Mushroom cook’s phone act aired in court
Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson rotated through mobile phones at a “frequent” pace, her trial has been told.
Courts & Law
Bold plan to make Aussie state ‘safer’
Record numbers of people in one Australian state are behind bars on remand for alleged DV offences – with the government planning to spend half-a-billion to make the system safer.
Dad’s funeral refusal ‘discrimination’: court
A man has claimed he was subject to religious discrimination after the government refused to pay for his deceased father’s Greek Orthodox funeral when he could not afford it.
‘Psychopathic’ killer’s parole win
A “psychopathic” killer jailed for murdering an elderly woman and fatally strangling a fellow inmate has scored a major court win against the duration of his parole term.
Bruce Lehrmann’s new job revealed
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann – who is awaiting an appeal in his failed defamation case and a criminal trial in Queensland – has picked up a new job.
What Erin Patterson said after deaths: Court
Just hours after she was told her husband’s mother and aunt died following a meal she hosted, Erin Patterson sat down with detectives for a interview. Here’s what she said.
Why Aussie state wants bounty hunters
An Australian state wants to pay bounty hunters to crack down on an “impossible” problem – but not everyone is on board.
Bondi stabber’s two words to victim
A survivor of the Bondi Junction attack revealed her horror at being stabbed by the “floridly psychotic” Joel Cauchi during the deadly rampage.
Win for cook cleared of filming girl in shower
A hospital worker acquitted of filming a teenage girl in the shower has secured a major court win against his employer.
Dealer stabbed 34 times over $50 bag: court
A court has made a key ruling in the case of a woman who stabbed a drug dealer 34 times while allegedly hunting for a $50 bag of cannabis.
Disturbing find in ‘toy’ package
A horrific discovery inside a package from the Philippines has landed an Australian man behind bars, after a foul smell caught the attention of border officers.
‘Best mother-in-law’: Erin’s messages aired
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson sent a Mother’s Day message “to the best mother-in-law anyone can ask for”, her triple-murder trial has been told.
Big claim on mushroom cook’s missing phone
A black object spotted in a video taken inside alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson’s home could be her missing phone, the jury in her trial has been told.
Charges laid in shock 30 year cold case
A man has been charged more than 30 years after mum Pauline Sowry disappeared over the Christmas period in 1993. Here’s what he is facing.
Heartbreaking appeal for Sophia Rose
Sophia Rose has been remembered as ‘a sweet little girl with big eyes and an infectious laugh’ as a devastated community digs in to help her shattered family.
MPs clash over bomb caravan probe
A bombshell inquiry into an explosives-laden caravan and controversial anti-hate laws has sparked a fight within parliament itself.
Man directed child rape from yacht: cops
An Australian man has been charged with directing horrific child abuse live from his phone as police say international collaboration saved six young victims.
Son charged with dad’s murder after fire
A son has been charged with the murder of his own dad in a horrific house fire in Sydney’s inner west, with police alleging an accelerant was used before the blaze.
Pub dinner order aired in mushroom trial
A $75 “family pack” online order from a nearby pub was placed just half an hour after the same computer visited a website hosting death cap mushroom sightings, Erin Patterson’s trial has been told.
NSW MP’s ‘apology’ after alleged assault
NSW MP Gareth Ward allegedly told a staffer he was ‘sorry for making him uncomfortable’, after he allegedly sexually assaulted him, a court has been told.
Landlord scolded over request to tenant
A landlord demanded tens of thousands of dollars from a tenant and threatened to kick them out if they did not pay up.
‘Obey’: Fresh orders for Snowtown accomplice
The man who helped cover up the horrific Snowtown murders has been given a stern warning in court about what he needs to do now.
Pollie ‘invited man home, raped him’: court
A NSW MP is fighting historic sexual abuse allegations relating to two men, with a court told he invited one over after a Parliament event before allegedly raping him.
‘I love them’: Mushroom cook’s interview played
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson told detectives she wanted to find out what happened to her loved ones, because they were “the only family I’ve got”, the jury has heard.
Wild reason man kidnapped brother-in-law
A man has been jailed after he recruited a group of men to help him kidnap his brother-in-law because he disapproved of his sister’s marriage.
‘Think again’: Warning as tax cheats caught
Three people have been jailed over tax fraud as a warning is issued to Aussies preparing to file their tax returns this financial year.
Milestone for reviled workers comp plan
A tripartite review involving business leaders, unions and the state government will monitor changes to workers compensation that sparked fierce protest.
‘Evil’: Child killer’s fresh parole bid
A man convicted of the “shocking and evil” murder of an eight-year-old girl has made a third attempt to be released on parole.
Parent allegedly chokes 11yo at soccer game
A parent faces charges and being banned after allegedly choking an 11-year old boy during a soccer match in Perth’s north.
Expletive-laden messages in mushroom trial
Facebook messages, images and online searches were uncovered on devices taken from alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson’s home, her trial has been told.
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