16 h. ago ‘Very hurt’: How a belated birthday invitation to Erin Patterson sparked a family rift

Simon Patterson also told the court his estranged wife was “extremely aggressive” about child support in the months before the deadly mushroom lunch.

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18 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Estranged husband Simon Patterson gives evidence on tense texts with wife, family rift over birthday invites and child support as mushroom cook case continues

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

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18 h. ago Erin ‘never actually asked’ about condition of lunch guests after meal, court hears: Trial day three, as it happened

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

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21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Family footage shown to court as alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband, Simon Patterson, returns to the stand

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

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21 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband Simon Patterson returns to the stand for second day

Estranged husband Simon Patterson will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

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37 h. ago What we know so far about the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch trial

Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one of attempted murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms in a beef Wellington for lunch.

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38 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Victoria mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

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38 h. ago Mushroom cook’s husband Simon gives evidence on marriage struggles, plate colour, cancer claims: Trial day two, as it happened

The first witness for the prosecution, Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon Patterson, was called to the stand on day two of the mushroom murder trial. Here’s how the day unfolded.

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39 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: The single colourful plate in Erin’s crockery collection; Simon addresses wife’s self

The prosecution has called its first witness in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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42 h. ago Listen: Crime reporter Erin Pearson talks about key moments in the Erin Patterson mushroom lunch trial

What has become known as the mushroom trial has begun in the Victorian town of Morwell.

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44 h. ago Erin Patterson trial live updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s estranged husband Simon Patterson appears as witness

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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46 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Simon Patterson gives evidence in alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s case; ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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46 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Witness evidence set to begin in alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s case; ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

The prosecution will call its first witnesses in the murder trial for Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder.

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61 h. ago Erin Patterson trial as it happened: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook didn’t ingest death caps, ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

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61 h. ago Alleged mushroom cook didn’t ingest death caps, ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told: Trial day one, as it happened

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

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67 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook reported eating half her lunch, pushed to be released from hospital, doctors say

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

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67 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook didn’t ingest death caps, ‘no record’ she had cancer, jury told

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

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68 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook’s relationship with ex

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

Politics

2 d. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged Leongatha mushroom cook appears in court over deaths of family members

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch. Today, Nanette Rogers, SC, will present the prosecution’s case against Patterson.

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3 d. ago What you need to know about Erin Patterson’s mushroom lunch trial

The court case over the poisoning deaths of Don and Gail Patterson and Heather Wilkinson has begun. Here’s everything you need to know.

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