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

The mushroom killer could be back in court following her conviction.

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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.

Two dead, one hospitalised, in horrific head-on crash in Melbourne

An SUV is believed to have veered onto the wrong side of the road.

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Women under police guard after head-on crash kills two in Templestowe, Melbourne.

Motorbike rider killed in collision

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A motorbike rider has died and another has been left fighting for life following a multi-vehicle collision in Melbourne.

Major update after arsonist allegedly torches synagogue

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An East Melbourne synagogue was the target of an attack on Friday night.

Major childcare operator bans male workers from changing nappies

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Male educators will no longer changes nappies at Inspire Early Learning Journey’s 16 centres in Victoria. File image.

The list of diseases kids urged to test for after childcare worker charged

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Childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 sex offences against eight children aged under two.