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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · 25d

Exclusive - Munjed Al Muderis is going to war with the Aus Orthopaedic Assoc, appealing his expulsion and launching legal action in NSW + leaked docs show senior clinical heads at Mac Uni Hospital have been warned about problems, threats against surgeons for years. www.theage.com.au/national/thi...

‘Thinks he’s Teflon’: Al Muderis goes to war with peak body, colleagues

Unethical surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is suing the Australian Orthopaedic Association, as leaked board minutes reveal concerns were raised about him threatening surgeons into silence.

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Henry Woo @drhwoo.bsky.social · 26d

Every time we think we’ve heard everything about Munjed Al Muderis as there is to know, something further appears in the news.
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Widower, doctor call for disgraced surgeon to be stripped of award

Ashley Gollan lost his wife after a double knee replacement with Dr Munjed Al Muderis went wrong. He and a leading surgeon want Muderis stripped of a major award.

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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Great story by Izzy Lewis about the travel TikToker vs. “news influencer” controversy that raises some interesting questions about journalism and social media www.lamestream.com.au/the-afghanis...

A TikToker in Afghanistan vs. The new media influencers: Unpacking the controversy

A TikTok travel influencer, two podcasts and one incredible case study in the new media ecosystem.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Sep 10

I am writing about this protest for The Age’s CBD column. Please let me know if you’re going and/or have any thoughts/witty placards you’re bringing!

Ben Eltham @beneltham.bsky.social · Sep 9

Rally to save Meanjin magazine
Thursday 11 Sept 9am
715 Swanston St Carlton

A number of Australian writers, editors and academics will speak in support of this vital cultural institution

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 20

Breaking - The Australian Orthopaedic Association has removed Dr Munjed Al Muderis’s membership, after a court ruled his practice was unethical and he was callous and cruel to vulnerable patients. www.theage.com.au/national/pea...

Peak surgical body punts disgraced doctor Al Muderis after court finds negligence

In a move that could prompt action from health regulators, the Australian Orthopaedic Association has stripped Munjed Al Muderis of his membership.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 18

It was great to catch up with Samantha Selinger-Morris on The Morning Edition podcast about the whirlwind past 10 days since the Federal Court judgment dismissing Dr Al Muderis' defamation case, and the 3 years leading up to that moment. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

The unravelling of a star surgeon, and the journalist who took on the fight

Podcast Episode · The Morning Edition · 17/08/2025 · 25m

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 18

Exclusive - The secret cash commissions paid to recruit patients and FB posts about a “major cover up” that landed Dr Al Muderis’s biggest critic in jail. @theageaustralia.bsky.social theage.com.au/national/i-l...

‘I lost everything’: How denouncing surgeon Al Muderis landed biggest critic in prison

What began as enthusiasm for a cutting-edge surgery ended in acrimony and incarceration.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 17

Investigation - This harrowing story highlights the dangers of bias in hospital emergency departments, continuing @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH’s ‘Medical Misogyny’ series driven by Kate Aubusson, Aisha Dow, Carrie Fellner & Emily Kaine. www.theage.com.au/national/tre...

‘Treated like a hysterical mother’: Assaulted by her son, Alison’s pain was ignored until she collapsed

Alison Beatty was sent away from Katoomba Hospital’s emergency department but, as it turned out, her lungs were filling with blood.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 16

Investigation - @theageaustralia.bsky.social & SMH reveal disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis was fighting six separate court battles during his failed defamation case; adding to calls to better inform the public about dangerous doctors. www.theage.com.au/national/a-p...

A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed

Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 16

Read the Federal Court findings on the honest, credible and impressive patients who had the courage to tell the truth about Dr Munjed Al Muderis.

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The star surgeon’s patients who told the truth to protect others

In a landmark ruling, Federal Court judge Wendy Abraham found Dr Munjed Al Muderis had devoted much of his life’s work to helping amputees walk again. However, she found there was a significant cohort...

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 14

Exclusive- the University of Sydney is the latest organisation to deny Al Muderis holds any position, despite statements in his affidavit and public profiles.

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‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 13

CBD item in @theageaustralia.bsky.social and SMH by Kishor Napier-Raman: www.theage.com.au/national/al-...

