5 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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5 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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20 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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20 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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22 h. ago Alleged victim of mushroom poisoning queried different plate before death, jury told

One of three people who died after consuming a death-cap mushroom dish wondered why Erin Patterson's plate was different to her own, a jury has been told.

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22 h. ago Paramedics left waiting outside Bondi Junction after stabbing spree

A paramedic was left standing outside a busy shopping centre while he feared injured shoppers were dying inside after a mass stabbing spree, an inquest has been told.

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23 h. ago Kyle Sandilands threatens Melbourne exit as company makes more cuts

The KIIS FM host told listeners the Kyle and Jackie O show was not going to “super serve Melbourne and ignore our Sydney audience”.

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26 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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27 h. ago Key staff at private boarding school step down after ‘strapping’ abuse scandal

The head of Ballarat Grammar’s boarding facility and his deputy have stood down from running Dart House, the principal has told staff.

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45 h. ago After struggling in stakes company, Island Dec chasing return to winner’s stall

Co-trainer Robert and Luke Price hope the 1100m race at Canterbury proves the perfect target.

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47 h. ago Prayer notes and smell of death led police to body on Brisbane balcony

The body of Chinese national Qiong Yan was found in a large tool box at her Hamilton home. A jury has been told her alleged killer was motivated by greed.

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47 h. ago Accused mushroom cook killer has attempted murder charges dropped ahead of trial

Erin Patterson is facing trial after pleading not guilty over a fatal mushroom lunch, but jurors have been told that charges of attempting to kill her husband in the months before the fateful meal have been withdrawn.

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3 d. ago Man dies after dispute with security downstairs from popular bar

The man had been told to leave a business on the corner of Ann Street and Morgan Street, where Maya rooftop restaurant and bar is located.

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4 d. ago ‘The ladder doesn’t matter until August’: Panthers sink to last after loss to Sea Eagles

The Panthers are officially at the bottom of the NRL ladder after losing to the Sea Eagles at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.

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5 d. ago AFL 2025 round seven LIVE updates: Lions dominate Saints but struggle to score; Injured McStay finds out his fate

Follow along as the Saints face the Lions, the Power take on the Kangaroos and the Giants and Bulldogs square off in the AFL Saturday matches for round seven.

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5 d. ago A year ago it was a ‘national crisis’. Now it struggles to get a mention

It seems absurd that, during an election campaign where politicians are selling us their vision for the future, confronting violence against women has not been more prominent.

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6 d. ago ‘It takes time’: Petracca speaks after Melbourne’s Anzac Day eve win

The Demons are desperately searching for just their second win of the season, but Adem Yze’s young Tiger cubs won’t go down without a fight. Follow the action live.

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6 d. ago AFL round seven LIVE: Demons continue their charge as Gawn, Petracca shine; Richmond CEO speaks on Balta saga

The Demons are desperately searching for just their second win of the season, but Adem Yze’s young Tiger cubs won’t go down without a fight. Follow the action live.

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6 d. ago AFL round seven LIVE: Tiger cubs can sniff something special brewing in MCG blockbuster; club CEO speaks on Balta saga

The Demons and Tigers head into the Anzac Day eve clash both having come off much-needed wins last round. Follow the action live.

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6 d. ago ‘I’m free to be who I am’: Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

Peddlers of menopause treatments would have women believe that they should be approaching this stage of life with a sense of dread, but there’s plenty to look forward to.

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