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‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

Women who kill their partners are almost always killing their abuser. Many judges have had a surprising response.

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WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

Women who kill their partners are almost always killing their abuser. Many judges have had a surprising response.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

Women who kill their partners are almost always killing their abuser. Many judges have had a surprising response.

previous day 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

‘I thanked God for the axe’: Historic case shines light on women who kill

Women who kill their partners are almost always killing their abuser. Many judges have had a surprising response.

previous day 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Last time I checked, Australia was a free country – which, for the hard of thinking, means Jillaroos players can express themselves however they want.

saturday 10

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Last time I checked, Australia was a free country – which, for the hard of thinking, means Jillaroos players can express themselves however they want.

saturday 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Last time I checked, Australia was a free country – which, for the hard of thinking, means Jillaroos players can express themselves however they want.

saturday 10

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Why song and dance over the national anthem is a red flag for me

Last time I checked, Australia was a free country – which, for the hard of thinking, means Jillaroos players can express themselves however they want.

saturday 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

Some in the presidential circle at the White House were going to leave at the midterms, but now will stay. That way they can use government lawyers.

25.10.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

Some in the presidential circle at the White House were going to leave at the midterms, but now will stay. That way they can use government lawyers.

25.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

Some in the presidential circle at the White House were going to leave at the midterms, but now will stay. That way they can use government lawyers.

25.10.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

If the Democrats win the midterms, a lot of people are going to prison

Some in the presidential circle at the White House were going to leave at the midterms, but now will stay. That way they can use government lawyers.

25.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the...

24.10.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the...

24.10.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the...

24.10.2026 20

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

Mark, we fancy you as the Messiah. Don’t be a naughty boy

You’re about as good a winger as we’ve seen. You do things we’ve never witnessed done on the football field. If you don’t play for the...

24.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You’ll be lucky to sell 300 copies’: How the Wiggles are still wiggling, 35 years on

Anthony Field has been entertaining children for nearly four decades. Here are his secrets.

18.10.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You’ll be lucky to sell 300 copies’: How the Wiggles are still wiggling, 35 years on

Anthony Field has been entertaining children for nearly four decades. Here are his secrets.

18.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You’ll be lucky to sell 300 copies’: How the Wiggles are still wiggling, 35 years on

Anthony Field has been entertaining children for nearly four decades. Here are his secrets.

18.10.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

‘You’ll be lucky to sell 300 copies’: How the Wiggles are still wiggling, 35 years on

Anthony Field has been entertaining children for nearly four decades. Here are his secrets.

18.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

At Olympic Stadium, Wallabies needed spirit of Cathy Freeman. They got Eric the Eel

We came to see Les Kiss’ side atone for last week’s capitulation at Eden Park. They were humbled again … but at least they kept trying.

17.10.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

At Olympic Stadium, Wallabies needed spirit of Cathy Freeman. They got Eric the Eel

We came to see Les Kiss’ side atone for last week’s capitulation at Eden Park. They were humbled again … but at least they kept trying.

17.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

At Olympic Stadium, Wallabies needed spirit of Cathy Freeman. They got Eric the Eel

We came to see Les Kiss’ side atone for last week’s capitulation at Eden Park. They were humbled again … but at least they kept trying.

17.10.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

At Olympic Stadium, Wallabies needed spirit of Cathy Freeman. They got Eric the Eel

We came to see Les Kiss’ side atone for last week’s capitulation at Eden Park. They were humbled again … but at least they kept trying.

17.10.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

The Wallabies are much improved under Les Kiss. But one key area is costing them dearly

They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack. But if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.

17.10.2026 20

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The Wallabies are much improved under Les Kiss. But one key area is costing them dearly

They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack. But if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.

17.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The Wallabies are much improved under Les Kiss. But one key area is costing them dearly

They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack. But if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.

17.10.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The Wallabies are much improved under Les Kiss. But one key area is costing them dearly

They’ve improved their lineout, the scrum, their defence and their attack. But if they can’t secure the high ball, they can’t beat the All Blacks.

