Podcasts about leongatha

In the privacy of the jury room at the Victorian Supreme Court in Morwell, 12 men and women will debate if Erin Patterson had a motive to murder her four elderly relatives. She’s pleaded not guilty to three charges of murder and one charge of attempted murder. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the jury departed for their last weekend at home before deliberations, Justice Christopher Beale gave specific instructions on how they should consider the lies Erin Patterson has told.In our Friday Wrap, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain Justice Christopher Beale's directions to the jury — highlighting specific lies and alleged incriminating conduct — explain the next steps and answer your questions.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

As his charge to the jury ran through its third day, Justice Christopher Beale told the jury to specifically rule out one of the prosecution's arguments, relating to the leftovers she fed her childrenIn this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the points Justice Beale highlighted as he ran through a list of alleged incriminating conduct following the lunch in July 2023 and answer some of your questions.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

The mushroom trial jury must sift fact from fiction as they deliberate on Erin Patterson’s triple murder charge, says Justice Christopher Beale. Today - how the judge summed up the evidence and directed the jury. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The jury is set to begin its deliberations in Erin Patterson's trial over the deaths of three relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. Patterson pleaded not guilty to deliberately poisoning Don and Gail Patterson and Heather and Ian Wilkinson with death cap mushrooms at a lunch at her Leongatha home in 2023. After eight weeks of evidence and closing submissions from the prosecution and defence, Justice Christopher Beale has delivered clear final instructions to the jury. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Justice Beale went through a long list of evidence for the jury to take into account. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Justice Christopher Beale instructed the jury on how to decide whether Erin Patterson is guilty or not guilty. He laid out the principles of law, summarised the key evidence, and even provided the jurors with what's sure to be a very helpful chronology of all the evidence they've heard.The Judge also explained what to make of Erin Patterson taking the stand, how to assess evidence from her children, and what to make of good character evidence.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

The jury in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial was reminded of her behaviour after the lunch: what the prosecution alleges is incriminating conduct and the defence says was panic.In today's episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell explain why Justice Beale said the jury — not the experts — decide what the facts are, and they reflect on how the behind-the-scenes legal arguments are still happening, even though the trial is almost over.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

The sides in Erin Patterson's triple murder trial delivered their closing addresses this week, with one calling the lunch a sinister deception and the other a friendly family gathering.In this episode, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the key arguments from each side, share some reflections on the week and explain the next stages.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

In a final bid to the jury, Erin Patterson's defence barrister argued his client gave honest evidence and did not try to charm or persuade.Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through Colin Mandy SC's key points as he wrapped up his closing address, and why he claims the jury should find Erin Patterson not guilty.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Erin Patterson's defence team has told the jury not to confuse Erin Patterson's lies with the question of whether she is guilty of murder.In the second day of Colin Mandy SC's closing address, he offered explanations for why Erin started to feel sick earlier than her lunch guests, and warned the jury not to use "hindsight reasoning" against Erin.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Prosecutor Dr Nannette Rogers SC finished her closing address, telling the jury there was a final alleged deception by Erin Patterson: how she allegedly deceived the jury from the witness box. The defence then stepped up, with Colin Mandy SC presenting a type of anti-motive and arguing that Erin Patterson had plenty of reasons to not kill her lunch guests.  If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.   Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.   Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.   Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.   From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.   Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

The prosecution has begun its closing address to the jury, outlining four key deceptions it says underpin Erin Patterson's guilt.Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell recap these four alleged deceptions, and how the prosecution attacked Erin's evidence in the witness box, saying she made a "ridiculous and obvious lie".If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

After eight days and hundreds of questions Erin Patterson has left the witness box, taking the jury a step closer to their deliberationsIn today's episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through the big moments of Erin's testimony, their reflections at the end of the evidence and share a surprising moment from the Latrobe Valley Law Courts.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

