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Mushroom killer begins life term as appeal bid looms

Lawyers for mushroom killer Erin Patterson will begin weighing up her options for an appeal after she was sentenced to life in jail for murdering three people.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

PM confident of Vanuatu pact despite treaty delay

A $500 million security pact between Australia and Vanuatu has been put on hold despite talks between Anthony Albanese and his Pacific counterpart.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Sole lunch survivor's message after killer sentenced

Ian Wilkinson's first message to the public was filled with thanks and kindness but no reference to the woman who killed his family with poisonous mushrooms.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

Geelong's 'marvel' could ruck 'n roll his way to glory

Versatile big man Mark Blicavs has stepped up massively in the ruck in Geelong's AFL qualifying final win over Brisbane, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025

Season over for two Lions premiership heroes

The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025

Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong

Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025

Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final

Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.

AAP · Sep 5, 2025

'Upset, angry mode': Crows digest finals flop

While still angry and upset at their qualifying final loss, Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien says the defeat will fuel their motivation.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Submarine on show as crew stretch legs in big city

Cooped up on working days, submarine crew members are making the most of their time docked at one of Australia's biggest cities.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

A man claims he was abusing alcohol at the time he sent two menacing social media posts to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025