Jailed murderer abandons controversial IVF plan
Brutal killer Alicia Schiller has ditched her plans to have a baby behind bars after she was given the green light to leave maximum security prison for fertility treatment.
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Murderer’s bid for baby behind bars hits snag as IVF clinics say no
Convicted murderer Alicia Schiller is facing an uphill battle to conceive the baby she wants, with both Victoria’s public hospitals and major IVF clinics unwilling to provide the treatment to her.
Blind eye turned to drugs in Laos, for tourist dollar, claims grieving sister
A Cheltenham woman whose brother died from drink spiking in Laos — not far from where two Melbourne teens were poisoned — says a “blind eye” has been turned to the sale of drugs for years, to profit off tourists.
Twist in IVF prison bid as killer’s mum says she won’t raise child
The mother of a violent murderer says she does not want to raise any child born as a result of the imprisoned killer being granted approval to have IVF.
‘Left three kids motherless, you animal’: Son’s horror at jailed murderer’s IVF bid
The orphaned son of a woman violently murdered by her housemate has slammed a decision to allow her killer to leave prison for IVF, saying she’s “an animal”, with the victim’s sister describing it as “insane”.
Murderer to be released from jail for IVF treatment
A convicted murderer who stabbed a Geelong mother to death over $50 has been given the green light to be released from prison for IVF treatment.
Families of tragic teens campaign to raise awareness of ‘silent risk’
The heartbroken families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles say they are “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support as the effort to bring the best friends home from Thailand continues.
‘Holly is now at peace’: Second Melb teen dies from methanol poisoning
Holly Bowles has died from methanol poisoning following a mass drink-spiking incident in Laos, with her family issuing a heartbreaking statement.
‘My grief is paralysing’: Thousands march for slain teen Isla Bell
The uncle of slain teenager Isla Bell has given an emotional speech at a family and gender-based violence rally, dropping to his knees and wailing in front of thousands of mourners.
Pearl Jam’s heartfelt tribute to Melbourne methanol victims
American rock band Pearl Jam paused during their sold out Sydney show to reflect on the “senseless tragedy” in Laos that claimed the life of Bianca Jones and left her friend Holly Bowles fighting for life.
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