17.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

The little Aussie battler taking on Tesla, one truck at a time

Heavy transport is the single biggest emitter of carbon in most developed countries. Electrifying trucks could help that.

11.10.2026 250

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The little Aussie battler taking on Tesla, one truck at a time

Heavy transport is the single biggest emitter of carbon in most developed countries. Electrifying trucks could help that.

11.10.2026 300

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The little Aussie battler taking on Tesla, one truck at a time

Heavy transport is the single biggest emitter of carbon in most developed countries. Electrifying trucks could help that.

11.10.2026 250

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The little Aussie battler taking on Tesla, one truck at a time

Heavy transport is the single biggest emitter of carbon in most developed countries. Electrifying trucks could help that.

11.10.2026 50

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

History was there for the taking… until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Without a win at Eden Park since 1986, Les Kiss’ troops raised our hopes with a strong first half – before wilting under a barrage of Kiwi kicks.

10.10.2026 30

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

History was there for the taking… until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Without a win at Eden Park since 1986, Les Kiss’ troops raised our hopes with a strong first half – before wilting under a barrage of Kiwi kicks.

10.10.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

History was there for the taking… until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Without a win at Eden Park since 1986, Les Kiss’ troops raised our hopes with a strong first half – before wilting under a barrage of Kiwi kicks.

10.10.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

History was there for the taking… until Wallabies bombed under a high-ball blitz

Without a win at Eden Park since 1986, Les Kiss’ troops raised our hopes with a strong first half – before wilting under a barrage of Kiwi kicks.

10.10.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

I’ll tell you why these Wallabies are genuinely a threat to end Eden Park curse

Every day for the last fortnight, text after text, call after call, email after email has a similar theme. Say, Fitz, these Wallabies lately look ......

10.10.2026 40

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

I’ll tell you why these Wallabies are genuinely a threat to end Eden Park curse

Every day for the last fortnight, text after text, call after call, email after email has a similar theme. Say, Fitz, these Wallabies lately look ......

10.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

I’ll tell you why these Wallabies are genuinely a threat to end Eden Park curse

Every day for the last fortnight, text after text, call after call, email after email has a similar theme. Say, Fitz, these Wallabies lately look ......

10.10.2026 30

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

I’ll tell you why these Wallabies are genuinely a threat to end Eden Park curse

Every day for the last fortnight, text after text, call after call, email after email has a similar theme. Say, Fitz, these Wallabies lately look ......

10.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice

The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.

04.10.2026 40

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice

The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.

04.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice

The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.

04.10.2026 40

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

Despite heartbreaking result, Knights remain the people’s choice

The Newcastle team needed a miracle – which came tantalisingly close to appearing right at the end of the match.

04.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

The six words coach Les Kiss uses to fire up the Wallabies to win

The head coach wants his charges to play the Wallabies way with an Australian “backyard spirit” of brutal competitiveness, a method that is...

04.10.2026 40

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

The six words coach Les Kiss uses to fire up the Wallabies to win

The head coach wants his charges to play the Wallabies way with an Australian “backyard spirit” of brutal competitiveness, a method that is...

04.10.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons

The six words coach Les Kiss uses to fire up the Wallabies to win

The head coach wants his charges to play the Wallabies way with an Australian “backyard spirit” of brutal competitiveness, a method that is...

04.10.2026 40

The Age

Peter Fitzsimons

The six words coach Les Kiss uses to fire up the Wallabies to win

The head coach wants his charges to play the Wallabies way with an Australian “backyard spirit” of brutal competitiveness, a method that is...

04.10.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Peter Fitzsimons

Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight

If the Newcastle Knights beat the Roosters to win the NRL grand final a year after taking out the wooden spoon, it will rank among the greatest...

03.10.2026 70

WA Today

Peter Fitzsimons

Stand by for one of the best Australian sports stories ever … and not a fairytale in sight

If the Newcastle Knights beat the Roosters to win the NRL grand final a year after taking out the wooden spoon, it will rank among the greatest...

03.10.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Fitzsimons