Simon Patterson, the estranged husband of accused mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson, has told a jury he was “intrigued” that she failed to ask him a particular question after the fateful lunch.
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.
Ian Wilkinson, a church pastor, was polite as he gave evidence about what unfolded the day he and his wife, and in-laws, had lunch at Erin Patterson’s house.
For the first time, the jury has heard from the medical staff who treated Erin Patterson’s lunch guests and witnessed their pain in the days before they died. FOLLOW LIVE
A former trainer stripped of her racing licence in 2017 is at the centre of a major stoush with fed-up locals, who allege dozens of horses are “fighting to survive” at her property.
Retailers have slammed the state government for its “farcical” response to the black tobacco market as it’s revealed federal laws will prevent inspectors from investigating illegal vape sales.
Despite vehement opposition by Victoria Police, multiple registered sex offenders have successfully applied to suspend their lifelong reporting conditions.
The former North Melbourne star has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage during a late night car sale gone wrong.
Frustrated residents and traders have taken to the streets of Richmond to demand improved safety around the safe injecting room – but not everyone is in support of the movement.
Two people have been attacked in separate violent incidents just metres from each other on a notorious Melbourne street, with police swarming the area on Sunday morning.
Jason Roberts, who was wrongfully convicted of shooting two police officers, is understood to have received one of the highest payouts in Victorian history for a miscarriage of justice case.
Violence has erupted in Melbourne’s CBD after women’s rights protesters and pro-trans activists clashed in wild scenes, with demonstrators brawling and throwing punches as police pepper-sprayed the crowd.
The sleepy rural centre of Morwell is bracing for an influx of visitors as the trial of Erin Patterson, who is accused of murder over a deadly mushroom meal, comes to town next week.
An elderly man has been reunited with his dog after a group of youths ambushed him while he was out for an early morning walk, stealing the dog and chasing him down the street in Melbourne’s southeast.
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