Articles for Mr Higgins

UK authorities want these 'zombie knives' off the streets and they're hoping something borrowed from Australia will help
2 months, 4 weeks ago

UK authorities want these 'zombie knives' off the streets and they're hoping something borrowed from Australia will help

ABC  

A 55-centimetre machete, samurai swords and spiked knuckle dusters are just some of the weapons Ryan Biddiss has collected this month. "It's become very fashionable amongst younger people to carry knives," Mr Higgins said. Two children dead and nine injured in UK stabbing attack Photo shows A large number of police officers standing on a street, speaking Two children have …

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Britain must partner with the EU on defence, says boss of Royal Navy helicopter supplier
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain must partner with the EU on defence, says boss of Royal Navy helicopter supplier

The Telegraph  

But Mr Higgins said Britain and Europe need to work together more on defence projects to get the most out of tight national budgets, comparing the fragmented way EU states currently buy equipment to the much bigger purchasing power of the Pentagon in the US. And how do we need to have appropriate conversations about appropriate things?’ “I see a …

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Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial
1 year ago

Lisa Wilkinson says she's not a 'cheap, tabloid journalist' as she gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial

ABC  

Veteran journalist Lisa Wilkinson has defended the speech she gave at last year's Logie Awards, which led to a delay in Bruce Lehrmann's criminal trial for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. Key points: Lisa Wilkinson is providing testimony to the Federal Court Wilkinson is being sued by Bruce Lehrmann over her 2021 interview with Brittany Higgins on The Project …

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Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court
1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court

ABC  

A woman who was with Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins on the night Ms Higgins was allegedly raped has told the Federal Court she saw the pair kiss and touch each other at a nightclub before they went to Parliament House in the early hours of the morning. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson …

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Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict
1 year, 2 months ago

Von der Leyen does ‘not speak for Ireland’ on Israel-Hamas conflict

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He was speaking at the …

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GOP Rep Clay Higgins filmed shoving activist who questioned Lauren Boebert’s divorce
1 year, 7 months ago

GOP Rep Clay Higgins filmed shoving activist who questioned Lauren Boebert’s divorce

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Footage capturing the moment shows Mr Higgins grabbing the activist and shoving him several …

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Biden greeted by Irish President as day of ceremony in Dublin begins
1 year, 8 months ago

Biden greeted by Irish President as day of ceremony in Dublin begins

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Higgens welcomed Mr Biden to his home in Phoenix Park, Dublin, where a …

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Bruce Lehrmann SUES Channel 10 and news.com.au for defamation
1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann SUES Channel 10 and news.com.au for defamation

Daily Mail  

Bruce Lehrmann has filed defamation claims against Channel 10 and news.com.au - the two outlets that first detailed Brittany Higgins' allegations of rape against him - in the Federal Court. The defamation action comes after the Daily Mail Australia separately revealed the apology letter Channel 10 sent to Chief Justice Lucy McCallum, the judge in Mr Lehrmann's rape trial, about …

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Irish president hails Queen’s ‘warmth’ and her ‘sustained interest’ in country
2 years, 3 months ago

Irish president hails Queen’s ‘warmth’ and her ‘sustained interest’ in country

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “That I have been emphasising today: the ability to be able as it were …

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Vegetable growers encourage people to buy local as price of lettuce skyrockets
2 years, 6 months ago

Vegetable growers encourage people to buy local as price of lettuce skyrockets

ABC  

For Sam Higgins and his wife, Susie, building a vegetable empire a year ago was never about making money. Key points: As lettuce prices skyrocket to $12, these Port Lincoln growers say they will not increase their prices Growers are instead encouraging people to buy local produce Sam and Susie Higgins opened their own vegetable farm around a year ago …

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Relatives of Bloody Sunday victims hold remembrance walk
2 years, 10 months ago

Relatives of Bloody Sunday victims hold remembrance walk

Daily Mail  

Relatives of those killed and injured on Bloody Sunday have taken part in a Remembrance walk to mark the 50th anniversary of the atrocity. People hold pictures of the victims of 'Bloody Sunday' as they retrace the steps of the original 1972 civil rights march, in a walk of remembrance to mark the 50th anniversary The event is one of …

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Republican representative calls Covid a bioweapon and claims to have been targeted with it twice
3 years, 4 months ago

Republican representative calls Covid a bioweapon and claims to have been targeted with it twice

The Independent  

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Scott Morrison won't guarantee releasing report into who knew what in his office about the Brittany Higgins rape allegation
3 years, 10 months ago

Scott Morrison won't guarantee releasing report into who knew what in his office about the Brittany Higgins rape allegation

ABC  

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is refusing to guarantee he will release an inquiry into what his office knew about former staffer Brittany Higgins's allegation she was raped in a ministerial office. Key points: Scott Morrison says he's yet to decide if he will release an investigation into his office Labor and the Greens are demanding he make the findings public …

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Bipolar disorder 'a blessing and a curse': How Ian Higgins sees life through a creative lens
4 years, 2 months ago

Bipolar disorder 'a blessing and a curse': How Ian Higgins sees life through a creative lens

ABC  

When Ian Higgins was raced to hospital and then placed in a mental health unit four years ago, it was the worst time of his life — but it was also a transformative experience. Key points: Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition with strong changes in mood and energy, and it affects one in 50 Australians, according to …

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