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Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson — described as a “super sleuth” when it came to research — told her friends she hid powdered mushrooms in food she cooked and “the kids had no idea”, a jury has heard.
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6th May 2025
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‘Super sleuth’ Erin Patterson hid powdered mushies ‘in everything’, court hears
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson — described as a “super sleuth” when it came to research — told her friends she hid powdered mushrooms in food she cooked and “the kids had n...
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Inside story: ‘chaos’ behind Liberals’ ‘rushed’ election policies
Liberals are blaming policy ‘chaos’ as a factor in the party’s overwhelming defeat at Saturday’s election, with detail around major announcements on energy, housing and defence wor...
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One state is going to have to lose a cabinet ministry position to make room for interstate talent, say Labor MPs angling for a senior role in Anthony Albanese’s second term governm...
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A key reason for Clayton Oliver’s absence has been suggested while the AFL is getting nowhere addressing an off-field crisis. We watch all the football shows so you don’t have to.
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Collingwood will fly to Perth just three days after its loss to Geelong. With the oldest list in the league, who’s at risk of missing the long flight across the country?
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What to expect from Day 6 of Erin Patterson’s murder trial
The trial of accused mushroom cook murderer Erin Patterson continues in Morwell, with more witnesses to be called today. FOLLOW LIVE
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It’s Bailey Smith’s world – the Cats and Dogs are just living in it
Mick Malthouse hated it and his former teammates are riled up – but Geelong won’t be worried by Bailey Smith dominating headlines as long as he keeps delivering, writes Josh Barnes...
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Ex-Melb Rebels boss dealt double blow
Paul Docherty, who once ran a prominent rugby union club, has been dealt two major financial blows as he remains locked in a $30 million court fight.
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Police question footy stars over Sorrento Boxing Day brawl
AFL premiership players Steven May and Dion Prestia are no longer facing charges over an alleged Boxing Day brawl that left one man with major eye damage.
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Surprise skill you need to be the next Pope
Being Pope is no ordinary job and the CV requirements are utterly unique. Here’s a look at what it takes to be the next Pontiff.
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In film The Wizard of Oz, which character does Dorothy meet first?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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‘Stolen our trust’: NDIS staffer leaks 43,000 names to friends
The mother-of-two passed the details of tens of thousands of participants to friends so they had the “inside running” on who needed services to chase new clients.
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Roberts-Smith’s former lover threatens to sue ABC show
Ben Roberts-Smith’s former lover has threatened to sue Media Watch, claiming the ABC program defamed her by wrongly implying she leaked a secretly recorded phone call.
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‘Very sad’: Georgia Love opens up on split from husband Lee
The Bachelorette star Georgia Love has tearfully spoken for the first time about her heartbreak after the breakdown of her marriage to Lee Elliott, revealing she felt like she’d “l...
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Top 100 high schools in Victoria revealed
The top 100 secondary schools in Victoria have been named, with many low-cost private schools outperforming private colleges. See the full list.
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‘Be careful’: No sanction for Rioli after reaching out to Dale
Willie Rioli has dodged a sanction from the AFL over threatening Bailey Dale after Saturday’s game, with the forward apologising to the Dogs defender.
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Ultimate R16-23 fixture guide: Prime-time jail to marquee kings
AFL clubs have one final chance to show the fixture boss what they’ve got before next week’s release. Jon Ralph looks closely at how it’s all shaping up here.
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‘Break Bail, Face Jail’: Coalition puts focus on new youth crime policy
Opposition Leader Brad Battin has pledged to “end the cycle” of teen offenders repeatedly being freed on bail as he tried to refocus attention on the state’s soaring youth crime cr...
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‘I was terrified’: Dee Dee back behind the microphone
After taking a break for her wellbeing following a shock sacking from 3AW, radio host Dee Dee Dunleavy has returned with a new true crime podcast about the disappearance of 12 year...
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Hawks forward fined after middle-finger salute at cheer squad
One of the young stars at the Hawks has become the latest player fined for an obscene gesture towards the crowd. Watch the video here.
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