Small Aussie town world is watching
News crews from across the globe descended on a country town in Australia this week as a much-anticipated trial over an allegedly poisoned Beef Wellington lunch got underway.
Courts & Law
Mushroom cook’s signal chats revealed
Signal chats between alleged triple murderer Erin Patterson and her estranged husband Simon have been revealed in court.
‘Serious harm’: Ex-producer’s claim against Seven
The former Spotlight producer who provided bombshell evidence in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial has taken his next step after suing the Seven Network.
Mushroom chef’s alleged $2m windfall
The husband of alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has told the court she received a $2m inheritance.
Mystery hospital visit in mushroom trial
Alleged triple-murderer Erin Patterson checked herself out of hospital even as doctors warned her she might have potentially ingested a lethal dose of death cap mushrooms, a court has heard.
Major change for motorists becomes law
New rules have come in for motorists as they go past tow trucks and roadside crews.
Huge development in mushroom murder trial
The jury tasked with hearing Erin Patterson’s triple-murder trial have been told separate charges against the Victorian mum “have been dropped”.
Accused mushroom killer seen for first time
The woman allegedly at the centre of a deadly lunch has been photographed for the first time since she was charged with murdering three relatives.
Woman’s ‘unprovoked attack’ on jogger: cops
A woman was allegedly attacked while on her morning jog, within hours of reports another jogger was stabbed in a separate incident in the same city.
‘Now’: Killer’s shock call before fire attack
A former emergency services volunteer told police “I’m going to go and murder my neighbours” just minutes before a horror fire attack.
Law firm’s payout in Andrews cyclist case
A teenage cyclist struck by ex-Premier Dan Andrews’ car has agreed to end a lawsuit against his former lawyers after receiving a settlement offer “too good to refuse”.
Men charged with $1.2m luxury ram raids
Four men have been charged with ram raiding luxury designer stores in Melbourne and making off with $1.2m worth of items.
Posters target actor accused of Nazi act: court
Posters targeting an actor were put up near his home after the man was charged with allegedly performing a banned Nazi gesture, a court has been told.
Woman charged after police shooting
A woman has been charged after she was shot by police following a horror alleged carjacking and 12-hour pursuit.
‘She has not changed’: Pure evil strikes again
Three sisters who were sexually abused by a predator principal have slammed her over bombshell reports from inside maximum security prison.
Bizarre prison couple exposed by inmate
One of Australia’s most notorious con artists – who was jailed for posing as a sex-trafficked teen schoolgirl – has struck up a concerning relationship behind bars.
Update in search for Samantha Murphy
The man charged with murdering Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy has reportedly been taken out of jail to assist investigators.
Woman breaks silence after 7-Eleven brawl
A woman involved in a wild brawl inside a 7-Eleven store has broken her silence for the first time as a coroner probes an unexplained death.
Mum killed in son’s plot to take over Australia
An autistic boy who took his mother’s life as the first step in a plan to overthrow the government was experiencing a rare shared delusional disorder, a court has been told.
Model’s tragic final words to mum
The parents of model Elise Hodder, 24, who was killed by a car at a birthday party have revealed the heartbreaking final words she said before her tragic death.
Crime boss seen with ‘new girlfriend’
Gangland kingpin Tony Mokbel has been spotted on a morning stroll with a woman thought to be his new girlfriend following a bombshell court ruling.
Underworld figure Mokbel reports to police
The former Melbourne underworld figure Tony Mokbel was sensationally bailed by the Court of Appeal on Friday after two decades behind bars.
Gangland boss spotted after release
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures has been spotted in public following his release from prison after 18 years.
Ex-detainee in violent court outburst
A former immigration detainee accused of allegedly charging at police with a metal pole has reacted violently in court for one reason.
Cheers on street as crime boss walks free
Underworld big shot Tony Mokbel was all smiles as he walked out of a Melbourne courthouse, free for the first time in nearly two decades.
Creator of ‘vile’ child abuse game named
An Australian father created and profited off a child abuse video game downloaded “millions and millions” of times by pedophiles across the globe.
New details aired after ex-detainee shot
Footage of the moment a former immigration detainee was shot by police has been played as he seeks to be released back into the community.
Drug kingpin’s $500,000 freedom bid
One of Australia’s most notorious gangland figures is hoping a new girlfriend and half a million dollars will convince the courts to set him free.
Ex-detainee shot by cop laughs in court
A former immigration detainee shot by police at the weekend has laughed in court and expressed frustration after his case faced prolonged delays.
‘No justice’: Wife’s cry after dad killed
A Victorian killer’s jail sentence has brought “no justice at all” to the family of a 38-year-old father and soon-to-be grandfather, who was fatally stabbed near a pub in Sale.
Lesbian group’s new fight over trans call
A lesbian group wanting to hold “born female only” events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
Alleged backyard killer named in court
A 41-year-old father has appeared in court accused of murder after a woman was found dead in the backyard of her home.
‘Went limp’: Man dies after ‘playfight’
A 21-year-old carpenter has been sentenced after his friend died following a “dangerous” chokehold on a boys’ weekend.
Update on body in fridge case
The man police allege murdered a missing teenager has made an animated appearance in court as the case was pushed back almost three months.
Rapper killer ‘wanted to become a gangster’
The man who killed a rapper during a home invasion planned a second armed attack months later, with a court hearing he “wanted to become a gangster”.
Musk’s X in new fight with e-safety
Elon Musk’s X has challenged an Australian court’s judgment that found it was required to comply with reporting obligations over child exploitation material.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend’s murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
3yo girl killed crossing road with family
An alleged killer driver has revealed plans to fight charges stemming from the death of a three-year-old girl fatally injured crossing a road with her family.
