Killer Erin Patterson to consider High Court challenge
Triple killer Erin Patterson will have four weeks to decide whether to appeal to the High Court of Australia after losing her first appeal bid.
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Tough state bail laws passed as murdered boy remembered
Tough new state bail laws will lead to more children in overcrowded jails, entrenching them on a criminal path, youth advocates say.
‘Cruel’ mushroom killer in rare air as key thrown away
Triple murderer Erin Patterson has joined a rare group of convicted killers after losing an appeal against her convictions.
Gangs not ruled out in young woman’s drive-by death
Police are investigating the possibility of gang involvement after a drive-by shooting at a pub left a teenager dead, with three other people taken to hospital.
‘I am not avoiding them’: killer cop’s call to police
A cop accused of murdering his ex and his ex's new partner out of jealousy called police ahead of time before handing himself in.
Six ways mushroom killer’s appeal could turn out
An appeal court will hand down its decision for killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson, who is challenging her murder and attempted murder convictions.
Murder accused ‘kissed, held, spoke to’ wife’s body
A jury has heard what an adulterer accused of killing his wife said after her body was found next to a ride-on lawnmower.
‘What the?’: friend recounts cop’s visit after deaths
A woman has broken down describing how a police officer friend turned up at her home and washed blood from a van after killing his ex and his new partner.
Man broke into home before wife’s death, jury hears
A man accused of his wife's murder had a narrow preconception of domestic violence and told her "churches are full of sinners", a jury has heard.
‘Difficult, not exceptional’: Greg Lynn denied bail
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who denies murdering camper Carol Clay, did not have exceptional reasons to be released on bail, a judge has determined.
Romantic getaway days before wife’s death, jury hears
A couple's attempt to repair a failing marriage ended in recriminations the night before a woman was found dead, a jury has heard.
Cop’s arrest for murder shown, helpline call aired
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon rang a welfare line to report psychological injury while driving to a police station to hand himself in to detectives.
Man allegedly faked burglary to conceal wife’s murder
A husband accused of bludgeoning his wife in their bed and blaming her death on a violent home invasion is standing trial nearly 30 years later.
‘Master manipulator’ staged death on mower, jury told
A former pilot is accused of staging his wife's death in a ride-on mower rollover, but the defence told a jury the case against his client is circumstantial.
Killer cop told not to dump bodies in dam, jury hears
A friend of a police officer charged with double murder claims he advised against disposing of bodies in water, saying Google showed it would not have worked.
Former policeman found guilty over cold case murder
Emotions have run high in a courtroom as a landlord and former police officer was convicted of murdering his tenant two decades ago.
Mother’s merciful message to son’s ‘cowardly’ murderers
The mother of an innocent boy murdered by a teenage trio in a ferocious and random machete attack hopes they will learn from their mistakes in prison.
Killer cop made jokes after alleged murder, friend says
Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon allegedly tried to backtrack on confessing to two killings when his friend did not receive the news well.
Teens extradited over alleged ‘brutal’ stabbing murder
Two teenagers have been extradited from interstate and a third has been arrested in Sydney, with all facing court over an alleged stabbing murder in August.
Murder accused Beau Lamarre-Condon seen on ‘Maccas run’
CCTV footage from Beau Lamarre-Condon's double murder trial shows the former cop on a shopping spree before he disposed of two bodies on a farm.
Accused killer Lynn speaks of ‘disgusting’ jail attack
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who denies murdering a camper, has described attacks behind bars as prosecutors challenge his bid for release ahead of retrial.
Child protection fix only part of family violence issue
Any fix of a faulty child protection system following the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl must take poverty into account, Aboriginal advocacy groups say.
Friend denies asking cop to hide her role in killings
A friend of Beau Lamarre-Condon has said she did not know the officer had brought two bodies to her house before she drove in a van with him for hours.
‘Unforgivable’ mistakes trigger child protection reform
A territory's child protection department will undergo a "system-wide reset" following a review prompted by the alleged outback murder of a little girl.
Claim killer cop photographed ex having sex with others
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon hid outside his ex's house on multiple occasions to catch him having sex with other men, a friend has recalled.
Bowls club, Sushi Train: cop’s stops day after killings
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon made multiple stops across Sydney to buy supplies and confide in a friend the day after allegedly murdering his ex-partner.
Death penalty threat floated by widower seeking bail
A welder arrested for bribing foreign officials after his wife's death would be discouraged from fleeing overseas if granted bail, a magistrate has heard.
Bystander shoots US teen who fatally gunned down four
A 16-year-old has opened fire at a US school, killing three children and a teacher before being shot by a person at the scene who followed him inside.
Man accused of murdering teen girl in remote community
A 26-year-old man who was in an alleged relationship with a 16-year-old girl has been charged with her murder in a remote community.
Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings
Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.
Accused killer faces court after young woman found dead
A man accused of killing a 21-year-old woman will remain in custody as police seek to analyse months of CCTV footage.