After nine days of evidence and cross-examination, accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson spent her final minutes in the witness box explaining how her plans to have liposuction fit into the picture. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Stephanie Coombes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The defence rested its case today after arguing a final point about the Enrich clinic where Erin Patterson claimed she was pursuing weight loss surgery in 2023.In today's episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell take you through the last of the prosecution's challenges and the defence's clarifications, before the jury was given an early mark.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Pleading not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder, mushroom cook Erin Patterson takes issue with claims by medical professionals and her two children. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The prosecution has put forward fresh evidence which challenges Erin Patterson's claims she sought assessment for gastric bypass at a Melbourne clinic, Enrich.Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell walk through the new evidence, as well as several other points in Dr Rogers' cross examination today, including Erin's Asian grocer claims and her alleged visits to Loch and Outtrim, where death cap mushrooms were documented to be growing on the iNaturalist site.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Cross examination continued for a third day today, with prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers interrogating Erin Patterson's claims about weight loss surgery and her body functions in the days after the lunch.Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell step through the day's evidence, which ended with a terse exchange between the accused and the prosecutor.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

If you've been fascinated by the Erin Patterson trial, there's another podcast you probably want to follow: it's the BBC's Diddy on Trial. This is your quick round-up to bring you up to speed with Diddy's trial, which started on the 12 May.Since launching this podcast in November 2024, we have had five criminal counts against Diddy, he's been denied bail three times, faced accusations of witness tampering, lost a lawyer, featured in a Kanye — or Ye — track from behind bars, gone grey, demanded a gag order, launched an Instagram campaign and accused the government of racism.And that's just on the federal side of things. On the civil side, we've had bombshell balcony-dangling allegations, people from Michael Jackson to OJ woven into the web of the 'Diddy-verse', claims against Jay–Z issued and then withdrawn, while the Texan trial lawyer Tony Buzbee told the BBC he has over 150 cases he could raise against Diddy.What does Sean 'Diddy' Combs say? He's denied all the allegations and consistently said he's never sexually assaulted anyone — man, or woman, adult or minor.

Erin Patterson has spent almost all week in the witness box, facing questions today about whether her relationship with the lunch guests was as positive as she claims.In this episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell take you through the day's evidence and recap the week of Erin Patterson's testimony.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

This bonus episode is a narration the transcript from Erin Trudi Patterson's cross-examination yesterday in the Supreme Court of Victoria, where she faces charges for the alleged mushroom poisoning deaths of three people and attempted murder of another.• Erin Patterson, aged 50,  has pleaded not guilty to all charges• Prosecutor Dr. Nanette Rogers questioned Ms Patterson about alleged death cap mushrooms• Ms Patterson, of Leongatha, denies the mushrooms in evidence photos are death caps• Evidence presented includes photos of Ms Patterson's kitchen scales with mushrooms and her dehydrator• Ms Patterson admitted to lying to police about dehydrating food because she was "afraid of being held responsible"• Prosecution alleged Ms Patterson intended to poison guests at lunch, including her estranged husband• Ms Patterson denied intentionally poisoning anyone• Trial is expected to continue for approximately two more weeksVisit mushroommurdertrial.com to subscribe to our free newsletter and access upcoming exclusive content. Find us on social media through links in the show notes, and if you'd like to support our extensive coverage, you can join our Buy Me A Coffee membership for $5.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page

Erin Patterson faced almost an entire day of cross examination from prosecutor Dr Nanette Rogers.In today's episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through how the prosecution challenged Erin Patterson on her cancer claims, her lies about foraging and the meaning of the emojis she shared with her friends on Facebook.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Erin Patterson told the Victorian Supreme Court she ‘lied’ to her elderly relatives at a lunch that left three of them dead and one gravely ill. She’s pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Stephanie Coombes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson explained why she cooked individual beef Wellington's, lied about having cancer and dumped her dehydrator, as she was taken through the July 2023 lunch in detail today.  At the end of Erin's third day in the witness box, investigative reporter Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through what the accused triple murderer told the court. If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.   Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.   Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.   Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.   From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.   Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.   

Mushroom cook weeps in the witness box as she’s asked for the first time about a beef Wellington lunch that killed three elderly relatives. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. Jasper Leak also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Knock-knock-knockin' on Heaven's door" - Ben follows Drake's lead and invites 25 Miss Universe contestants to the show. - Nobody gets sick and tries to text God. - Ben wonders how the ongoing Leongatha mushroom trial has affected beef Wellington consumption. - We debate soup versus stew and the coolest foods to get caught eating. - We consider which of Ben's friends would be the most likely to eat him. - Nobody recounts the time Agatha Christie went missing and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was recruited to the case. - We make plans for the true crime podcast in the event of Nobody's murder. - Nobody struggles to find a moniker for her mum's dead partner. - Ben is shocked by the people who ask how his dad died.