Mum forced daughter to marry killer
A mother jailed after forcing her daughter into a marriage with a man who went on to kill her has been denied the right to appeal in court.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Terrorism cops probe airport incident
The federal police terrorism squad is investigating an incident allegedly involving a teenager on a Jetstar flight earlier this month.
Teen kills mum in deluded ‘prophecy’
A teenager murdered his mother because he feared she could foil his God-given mandate to form an army for “politically-inspired violence”, a court has been told.
Mum dead in teen’s anti-communist plan
Obsessed with restoring “Christian values” to the country, a Melbourne teenager killed his mother as the first step in a plan to build an anti-communist army, a court has been told.
‘Vile’: Federal MP sent death threats
A Victorian man has been charged for allegedly sending a member of the federal parliament death threats and anti-Semitic abuse on social media.
Gangland lawyer flags legal flight after arrest
A gangland lawyer arrested last week after she was allegedly caught up in a global sting maintains she is innocent, a court has been told.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Driver admits killing model at rave
A young man who hit and killed a Melbourne model with his car after attending a rave has admitted responsibility for her death.
Dad feared son would ‘do me in’
A man who was fatally beaten by his son confided in his employer that he feared his son would kill him days before his death.
Young tradie killed in drunk MMA ‘playfight’
After a huge night out in Melbourne, tragedy struck as a life was cut short when two young mates began playfighting in their CBD accommodation.
Update after journalist killed in truck crash
The truck driver behind the wheel when a respected sports journalist was struck gave police one reason why he refused to allow them to take a mandatory blood sample.
‘Lambo guy’ beats hooning charge
The flashy billionaire, known for his buying sprees on The Block, has been cleared of a hooning charge after a four-year court battle.
Corrupt cops flag new fight to hide identities
Two police officers who formed a “joint criminal enterprise” with gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo have revealed they may take their fight to remain anonymous to Australia’s highest court.
Healer who fed mum mushrooms sentenced
A “respected” wellness guru has avoided a criminal conviction after admitting she supplied magic mushrooms to an event where a woman died.
Killer could be released in months
A man involved in the cold-case killing of a Victorian dad could be released from prison in months, a court has been told.
‘Absurd’ theory about ex-lover’s murder
A wife jailed after both her husband and ex died in a botched assassination has had her hopes of overturning a murder sentence dashed.
Talented basketballer killed in horror attack
Two brothers have been slammed as cowards after a rising sportsman was killed in an unprovoked attack while out celebrating his birthday.
Alleged hijacker exposes security holes
A teenager allegedly slipping through a security fence and threatening to blow up a plane has exposed gaps in security at Melbourne’s second airport.
Dodgy builder’s $46,000 bill after $400 job
A “volatile” builder who left clients needing tens of thousands of dollars in repairs hugged his lawyer as he walked free from court with a fine.
Company boss accused of upskirting 150
A regional accounting firm director allegedly filmed underneath the skirts of about 150 women and girls, a court has been told.
Cops seek ‘expert’ help in protest flag case
Police have called in “expert analysis” in their case against a man accused of waving a terror group’s flag during a pro-Palestine rally.
‘Lambo Guy’ denies lying in court
The flashy Melbourne billionaire has disputed he invented an innocent explanation to help defend himself against hooning charges.
Rich-lister hits back on hooning claim
An Aussie rich-lister has hit back at hooning allegations, saying he had an “embarrassing” explanation.
Dramatic measure to recruit more cops
One police force has scrapped the entrance exam for a specific group of recruits in a bid to stem the frontline worker shortage.
Mum killed by son after simple request
A man who killed his elderly mother after he was invited over to help flip a mattress could walk free in as little as three years, a court has been told.
Bikie’s appeal over innocent man’s killing
A bikie jailed over the freeway execution of an innocent father on his way to work has learnt the outcome of his effort to overturn the conviction.
Jet skiers accused of dangerous act
Jet skiers who allegedly endangered the lives of swimmers at a popular snorkelling spot face a string of charges over a series of dramatic events.
Terrifying moment woman flees carjacking
Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a woman was allegedly punched and chased during an attempted carjacking at a car wash.
Man‘s role in slingshot damage spree
A man has faced court on his 51st birthday as he learnt his fate over a slingshot spree that caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
Football fans’ pre-game Nazi salute: cops
Charges have been laid against seven men who were allegedly photographed performing a Nazi salute on their way to a soccer game.
Update on alleged Easey St killer case
The man police allege was responsible for the brutal Easey St killings of two young housemates almost 50 years ago has returned to court as lawyers sought one thing.
Woman allegedly set on fire in dispute
The horror incident allegedly began with a neighbourhood noise dispute before spiralling.
Update on alleged Sam Murphy killer
The Ballarat man police allege killed Samantha Murphy has returned to court just weeks after her disappearance reached a grim milestone.
’Wreak havoc’: New claims about graffiti artist
The alleged graffiti artist behind the notorious Pam the Bird murals has returned to court for a second crack at being released from custody.
Australia’s biggest super fund fined $27m
Australia’s biggest superannuation fund has been fined $27m for charging duplicate fees to tens of thousands of customers.
Teens accused of fatal warehouse fire
Police have been slammed for unacceptable delays in the case of three teenagers charged after a factory fire killed two men.
Comment that sparked brutal DJ bashing
A popular DJ was left in an induced coma days after he was set upon in a vicious attack sparked by one comment.
Killer’s big call just days from trial
Just days before he was set to face trial, a man has made an admission in relation to a 21-year-old who vanished more than two years ago.
Father-in-law killer maintains innocence
A woman found to have brutally murdered her partner’s elderly father continues to claim she is innocent and that she knows who is responsible, a court has been told.
Australia’s worst pedophile priest dies
He was convicted of abusing more than 70 children over three decades as a parish priest in Victoria’s west.
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