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Patterson Denies Key Allegations in Mushroom Poisoning Trial

Erin Patterson, 50, denies poisoning three guests with death cap mushrooms at a July 2023 lunch in Leongatha, Victoria, maintaining her innocence against charges of three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, despite contradictory witness testimonies and evidence suggesting deliberate decept...

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Inconsistent Testimony Marks Day 30 of Mushroom Poisoning Trial

Erin Patterson, accused of poisoning her in-laws and sister-in-law with death cap mushrooms, claims she bought them from an Asian grocery store but provides conflicting accounts about the purchase date, smell, and quantity, while maintaining her innocence.

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Four Australian Journalists Injured Amidst Pattern of Attacks on Press in Los Angeles

A Channel Nine cameraman became the fourth Australian journalist injured by law enforcement in Los Angeles while covering immigration protests, adding to at least two dozen incidents documented by the Los Angeles Press Club, prompting condemnation from press freedom groups and government officials.

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Trump Administration Reviews AUKUS Submarine Deal

The Trump administration launched a review of the \$368 billion AUKUS submarine deal, questioning its alignment with "America First" priorities and potentially delaying submarine delivery to Australia, prompting concerns about regional security and US-Australia relations.

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Western Australia Housing Crisis: 210,000 Households Unaffordable

A new report reveals that over 210,000 Western Australian households—a 91 percent increase since 2022—consider housing unaffordable due to rapid population growth, insufficient housing supply, soaring rents, and construction delays; the crisis disproportionately affects low-income renters.

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Superannuation Increase: Workers Bear the Cost

From July 1st, 2024, employers will contribute 12 percent of an employee's wage to their superannuation, a 0.5 percent increase that, according to economic studies, will largely be offset by lower pay rises for the workers.

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Australia Sanctions Israeli Ministers Amid US Condemnation

Australia, alongside four other nations, sanctioned Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians; this move drew sharp criticism from the US, citing that it undermines the efforts to end the conflict and secure hostages.

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Newsom Condemns Trump's National Guard Deployment Amid Los Angeles Protests

California Governor Gavin Newsom accused President Trump of "a brazen abuse of power" for deploying the National Guard in Los Angeles during protests against a Trump administration immigration crackdown, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass imposed a curfew following over 300 arrests; Australian journ...

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Australian Woman on Trial for Alleged Death Cap Mushroom Poisoning

Erin Patterson, 50, is on trial in Victoria, Australia, accused of murdering three and attempting to murder one guest after they ate a beef wellington containing death cap mushrooms at her house on July 29, 2023. Patterson denies the charges, claiming it was an accident.

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Australians Express Overwhelmingly Negative Views of Trump's Presidency

A Pew Research Center survey reveals 71% of Australians view the U.S. unfavorably under Trump's presidency, exceeding even Canada and Mexico; only Sweden holds a more negative view, highlighting widespread concern over Trump's leadership and handling of global issues.

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Australia's Housing Crisis: Years of Underbuilding Fuel Soaring Prices and Rental Stress

Australia's housing crisis, years in the making, sees median house prices up 64-84% in major cities over five years and Perth rents surging 86% due to insufficient housing construction; impacting renters, first-home buyers and middle-income earners.

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Melbourne Catholic Schools Announce Stricter Discipline Plan

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is launching a new disciplinary framework, "Vision for Engagement," on Wednesday to address declining student engagement and the negative impacts of social media across its 290 schools and 118,000 students, focusing on explicit instruction of respectful ...

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