Today, during her second day in the witness box, Erin Patterson accepted that the mushroom meal must have contained death caps.The accused triple murderer also told the jury she foraged for mushrooms for several years leading up to the lunch, spoke about how traumatic hospital experiences in the past had shaken her trust in the health system, and gave details about her financial situation.In today's episode investigative reporter Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell talk through Erin's evidence, including the moments that brought her to tears.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

A voice-acted recreation of the evidence given by accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson in the Victorian Supreme Court. She’s pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to a fatal lunch at her Leongatha home in 2023. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Accused triple murderer, Erin Patterson, has given evidence for the first time in her own trial.In today's episode Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell take you through everything Erin told the jury, including a history of her relationship and marriage to Simon. Erin spoke about converting to Christianity, building her dream home, the traumatic birth of their first child and her relationship with Simon's parents, Don and Gail.Earlier in the day, there were details given about the plates in Erin's home, the three SIM cards under investigation, and some texts between Erin and her mother-in-law Gail.Erin Patterson will resume giving evidence tomorrow.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au- It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.   Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.   Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.   Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Investigative reporter Rachael Brown and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.   From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.   Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.   

As the fifth week of trial comes to a close, what is Erin Patterson's defence team most focused on challenging in the prosecution's case against her?Kristian Silva, Rachael Brown and Stephen Stockwell recap the key points of contention so far, and wrap up the week's most recent evidence.We also farewell Kristian as he steps away to become a dad, taking him through some of your baby name suggestions.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Rachael and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Defence lawyer Colin Mandy SC is probing the police case against accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson, as her trial races toward its conclusion. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey, and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Barrister Colin Mandy has suggested police failed to seize devices from Erin Patterson's home, during the search where she was left alone with one of her phones.In today's episode, Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell break down the day's evidence, and reveal some exciting personal news.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

The jury in mushroom cook Erin Patterson’s triple murder trial hears allegations she swapped SIM cards between mobile phones, remotely reset a phone after it was seized by police – and the phone police have been unable to find. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're approaching the end of the Mushroom Murder Trial, with hearings potentially concluding this week and the jury soon deciding Erin Patterson's fate. I share updates from recent court proceedings, including details from police searches of Erin Patterson's home and the evidence allegedly collected.• Erin Patterson (50) from Leongatha is charged with three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. Her plea is not guilty.• Police search on August 5, 2023 allegedly yielded items including a food hydrator manual, electronic devices, and kitchen items• Officers documented Erin Patterson's kitchen area, capturing video footage and photographs• Collected electronics included phones, a tablet, and a personal computer• Evidence about  a SIM card to a Nokia phone • A second search on November 2, 2023 (day of arrest) specifically sought to locate a mobile phone that "has never been located by police"Review this podcast in less than a minute Thanks for listening. For more information, visit my website. Make sure you subscribe to my newsletter on www.mushroommurdertrial.com, it's jam-packed with news about the trial. Plus I'm on Instagram at Erin underscore pod. You can find me on Facebook. Just search the podcast, the mushroom Murder Trial podcast. Want to review my podcast? It's easy - just click here.And if you were feeling like rewarding me for the thousands of hours I've spent on this work, I have a buy me a coffee membership which allows you to pay $5 as a thanks and I get a coffee. This goes towards the editing, studio hire, liability insurance, equipment, sound and voiceovers. Plus there's exclusive membership material on the site, just for you.Instagram @Erin_PodcastTwitter @lisapodcastsMushroom Murder Trial Website Facebook page

The prosecution alleged today that Erin Patterson handed over a secondary phone when police searched her home after changing sim cards mid-search. The officer in charge of the investigation said they never found her primary phone, described as "Phone A".In today's episode Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell talk through the multiple phone and sim card swaps, Erin's shopping list prior to the lunch and the websites she supposedly visited.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

We have voice-acted Erin Patterson’s police interview, as played to the jury in her triple-murder trial. Patterson, who denies any wrongdoing, told police she’d never foraged for mushrooms and didn’t own a dehydrator - just two days after they retrieved her dehydrator from the tip. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, and Stephanie Coombes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The health department official, whose job it is to respond to health risks, read the court her messages to Erin Patterson as she tried to trace the source of the mushrooms used in the deadly lunch.Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell also discuss the results of the lunch guests' autopsies and the defence's challenges to digital forensics officer, Shamen Fox Henry.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Erin Patterson's police interview a week after the 2023 beef Wellington lunch was played to the jury today.Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell step through the key moments of the interview, as well as the events leading up to it that day, including a police search of Erin's home and what they found in the kitchen.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

