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Three teen girls charged over stolen BMW joy ride

The trio were intercepted during a chase, police say.

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Police arrest three teenage girls after an alleged high-speed chase in a stolen BMW on the Gold Coast.

The astonishing admission that almost derailed Erin Patterson’s trial

The revelation came during Simon Patterson’s time on the stand.

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Simon Patterson made a stunning admission during his estranged wife’s trial

Triple murderer Erin Patterson’s protest about jail conditions revealed

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Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill a fourth.

Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide and there is no client list: Bombshell announcement

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The US Justice Department has acknowledged no “client file” exists from the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people

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Dr Chris Webster has revealed the moment he knew Erin Patterson was a 'disturbed, sociopathic nut bag'.

Why the next 28 days are crucial for Erin Patterson after being found guilty

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This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia. An Australian woman murdered her husband's parents and aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with toxic mushrooms, a jury found on July 7 at the climax of a trial watched around the world. Keen home cook Erin Patterson hosted an intimate meal in July 2023 that started with good-natured banter and earnest prayer -- but ended with three guests dead. (Photo by Martin KEEP / AFP) / FOR ANY USE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, PLEASE CONTACT THE AFP SALES DEPARTMENT AT SYDSALES@AFP.COM OR +61 405 149 534.