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A jury has found Erin Patterson deliberately murdered her lunch guests by feeding them a beef wellington laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
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GUILTY: Erin Patterson murdered lunch guests with mushrooms
A jury has found Erin Patterson deliberately murdered her lunch guests by feeding them a beef wellington laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
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The evidence that brought down the mushroom cook murderer
As Erin Patterson was peppered with questions about the beef wellington meal that killed three people, she had an answer for everything. But these are the damning pieces of evidenc...
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Rachele avoids ACL tear – but how long will he miss?
The Crows are breathing a sigh of relief on Monday after young star Josh Rachele received good news on his left knee. But the injury could still disrupt Adelaide’s run home.
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Town, industry left reeling as Port Lincoln tuna royalty dies
One of Port Lincoln’s founding tuna magnates has died, with locals and friends paying tribute to the hardworking fisherman.
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Regional supermarket workers in huge $5.5m backpay win
Supermarket workers across regional SA have won millions in backpay after  what a union claimed was one of the “largest retail underpayment cases in SA history”.
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‘So sorry’: Robert Irwin admits to not paying
The wildlife warrior has issued a grovelling apology online after realising he “dined and dashed” from a NSW restaurant, as the bar owner responded.
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Snowtown murderer’s freedom bid details revealed
He’s been a prosecution witness, a 20-year state secret and a movie character – now an infamous killer’s decades behind bars may be coming to an end.
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AFL plots latest scheme to shake-up home-and-away season
As the AFL hunts more marquee events during its season, a radical in-season tournament has been floated to run alongside the premiership season which would be reduced.
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Pedestrian dies in shocking crash on major road
A man has died after he was struck by a car in a horrific early-morning crash on Main South Rd in Adelaide’s south.
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Man accused of running down cop in court bid to excuse actions
The state’s top prosecutor has asked a court for more time to consider whether a man accused of running down a police officer after a routine traffic stop should be excused.
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Traffic blowout fears as four-storey housing approved
A smaller parcel of land along the River Torrens can soon house apartment buildings up to four storeys – but neighbours are furious.
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How do you do, fellow kids: Is Gail Adelaide’s oldest Year 12?
Gail Hall says her fellow students at this Adelaide school often mistake her for a teacher, but that’s not going to stop her from proving her point.
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Power’s worst Powell-Pepper fears confirmed in triple blow
Ken Hinkley was left saddened by the thought he had coached Sam Powell-Pepper for the last time on Saturday night – and that is now a reality after the scan results came back.
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Mysterious death ‘not suspicious’ after man found critical at home
A man has died after he was found unresponsive and in a critical condition in his northern suburbs home.
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SA firm trumps the big boys in monster $100m BHP payday
A family-owned SA trucking company has outbid major transport operators to secure $100m in new contracts with mining giant BHP.
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Sadistic war vet sexually, physically abused his kids
He’s a decorated war veteran – but behind closed doors he sexually, physically and emotionally abused his children.
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Lunch thief, forklift rider, site legend: Meet the tip cat
Born at the tip, he quickly became the heart and soul of the yard – with a whole crew of humans wrapped around his furry paw. Meet Workmate and your 120+ cutest cat finalists.
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‘Invisible’ issue with Gen Z’s menopause hot takes
Menopause is having its “moment” and apparently I have a big blinking M on my forehead now, writes Rebecca Whitfield-Baker.
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Welcome to Country: 5 things you probably never knew
They remain a hot topic across Australia but there is much more to Welcome to Country ceremonies than meets the eyes.
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‘It’s over’: Experts’ shock RBA rate cut call
More than 30 experts have weighed in on tomorrow’s RBA rate cut call with a majority of them making one shock prediction.
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Musk’s Tesla shunned in new EV wave
Australian interest in electric vehicles is rising again after a three-year slump, but Tesla’s dominance is waning as Elon Musk’s political woes and the rise of cheaper Chinese alt...
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Maccas trip turns homeless Aus dad to riches
A once-homeless Aussie dad has revealed how he went from sleeping in his car to riches after a Maccas trip changed his life.
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Kochie warns RBA rate cut gamble could backfire
Prominent analyst David Koch has warned of a shock fallout tied to the Reserve Bank’s rate cut gamble come Tuesday.
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WATCH: Shark and stingray entangle in epic battle
Footage of a shark chasing a stingray in Queensland has gone viral, with the stingray performing impressive acrobatic tricks to avoid becoming dinner.
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Scottish comeback star’s big Aussie surprise
Lewis Capaldi continues his triumphant comeback – and he has a reward for Aussie fans who missed out on his cancelled 2023 dates.
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Rate cuts could prove double-edged sword for some
The average mortgage holder will save around $1200 a year if the RBA’s expected rate cut is passed on in full. But not all will be rejoicing, writes QIC chief economist Dr Matthew ...
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‘Is that Sabrina Carpenter?’: Censori’s shock new look
Bianca Censori has debuted a bold new look in photos shot by husband Kanye West — sparking comparisons to another pop star.
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Ignore at your peril: 2026 shaping as perfect storm for recession
It’s the calm before the storm. Right now, all indicators point to one chilling truth, the next major recession is looming and 2026 is a pivotal year, writes ASX Trader.
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‘Standing ovation’: Diddy’s surprise prison welcome
Disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs remains jailed after his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
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What position does Pete Hegseth hold in Donald Trump’s cabinet?
The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Test yourself.
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Oasis brothers keep their distance on triumphant reunion tour
Liam and Noel Gallagher have brought the hits but not necessarily the harmony as they launch their blockbuster comeback from separate hotels and green rooms.
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New warning for Aussies headed to Bali
Indonesian authorities have issued a new warning to Australian travellers as peak holiday season approaches.
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