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The mushroom murder trial: Bizarre case of woman who killed her ex-husband’s relatives with beef wellington

Erin Patterson has been convicted after being on trial in Australia over the deaths of her estranged partner’s parents and aunt, Rachel Clun writes

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Mushroom cook's 'lies, panic' revealed in murders trial

Erin Patterson lied about having cancer and about being sick from the meal she made for three people who died from mushroom poisoning, a jury has heard.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Energy Australia pushes for no conviction over fire

Power giant Energy Australia is seeking to avoid a conviction after admitting it breached health and safety laws when a fire broke out at one of its plants.

AAP · Mar 12, 2025

Terror accused admits starting fires, allegiance to IS

Melbourne terror accused Aran Sherani admits starting two fires and pledging allegiance to IS but denies he was trying to commit an act of terror.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

Driver had $5.2 million hidden in truck

South Australian courier Michele Donato has admitted to concealing $5.2 million in cash in the back of his truck.

AAP · Jun 7, 2022