20:28 EDT, 5 June 2021
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Australia s most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is limbering up for one of his toughest battles as he fights for his reputation in a much anticipated defamation trial against Nine Entertainment this week.
The Victoria Cross recipient appeared every bit the determined warrior as he ripped off his singlet during 20 consecutive stair sessions on the daunting Steps of Doom at Woolloomooloo in Sydney s east last week. I m feeling good mate, looking forward to finally setting the record straight, Mr Roberts-Smith said when approached by Daily Mail Australia, after a set of one-legged push ups.
It comes amid a sensational development in the case: the ex-Special Air Services trooper, 42, is separately suing his ex-wife Emma Roberts, accusing her of potentially breaking into his emails as she prepared to testify against him in court.
The Victoria Cross recipient and decorated soldier s parents told Daily Mail Australia allegations against him had destroyed his life and affected the whole family.
What to do in Sydney this winter
City of Sydney
04 Jun 2021, 17:21 GMT+10
The heart of Sydney is once again pulsing with music, art, festivals and food. From ice-skating rinks to heated outdoor igloos and the inaugural Sydney Solstice Festival, there s plenty to see and do in the city this winter.
So zip up those coats and get ready to rediscover the myriad charms of the harbour city with a slew of activities and events for people of all ages. YCK Laneways Night Over Light for Sydney Solstice
Explore the brand-new Sydney Solstice Festival
8 to 20 June
Move over Vivid - there s a new winter festival in town, and it s set to become a major fixture on Sydney s cultural calendar. The Sydney Solstice Festival is a celebration of food, arts, nightlife and culture leading up to the shortest day of the year on 21 June. Events are spread across several hubs: the city centre, Darling Harbour and surrounds, the Oxford Street precinct, and Newtown and the inner west. The packed program