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The uncomfortable legacy of Erin Patterson, Australia's antihero

The mushroom murder case brought frenzied public attention to deep and private pain. But do we allow Patterson's notoriety to overshadow the memory of those she killed, or can we resist and honour the victim's legacies instead?
A sketch of a woman with brown hair with her hand holding a tissue in front of her face.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Kristian Silva

Turmoil in powerful nurses union as members vote on Victorian branch boss

For the first time in 36 years Victorian nurses' union members will vote on a new branch secretary after a failed pay deal led to the resignation of the former boss.
Nurses and supporting trade unionists rally outside Parliament House in Melbourne.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Unionsby Emma Field

Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson to be locked up for at least 33 years

Erin Patterson has been given a chance to one day walk free from prison, as a judge ordered her to serve at least 33 years behind bars for serving her relatives a poisonous beef Wellington.
Erin Patterson looks at the camera as she sits in the back of a prison van

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Kristian Silva

Patterson sentenced to life with 33 years non-parole over fatal mushroom lunch — as it happened.

Erin Patterson is sentenced to life in prison with 33 years non-parole, for murdering three in-laws — and attempting to murder a fourth — by lacing their beef Wellingtons with poisonous death cap mushrooms in 2023.
Erin Patterson with glasses on and head down gets into a van outside court

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Melissa Brown and Judd Boaz

Mildura considers hosting Murray River mardi gras

With few public LGBTQIA+ celebrations in Mildura, a community campaign for a mardi gras is gaining momentum.  
A LGBTQIA+ flag blowing in the wind by the Murray River.

Published: Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: LGBTQIA+by Sarah Buchecker and Ben Murphy

Aussie apple exports to Canada easier as restrictions relaxed

Australia apple growers will have easier access to the Canadian export market following trade negotiations between the nations.
Apples on a tree in an orchard.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Trade Agreementsby Annie Brown

Mother's heartbreaking mission to buy more time for her dying daughter

Emma Trenerry's family, community and footy club have raised tens of thousands of dollars to buy the terminally ill 32-year-old more time with her kids. 
A mother and her four adult children, one in a chair, are grouped together in front of Christmas trees.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: Cancerby Rachael Lucas

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