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?
Molloy wonder goal stuns the crowd as Fish stars for Swans
Chloe Molloy kicks a stunner and Zippy Fish stars as the Swans account for the Dockers in the AFLW.
Coach calls for huge fines to stamp out AFL players staging for free kicks
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir says the AFL should issue fines of up to $10,000 to players for staging.
One in four Victorian vehicles now has a custom numberplate
Custom numberplates can be funny, sentimental and wildly abstract. They now make up one in every four numberplates in Victoria.
Police investigate fatal shooting in Melbourne's CBD
A 26-year-old Seabrook man dies in hospital following a shooting in Melbourne's CBD that police say appears targeted.
How an unexpected sponsorship restored Renee Gracie’s motorsport career
Renee Gracie had her dream career in motorsport, but says sexism and the culture forced her out. OnlyFans kept her afloat in some dark days, and now she's back on the circuit with their support.
How overseas Neo-Nazi groups are shaping Australia's far-right
As the National Socialist Network follows the script of a far-right playbook in an attempt to position itself as a political movement, there are moves to have it proscribed as a terrorist group.
Trains and roads a concern as town north of Melbourne set to expand
More than 1,300 new homes will be built at Riddells Creek, just under an hour north of Melbourne, but residents say the already congested train network and roads will not cope with more people.
Community reacts to stabbing deaths of two children in Melbourne suburb
Two boys, aged 12 and 15, died on the streets of Melbourne's outer-west overnight after being stabbed in attacks police say had "the hallmarks of youth gang crime".
Cheers and skittles for tram drivers on track for world championships
Melbourne's best tram drivers are getting ready for a trip to Vienna to compete in the inaugural World Tramdriver Championship.
Time to knock big brother off Gabba perch, Hardwick says after Suns big finals win
Having lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, the Gold Coast Suns are confident they can buck history in the QClash semifinal against Brisbane after downing Fremantle in Perth.
AMA calls on local council to reverse decision to close swimming pool
The Australian Medical Association has urged the state government to intervene in a Melbourne council's decision to close a swimming pool, warning of "serious and predictable" health consequences.
Authorities arrest 17, seize $1.5m of steroids after investigation
Authorities say they have been targeting what they allege is a "national black market" in steroids and synthetic drugs for months.
Armani's philosophy of comfort and confidence sparked a style revolution
It's impossible to overstate the importance of the Armani suit for a woman, both the real thing and every label that followed in his path.
Catholic Church tried to revive outlawed legal loophole in abuse case
An ABC investigation can reveal the Catholic Church tried to revive a highly controversial legal loophole that stopped it from being sued by victims of sexual abuse for millions of dollars in damages, after it was scrapped in 2018.
Advocates call for more genetic screening for disease risks
Researchers say one in 50 young people aged 18 to 40 have genetic variants that put them at risk of developing cancer or heart problems.
Debut goal earns disjointed Socceroos victory over New Zealand
Central midfielder Max Balard scores two minutes into his international debut as the Socceroos defeat New Zealand 1-0 in the first leg of the Soccer Ashes in Canberra.
Tribunal releases video of top trainer using shock device on horse
The newly released footage from 2018 shows now-barred trainer Darren Weir applying the "jigger" to a horse on a treadmill.
Finals disaster strikes Storm with star duo set to join Hughes on sidelines
The Storm continue to count the cost of its loss to Brisbane with Ryan Papenhuyzen and Nelson-Asofa-Solomona set to miss next week's final against Canterbury, and Jahrome Hughes confirmed to have suffered a fractured forearm.
Australian-made Hollow Knight: Silksong crashes global stores on launch
After years of silence, Team Cherry has released their sequel to one of the most successful Australian-made games of all time, which is expected to break records.
Church packed as thousands farewell officer slain in Porepunkah shooting
A police funeral with full honours has been held for Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart, one of two officers killed in a shooting in Victoria's north-east last week.