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Leftovers, a dehydrator and CCTV: The evidence that convicted Erin Patterson

Topic:Courts

Erin Patterson passes her phone to police during a search of her home in August 2023.

Article is a 8 minute read.

The jury in Erin Patterson's trial sat through weeks of evidence before convicting her of murder. Here's some of the key pieces shown to the jury during the trial.

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These are Erin Patterson's options for an appeal
Topic:Explainer
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Erin Patterson remains composed as jury delivers guilty verdicts
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'She's no dope': Who is the host of Australia's most infamous lunch?

Topic:Courts

Photo shows A group of people pose for a photo, all are blurred except for Erin Scutter in the front row, wearing a pink top.

Lily's friends shunned her after she was raped. She went to court anyway, and won

Topic:Sexual Offences

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If we're to stop the rise in under 50s getting cancer, things need to change

Analysis by Norman Swan

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RBA rate relief at last. But don't expect a housing affordability boost

Analysis by Ian Verrender

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How a recipe of 'ultimate indulgence' became central to a murder plot

Topic:Courts

A plate with a smattering of green beans and beef Wellington, and a knife and fork.

Article is a 38 minute read.

Two years ago, Erin Patterson was a mother of two from a regional town who lived a quiet life. Now, the 50-year-old has been found guilty of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms, in a trial that's made global headlines.

Documents reveal shocking practices inside childcare sector in crisis

Topic:Child Care

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Landmark ruling orders BHP to pay labour hire workers an average $30,000 more

Topic:Industrial Relations

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Were the Texas floods a disaster 'nobody expected' — or an avoidable catastrophe?

By Jade Macmillan
Topic:Explainer

Four people searching debris on the banks of a river. Debris is littered throughout tree branches.

Article is a 7 minute read.

US President Donald Trump describes the catastrophic Texas floods as a one-in-100-year event — a disaster "nobody expected". But a political debate is raging over whether cuts to the public service have played a role.

RBA expected to deliver third interest rate cut of 2025

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Trump announces swathes of new tariffs for countries around the world

Topic:Tariffs

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PM still negotiating for Trump tariff removal, confirms visit to China

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Queensland zoo reopens two days after woman loses arm in lion attack

Topic:Animal Attacks

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Five key takeaways from the 683-page report into Kumanjayi Walker's death

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Article is a 8 minute read.

In her 683-page report, Coroner Elisabeth Armitage made 32 formal recommendations for change, after an almost three-year coronial inquest into the police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. Here are five of the key findings.

Fears Aboriginal languages are being lost, as communities work to save them

Topic:Language

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Pearl Jam drummer departs after 27 years

Topic:Music

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Justice Department walks back on Epstein's 'client list' claims

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The US Justice Department says it has videos and pictures of Epstein and victims but will not be releasing any more files from the case as much of it is sealed by a court.

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Authorities investigate mystery mass fish kill in NSW lake

A huge number of small silver fish line the shore of a lake.

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Small numbers of dead fish started washing up a fortnight ago, but it has since escalated with thousands now covering the banks of Lake Cargelligo, about 200 kilometres west of Parkes.

Bendigo Bank announces closure of 10 branches in three states

Topic:Banking

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Concrete lab at Snowy 2.0 closes over silica exposure concerns

Topic:Occupational Health and Safety

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A year late and double the cost, is this major WA road project worth it?

Topic:Roads

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Paraglider dies on way to hospital after fall in Far North Queensland

Topic:Accidents and Emergency Incidents

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Rioli considered retiring as racism and off-field drama became 'a bit too much'

Topic:AFL

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De Minaur bounced from Wimbledon despite near-perfect start against Djokovic

Topic:Tennis

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Demolition of mould-infested high school begins 18 months after closure

A yellow excavator is helping demolish the Willyama High School.

Article is a 2 minute read.

Willyama High School in outback New South Wales is knocked down, after a hygienist's report finds its mould problem is so extreme the building is not worth fixing.