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'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

'They're monsters': teen's murderers get life in prison

The mother of a murdered Indigenous boy says her son's killers are "monsters", after the man who delivered the fatal blows was jailed for at least 22 years.

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog.

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

Jury told to be careful assessing mushroom cook's lies

A judge has offered a word of caution on mushroom cook Erin Patterson's self-confessed lies as he gives final directions to the jury in her triple murder trial.

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Teen held on murder charge after businessman's stabbing

Teen held on murder charge after businessman's stabbing

A 15-year-old has been charged with murder after the multimillionaire co-founder of a national clothing chain was killed at a packed house party.

Mushroom jury told to 'disregard' kids leftovers claims

Mushroom jury told to 'disregard' kids leftovers claims

Jurors in Erin Patterson's murder trial have been told to ignore claims her kids would have become sick if they ate leftover meat from toxic beef Wellingtons.

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

Teen's mum says heinous murder left community in fear

An Indigenous high school student's racist murder has "torn at the fabric of society" and left a community fearing for its children, the victim's mother says.

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

Brutal killer could spend rest of his life behind bars

A man who doused another man in petrol and set him on fire will be close to 90 years old before he is eligible for parole.

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Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

Families 'shattered' by wait for toolbox murder justice

The loved ones of a man and a woman who were drowned in a toolbox say they have been unable to grieve properly during multiple murder trials over nine years.

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

Watchdog clears police investigation, probes misconduct

A corruption watchdog has cleared police over an investigation into events before a double murder and launched a misconduct probe over the killer's gun licence.

Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts

Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts

Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts

Mushroom jury told to judge facts, not rely on experts

A judge is continuing his directions to jurors as a mushroom cook's triple murder trial winds up, explaining how to assess the evidence of expert witnesses.

'Forever': family of murdered GP's wish for teen killer

'Forever': family of murdered GP's wish for teen killer

'Forever': family of murdered GP's wish for teen killer

'Forever': family of murdered GP's wish for teen killer

The heartbroken family of a doctor stabbed to death will start to move forward but will never move on after his teenage killer was found guilty of his murder.

Govt help sought for slain mother's parentless kids

Govt help sought for slain mother's parentless kids

Govt help sought for slain mother's parentless kids

Govt help sought for slain mother's parentless kids

An advocate has called on the federal government to help bring family of an allegedly murdered mother to Australia so they can look after her two young boys.

'Not a court of morals': judge to mushroom cook jury

'Not a court of morals': judge to mushroom cook jury

'Not a court of morals': judge to mushroom cook jury

'Not a court of morals': judge to mushroom cook jury

A judge has urged the jurors who will decide the fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson not to let prejudice or sympathy impact their verdict.

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home

A man charged with the negligent manslaughter of a woman he knew will have to wait another four months for his committal hearing.

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'Selfish' driver's jail term for killing nurse upheld

A driver's bid for a reduced sentence has failed after he deliberately veered into oncoming traffic, killing a nurse who was coming home from working late.

Family's tears as jury finds car park murderer guilty

Jurors have handed down their final verdict after three men faced trial over an underworld murder that ended in a hail of bullets in an underground car park.

More delay in Molly Ticehurst's accused murderer's case

The man accused of the domestic violence murder of Molly Ticehurst was due to face court, but the case has been delayed for another two months.

Mushroom jurors' long weekend before verdict decision

Jurors sitting in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial will have a four-day break before they hear the judge's final directions and begin deciding on a verdict.

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Puzzles and jumps: end game in mushroom murder trial

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's lawyer has urged jurors to find his client not guilty of triple murder, saying prosecutors forced evidence to fit their theory.

Relief after man acquitted of plotting shooting murder

A man accused of involvement in the shooting murder of another man in an underground car park has been found not guilty by a jury.

Defence slams 'absurd' theories in deadly mushroom case

Mushroom cook Erin Patterson's barrister has criticised the prosecution's "absurd theories" as he lays out his final arguments in her triple-murder trial.

Homeless man denies brutal assault killed partner

A dead woman found with heavy bruising to her face in a Salvation Army courtyard was assaulted but not murdered by her partner, a court has been told.

Alleged killer faces court after body found in bush

A man could remain in custody for months after he was charged with the murder of a 47-year-old woman whose body was found in remote bushland.

Mushroom cook did not have a motive for murder: defence

Accused triple killer Erin Patterson's barrister has argued his client is innocent because she never intended to serve her guests a poisoned beef Wellington.

'I don't care he's dead': murder accused told cops

A man claiming there was "no way in the world" he murdered his ex-girlfriend's new partner with a box cutter told police the dead man was a bully and a thief.

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