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Erin Patterson, convicted triple murderer, has been labelled a “pathological” liar by former colleagues.

Mushroom killer’s ‘pathological’ lies at former job revealed

Convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson was fired from her air traffic control job after telling extravagant lies to her colleagues.

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Michele Bullock has detailed why the RBA kept rates on hold.

Aussies snubbed, RBA split: Why Bullock held cash rate

JACKSON HEWETT: Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has joined her global peers in adopting caution in keeping rates on hold, as turmoil in the RBA ranks sparks division.

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The  Opposition Leader Sussan Ley visits the East Melbourne Synagogue in Victoria. NewsWire/ David Crosling

No more talking: Jewish leaders plead for different tack

The Jewish community and the Coalition are calling on the Federal Government to do more after a Melbourne synagogue was targeted in an alleged arson attack on Friday night while worshippers gathered inside.

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The radio host has taken legal action 13 years after the prank-gone-wrong.

Radio presenter sues network over 2012 prank call gone wrong

Michael Christian, who prank called a London hospital impersonating members of the royal family, alleges his employer made him a ‘fall guy’.

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The custody centre is attached to the Morwell police station. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

‘Special’: Mushroom cook’s prison demands

Behind the scenes of Erin Patterson’s blockbuster triple-murder trial, her lawyers fought a second battle for her to receive “special treatment” in her cell.

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Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three members of Simon Patterson’s family, a man she is still married to.

What Simon Patterson needs to do to divorce killer wife

Now Erin Patterson has been found guilty, ‘special’ rules apply to the divorce process that her estranged husband Simon Patterson will need to follow if he wishes to divorce the woman who murdered his family.

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A mam has died on Monday night following a paragliding incident.

Queensland paraglider falls to death in horrific incident

A man has died in Far North Queensland after falling 20 metres in a paragliding incident.

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Kyle and Jackie O have been referred for possible contempt of court over on-air comments about the Erin Patterson trial.

Kyle and Jackie O in hot water over mushroom murder comments

Kyle and Jackie O have been referred for possible contempt of court over on-air comments about the Erin Patterson trial.

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Deadly mushroom lunch survivor Ian Wilkinson breaks silence

The Baptist church pastor who survived after eating a meal poisoned by killer cook Erin Patterson has shared a message.

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Dr Chris Webster has revealed the moment he knew Erin Patterson was a 'disturbed, sociopathic nut bag'.

Doctor reveals moment he knew Patterson poisoned four people

The doctor who alerted police to Erin Patterson has revealed the moment he realised the mushroom murderer was a ‘disturbed sociopathic nut bag’.

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Alan Jones and his legal team have raised ‘grave concerns’ over NSW Police conduct.

New fight over search of Alan Jones’ house

Former radio host Alan Jones and his lawyer have ‘grave concerns’ about the legality of a police search at the 83-year-old’s Sydney home, a court has been told.

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock, US President Donald Trump

RBA faces tough decision amid global uncertainty

JACKSON HEWETT: As global tensions rise, the Reserve Bank weighs its options amid fresh challenges. Today’s decision could signal a new direction for Australia’s economy in uncertain times.

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Susan Ley with members of the East Melbourne Synagogue community and Jewish leaders at East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation.

Opposition demands action on anti-Semitism ‘rising tide’

Sussan Ley has called for Anthony Albanese to adopt an action plan put forward by the country’s peak Jewish body to combat the ‘rising tide of anti-Semitism’ in Australia.

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Flights have been grounded after a volcano eruption played havoc with passengers’ holiday plans.

Bali flight chaos as volcano causes holiday havoc

Flights to holiday hotspot Bali are being cancelled for a second day running as a volcanic ash cloud plays havoc with passengers’ travel plans. 

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A car was found on fire soon after several shots were fired into a home in Kellyville, Sydney.

Gunman opens fire on home with toddler inside

A young family has narrowly escaped injury after gunshots were fired at their Sydney home.

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