Al Muderis spent $19K on media advice he ignored

Launching, and losing, a defamation action is a very costly exercise. Just ask disgraced orthopaedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 13

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis spent $19k in 9 days on crisis PR advice, inc calls to The Australian, ABC, SBS, Guardian and a four-hour Sunday dinner w Sue Chrysanthou at his apartment. “Launching, and losing, a defamation action is only a matter for those with the deepest of pockets.”

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 12

Exclusive - Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis falsely described relationships with several Australian charities during his failed Federal Court of Australia case, with two international groups denying he holds his claimed ambassador roles.

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‘We do not know who he is’: Charities deny Dr Al Muderis’ ambassador roles

Disgraced surgeon Munjed Al Muderis claimed in sworn evidence that he was a patron for major charities, including the Red Cross, Amnesty International, and several smaller organisations.

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Crikey @crikey.com.au · Aug 11

“It’s not business as usual”: Nine’s defamation win over high-profile surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis is a landmark moment for free speech in Australia. @daanysaeed.bsky.social reports.

Is Nine’s defamation win over Munjed Al Muderis a game changer?

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Aug 8

Truth wins. www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...

Nine wins defamation fight against high-profile surgeon

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis has lost his lawsuit against Nine newspapers and 60 Minutes in the first major test of a new public interest defence.

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Scott Mitchell @scottmitchell.bsky.social · Aug 6

The Weekend Australian's 'exclusive' about ABC having an 'anti-Israel bias' relied on a former ABC staff member.

What The Australian and Cameron Stewart didn't reveal, is he had volunteered for Advance Australia while working at the public broadcaster.

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Exclusive: Pro-Israel ABC ‘whistleblower’ volunteered for far-right Advance Australia

The Australian newspaper published an interview with a former staff member alleging the ABC was bias against Israel. He once volunteered for right-wing lobby group Advance Australia during a by-electi...

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 22

Fresh allegations of sexual harassment and customer mistreatment have emerged against celebrated Melbourne restaurateur Pietro Barbagallo, as the Fair Work Ombudsman makes inquiries about the restaurant’s treatment of its employees. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

Fresh complaints of harassing, haranguing against top chef

Two more women have accused Kaprica chef Pietro Barbagallo of harassment as claims of misconduct from customers mount.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 18

And we’ve gone global..

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 17

I joined The Morning Edition podcast yesterday to talk about the Kaprica investigation and the surprising reaction from some corners of Melbourne’s hospitality scene that indicates there remains a long way to go to make the industry safe for workers. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/t...

‘Unhinged’: Pietro Barbagallo and the hospitality industry's ugly side

Podcast Episode · The Morning Edition · 16/06/2025 · 16m

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 13

Snippet from my interview on Nine with Steph Anderson about how the hospitality industry wants accountability and cultural change. Full package on 6pm bulletin tonight and story online at The Age.

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 13

The celebrated Kaprica chef Pietro Barbagallo has been accused of indecent exposure, violent behaviour, bullying and financial mismanagement across his restaurants. Full story: www.theage.com.au/national/you...

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Charlotte Grieve @charlottegrieve.bsky.social · Jun 13

Investigation - ‘Unhinged’: Videos, documents and dozens of interviews expose dark side of celebrated chef, Pietro Barbagallo, who is behind Melbourne’s viral restaurant Kaprica. www.theage.com.au/national/you...

‘You and your phone!’ Video, staff expose ‘unhinged’ Pietro Barbagallo

The celebrated Kaprica chef has been accused of indecent exposure, violent behaviour, bullying and financial mismanagement across his restaurants.

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Osman Faruqi @osmanfaruqi.bsky.social · Jun 5

The ABC's hit podcast, Mushroom Case Daily, appears to have breached a suppression order designed to protect witnesses.

The episode was live for over 24 hours and listened to tens of thousands of time, and only taken down after I made inquiries to the ABC.

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Exclusive: ABC Mushroom trial podcast appears to breach suppression order

The ABC's hit podcast covering the trial of Erin Patterson appears to have breached a suppression order designed to protect witnesses.

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