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Two true crime books on the mushroom trial are out – one is told by a fictional juror

Two true crime books on the mushroom trial are out – one is told by a fictional juror

A legal expert reviews Duncan McNab’s Recipe for Murder and Greg Haddrick’s The Mushroom Murders – both published on the same day.

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Rick Sarre

There are now two appeals in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder case. What’s going on?

There are now two appeals in the Erin Patterson mushroom murder case. What’s going on?

Both the prosecutors and Patterson herself are continuing legal action, but for very different reasons. They could extend the case, or come to nothing...

06.10.2025 3

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Rick Sarre

Four victims, no remorse: Erin Patterson given a life sentence for mushroom murders

One of the most high-profile court cases in Australian history has ended in the maximum sentence. Two legal experts explain the process.

08.09.2025 20

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Why a court found Higgins defamed Reynolds

28.08.2025 10

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A court has found Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds. Here’s why

The WA Supreme Court found in favour of the former senator in the high-profile defamation case. Here’s how it played out.

27.08.2025 4

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Queensland is creating a public child sex offender register. Will it keep people safer?

If legislation passes, the register would be the first public one in Australia, but evidence shows they do little do protect people.

27.08.2025 6

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Erin Patterson has been found guilty in the mushroom murder trial. Legal experts explain why

07.07.2025 8

The Examiner

Rick Sarre

Erin Patterson has been found guilty in the mushroom murder trial. Legal experts explain why

07.07.2025 8

Canberra Times

Rick Sarre

Erin Patterson has been found guilty in the mushroom murder trial. Legal experts explain why

The jury has delivered its unanimous verdict in one of the most-watched court cases ever. Here’s what was at play legally and what happens now.

07.07.2025 8

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Rick Sarre

Ben Roberts-Smith has lost an appeal in his long-running defamation case. Here’s why

The war veteran has indicated he will now take his case to the High Court.

16.05.2025 20

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Can you run through airport security for love? Leave a child home alone? Here’s what the law says about Christmas movies

It’s the time of year when many of us return to our favourite Christmas fables to get into the festive spirit. While film often relies on the...

19.12.2024 10

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Rick Sarre

Moira Deeming’s defamation win shows nobody can play fast and loose with language – not even politicians

It has been a busy year for defamation lawyers. There has been a mixed bag of outcomes, too. The two highest profile cases delivered different...

12.12.2024 20

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Alex Greenwich’s defamation win against Mark Latham shows political spite is not above the law

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has been awarded $140,000 in his defamation suit against One Nation New South Wales leader Mark Latham over a...

12.09.2024 7

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Rick Sarre