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A driver have been arrested after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Sydney’s west. 
Pheobe Bishop, 17, went missing on May 15

‘Ripping me apart’: Pheobe’s mum reacts to body discovery

Pheobe Bishop’s mother has shared her heartbreak in a new social media post after police found human remains in Good Night Scrub National Park near Gin Gin.

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Ms Patterson has pleaded not guilty. Supplied/ 9News.

The death cap mushroom map and Erin Patterson’s ‘interest’

Erin Patterson has evaded a court grilling by prosecution lawyers during her fifth day on the stand at her triple murder trial, refusing to give a straight answer about her interest in death cap mushrooms. 

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Police have reportedly found the body of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop.

Human remains found in hunt for Pheobe Bishop

Police have reportedly found the body of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop.

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Pheobe Bishop was meant to fly to Perth on May 15.

Timeline of teen Pheobe Bishop’s shocking disappearance

As the days passed, what began as a missing teen case spiralled into a murder investigation. Here’s the full timeline of events.

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Two people have been charged with murder following the disappearance of 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop.

‘Sun will shine less’: Friend’s heartbreaking Pheobe tribute

A friend of murdered Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop has shared a heartbreaking post to social media, with a vigil for the 17-year-old also being announced.

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Phoeobe Bishop’s alleged murderers James Wood (centre) and Tanika Bromley (right) are in custody,

The Queensland law that may be tested in search for Pheobe

Queensland’s no body, no parole law may be tested after investigators in Bundaberg charged the flatmates of missing Gin Gin teenager Pheobe Bishop with her murder.

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Pheobe Bishop and her mum Kylie Johsnon.

Pheobe Bishop’s mum reveals vigil plans for missing daughter

Pheobe Bishop’s mother has shared a heartbreaking social media post, confirming upcoming plans to honour her daughter’s life and start the healing process after her alleged murder.

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New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb is reportedly taking leave and finishing duties on Friday.

Top cop wraps up early to start ‘new challenge’

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb is stepping aside on Friday, handing over to her current deputy who is being thrust into the acting role. 

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Jayden Walmsley-Hume, 21, and his mother Katie Walmsley, 40, saw Taj Hart walking on the side of the road in Nowra on NSW south coast in February 2022.

Mother and son learn fate over 'cowardly' hit-and-run murder

A mother and son who mowed an 18-year-old down with their ute and spent weeks on the run have learnt their fate over the ‘cold-blooded’ murder.

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Police footage, right, shows the moment Pheobe Smith's housemate is arrested for her alleged murder.

WATCH: Moment Pheobe Bishop’s alleged killer is arrested

Queensland police have released footage that shows the moment detectives told Pheobe Bishop’s housemate he was being charged with her alleged murder.

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A jury has failed to reach a verdict in the murder trial of two brothers over a stabbing death.

Brothers face retrial over fatal NRL grand final punch-up

Two brothers charged after a teenage boy was killed during a post-NRL grand final punch-up will face retrial after a jury was unable to reach a verdict.

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Brittany Higgins has spoken candidly about the enduring trauma of her legal battle ,calling for urgent justice reform.

Brittany Higgins slams legal system, urges Albanese to act

Brittany Higgins has called for urgent reform of Australia’s legal system, saying victims are scrutinised more than the accused, and shared how motherhood has deepened her view on trauma.

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Chris Dawson had had his appeal to overturn sexual abise charges quashed.

Chris Dawson has sexual abuse charges appeal dismissed

Former Sydney school teacher Chris Dawson, who was convicted of murdering his wife Lynette Dawson, has had his bid to quash a sexual abuse charge dismissed. 

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Chace Harrison, 11, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, 12, Zane Mellor, 12, Addison Stewart, 11, Jye Sheehan, 12, and Peter Dodt, 12, died after the incident at Hillcrest Primary School

Verdict reached in jumping castle tragedy that killed six

The court has ruled on the fatal Hillcrest Primary School tragedy, where six children lost their lives after a jumping castle was lifted by a sudden gust of wind.

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