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'Terrible lie': Defence counters claims in mushroom murder trial
Barrister says prosecutors focused on messages to undermine Erin Patterson's family ties.

'No sense': Defence challenges motive in mushroom poisoning case
Prosecutors allege she poisoned her in-laws with death cap mushrooms.

'Incriminating conduct': Death cap mushroom trial's explosive claims
Prosecutors claim Erin Patterson faked illness in hospital visit.

Australia’s top winter activities you won’t want to miss
No matter where you go in Australia this winter, there is lots to do.

Mushroom poisoning murder-accused grilled on eighth and final day in witness box
Erin Patterson denied making a sixth mushroom meal for her husband, saying it was extra.

'Depends': Mushroom cook’s answer to death cap question
The trial is expected to resume with Erin Patterson's continued testimony on Tuesday.

Erin Patterson trial: Mother’s Day text message aired in court
Messages between Patterson and her in-laws were key in the defence's argument.

Kiwi top cop's new Australian police chief job at risk after citizenship questions
Victorian Government rushing law change to ensure Mike Bush can stay in new role.

Woman visited death cap mushroom web page a year before fatal lunch, jury told
Searches made on a computer found at Erin Patterson’s home have been a revealed in trial.

Expert witness in triple-murder trial says deadly mushrooms spotted earlier
Australian health official said Erin Patterson used fresh and dried mushrooms in the meal.

Mushroom poisoning trial: Friends reveal what Erin Patterson shared online
The mother is on trial for allegedly poisoning her estranged husband’s family.

‘Picked the right person for the job’: Ex-NZ police chief confirmed as Victoria’s top cop
Mike Bush was NZ's Police Commissioner from 2014 until 2020.

Ex-NZ police chief Mike Bush lands top Australian cop job
Bush was NZ's Commissioner of police from 2014 until 2020.

Mushroom poisoning trial: Court hears why in-laws were allegedly invited to lunch
Erin Patterson denies she deliberately served a poisoned meal.

Watch: Crash at Australian airshow leaves pilot seriously injured
A witness says the entire crowd was stunned into silence.

Watch: ‘Incredibly frightening’: Footage captures moment man shot in broad daylight
Chilling footage has captured the moment a man was shot in a 'targeted' attack.

‘Every colony can fall’: Irish rappers parade King’s severed head at Aussie concert
The head was originally sawn off a statue in Kings Domain last June.

‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet
'I love my dog,' the owner protested

‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings back
The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.

‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.

Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.