Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over Instagram post
The Liberal senator has made good on her threat to sue for defamation over a social media post accusing her of harassment.
- by Jesinta Burton
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‘Idiot John’: Emails lay bare early days of Rinehart children’s failed coup
The WA Supreme Court was read a string of emails exchanged as Gina Rinehart’s son John Hancock attempted to rally the support of his siblings to remove their mother as head of a family trust.
- by Jesinta Burton
Hancock, Wright never wavered on Rhodes royalty promise, court told
A 40-year-old letter sent by mining pioneers Lang Hancock and Peter Wright revealed on Tuesday is the second letter to show Lang Hancock intended to share.
- by Jesinta Burton
Forgotten pioneer’s company sets out to correct record on Pilbara iron ore find
Lawyers for the company of late prospector Don Rhodes claim he played a critical role in discovering a lucrative iron ore deposit central to a sprawling legal battle.
- by Jesinta Burton
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Man, 39, fronts court over ‘stabbing attack’ in Perth’s north
A 39-year-old man has fronted Perth Magistrates Court charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man six times in Perth’s northern suburbs.
- by Kelly Williams and Jesinta Burton
Rinehart, Rio discussed royalty ‘liability’ ahead of Hope Downs deal, court told
A court has heard letters between Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto show they armed themselves for the possibility others may come knocking for royalties from the mining project they were striking a deal over.
- by Jesinta Burton
Hancock-Wright deal clause ‘no golden bullet’ in battle for mining billions, court told
The mining dynasty waging a multibillion-dollar war for a slice of Gina Rinehart-led Hancock Prospecting’s royalties is accusing the miner of hiding behind a clause buried in a 40-year-old partnership deal.
- by Jesinta Burton
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Bombshell letter from Lang shows Gina Rinehart knew she should share, court told
In a letter to his daughter Gina Rinehart, Lang Hancock outlined the division of assets and stipulated his company Hancock Prospecting was to retain East Angelas, now known as Hope Downs 4, 5, and 6, jointly for the partnership.
- by Jesinta Burton
Wright heirs unearth letters in battle for Hope Downs’ billions
More than 30 lawyers have filled a courtroom specifically remodelled for the long-awaited showdown between the rich-lister descendants of West Australian mining pioneers Peter Wright and Lang Hancock as the trial over their most lucrative find begins.
- by Jesinta Burton
Succession showdown: WA’s iron ore heirs face off over multibillion-dollar deal
More than two dozen lawyers for two of WA’s richest families will go head-to-head on Monday in a bid to settle a row over late magnate Lang Hancock’s most lucrative legacy.
- by Jesinta Burton
Davey fights secrecy bid in defamation row over ‘sexual misconduct’ claims
Matador Capital boss Grant Davey has fought court orders protecting the identities of two women alleged to have accused him of sexual misconduct.
- by Jesinta Burton