4 h. ago ‘Who would kill these kind people?’: Defence says lack of motive shows mushroom deaths were accidental

After an eight-week trial, Erin Patterson’s legal team found something to agree with prosecutors on – that her lunch guests were lovely people.

Events

10 h. ago Radley to see specialist after suffering seventh career concussion

Roosters enforcer Victor Radley will see an independent doctor this week after suffering yet another nasty head knock against the Knights.

Politics

13 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused lied to authorities and in witness box, prosecutor says; defence counsel begins addressing jury

Prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, says the Crown has proven its case against accused killer Erin Patterson beyond reasonable doubt. Now, the defence barrister is addressing the jury.

Events

15 h. ago ASX set to edge up as Wall Street rebounds; $A jumps; Oil prices slide

Calm is returning to Wall Street, and US stocks rallied on Monday, while oil prices are giving back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week.

Economics

16 h. ago Accused Bali bomber Hambali to face military trial after 22 years in detention

Encep Nurjaman – once described as “the Osama bin Laden of South-East Asia” – will face pre-trial proceedings in September for the first time since he was captured in 2003 and sent to Guantanamo Bay.

Events

30 h. ago Innocent woman shot as senior gangland figure targeted in brazen restaurant shooting

Authorities have labelled the lunchtime attack in Auburn as “abhorrent” as they vowed to crack down on the escalating organised crime conflict.

Events

30 h. ago Winner of $100 million still a mystery days after lotto draw

The identity of Australia's new lotto multimillionaire remains a mystery after a sole entry scooped the full $100 million jackpot last week.

Economics

35 h. ago Brisbane news live: Mystery movie takes over Brisbane street; Man charged with torturing newborn baby; Cold snap to end this week

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond as they happen, follow us here.

Politics

35 h. ago Brisbane man remains behind bars charged with torture of newborn baby

The baby was taken to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in an unresponsive state, before police were called.

Politics

50 h. ago Curnow expects to play Roos despite calf scare; Petracca’s missed mark dismissed as a one

The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.

Events

53 h. ago ‘We will become a giant in the NRL’: New Bears’ boss reveals his blueprint

Sitting in the stands at North Sydney Oval last week, new Bears’ CEO Anthony De Ceglie addressed criticism of his appointment and outlined his vision for the future.

Politics

53 h. ago Scans confirm De Koning injury; Clarko envious of Collingwood’s fixture ‘gifts’

Geelong’s key defender is unlikely to play this week’s blockbuster against the Lions. While North, who sold two “home” games, are looking on with envy as Pies play 14 of their 23 games at the ’G.

Events

58 h. ago ‘You’re screwed’, QBD’s boss was told. Now he’s on track to open 100th bookstore

With a published author at the helm, the Australian retailer has its eyes on growth.

Politics

3 d. ago Pallister shines as Jack misses Dolphins cut for world championships

After a week of tough racing in Adelaide, Australia has named its squad for the world swimming championships in Singapore. One big name Olympian has missed out.

Events

3 d. ago Who gets the pet – and other big changes for divorcing couples

Separating couples fighting in court over the family pet and the division of assets face a new legal landscape following landmark changes that started this week.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Another Aussie’: Even Schmidt can’t ignore elephant in Lions room

The Lions SANZAAR contingent has jumped to eight after Finlay Bealham got the call-up this week. How many is too many?

Politics

3 d. ago Farewell Johnny Shakespeare – a great artist, an even better man

This column’s long-time cartoonist John Shakespeare died this week. His art was wonderful, his disposition ever-sunny.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘China has Apple by the balls’: How the rising superpower captured the tech giant

Apple Inc reaped staggering profits by outsourcing its manufacturing – but its “epic” technology transfer has consequences, says one long-time observer.

Politics

4 d. ago Angry cyclists accuse City of Melbourne, lord mayor of peddling ‘spin’ on bike lanes

The council has received more than 1500 submissions ahead of its budget meeting next week, and 94 per cent of those favour bike lanes.

Politics

4 d. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Icetana, Resolution Minerals and Highfield

This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runners of the Week is Icetana Limited, after the AI solutions provider partnered with global robotics developer SoftBank.

Politics