0:00 - Conflict Island threat

Is China eyeing off a handful of islands near Australia to build a military base? A Current Affair says yes, the island’s owner says no.

4:18 - Crikey v Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch sues news website Crikey over an opinion article about the January 6 US Capitol riots. What does Crikey need to prove to win?

13:16 - Bad joke

Small community newspaper Murgon Moments makes national headlines over an offensive joke.

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