Mushroom trial: Counsel closes defence case after eighth day of Erin Patterson giving evidence
After eight days of Erin Patterson giving evidence, defence counsel Colin Mandy SC has concluded his re-examination of the accused and closed the defence case.
Welcome to The Australian's coverage of Erin Patterson's murder trial over a fatal beef Wellington lunch.
Liberal chiefs fear ‘a Pesutto ambush’ on bailout vote
Fireworks are tipped at Thursday night’s high-stakes meeting of the Victorian Liberal Party’s administrative committee to consider the rescue deal for former leader John Pesutto.
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Two arrested over shooting death in Bali
Police have made a major breakthrough in the search for the assailants who shot dead an Australian man in Bali and left another with serious injuries.
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