As the fourth week of the trial comes to a close, we walk through all the key messages Erin sent to her Facebook friends, and how they fit into the timeline of events the prosecution has presented to the jury.Rachael Brown also joins Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell for our Friday Wrap, recapping the biggest moments of the week in court. Finally, we bring you a bonus length audience Q&A, because the inbox is overflowing with your curious questions.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

A fresh twist in the mushroom triple-murder trial: expletive-laden Facebook messages found on Erin Patterson’s phone that labelled her husband a ‘deadbeat’ and his parents ‘a lost cause’. Today, the case against Erin Patterson. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook messages Erin Patterson sent to friends reveal frustration and anger towards her estranged husband Simon, and two of her lunch guests, Don and Gail Patterson.  Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell break down more findings from digital forensics officer Shamen Fox Henry, as well as a council-led investigation into mushrooms sold at Asian grocers in south east Melbourne.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Bing search results for the citizen science website iNaturalist were found on devices at the Patterson home, in evidence presented by the prosecution today.Kristian Silva and Stephen Stockwell recap the evidence from digital forensics officer, Dr Shamen Fox Henry, and answer more audience questions.If you've got questions about the case that you'd like Kristian and Stocky to answer in future episodes, send them through to mushroomcasedaily@abc.net.au-It's the case that's captured the attention of the world.Three people died and a fourth survived an induced coma after eating beef wellington at a family lunch, hosted by Erin Patterson.Police allege the beef wellington contained poisonous mushrooms, but Erin Patterson says she's innocent.Now, the accused triple murderer is fighting the charges in a regional Victorian courthouse. Court reporter Kristian Silva and producer Stephen Stockwell are on the ground, bringing you all the key moments from the trial as they unravel in court.From court recaps to behind-the-scenes murder trial explainers, the Mushroom Case Daily podcast is your eyes and ears inside the courtroom.Keep up to date with new episodes of Mushroom Case Daily, now releasing every day on the ABC listen app.

Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

No sign of death caps - that was the judgment of a leading mushroom expert asked to analyse beef Wellington from Erin Patterson’s fatal lunch. Today - where Erin Patterson’s defence lawyers are taking the jury as they fight three charges of murder and one of attempted murder. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the trial of Erin Patterson enters its second week, we examine the latest developments in the alleged mushroom murder case that shocked a small Victorian town. Plus, with superannuation making headlines recently, we've been wondering... what can you actually do with all that retirement money you're not supposed to touch. In headlines today The sole survivor of the mushroom poisoning incident in Leongatha, has given evidence alongside the medical staff who treated the victims; A Grandmother will be charged after she was found in her Coonabarabran home trying to self harm near the bodies of her two grandsons; Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada will never be for sale; Skype is no longer, Microsoft shutting down the platform; Jennifer Anniston was at home when a man tried to get into her property by ramming his car through the gates. Listen to Mushroom Case Daily here THE END BITSSupport independent women's mediaCheck out The Quicky Instagram hereGET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Stephen Stockwell, Producer of ABC's Mushroom Case Daily podcast Lynda Cross, Head of Guidance at Aware Super Executive Producer: Taylah StranoBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: This episode was originally published in August 2023. In July 2023, four relatives attended a family lunch at the home of Erin Patterson, a mother of two from Leongatha in Australia. Within days of the lunch, three of the guests were dead, with a fourth left fighting for his life in hospital. A beef wellington that was served for lunch on the day is suspected to have contained poisonous death cap mushrooms. But why were they in there? A court in Australia must now decipher whether it was simply a tragic accident or if there was something more sinister at play. Patterson's trial opened last week in Victoria, Australia and is expected to last six weeks. She is facing three murder charges and one of attempted murder. In 2023, following Patterson's arrest, Bernice Harrison spoke to John Ferguson, a journalist with The Australian who outlined the details of the case; while retired homicide investigator Charlie Bezzina, who has worked on some of Australia's most high-profile cases explained the challenges for police in a case such as this. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional testimony by Crown witness Simon Patterson in the murder trial of his wife Erin, who has pleaded not guilty to deliberately poisoning elderly relatives with death cap mushrooms. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Stephanie Coombes. Our original music is by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erin Patterson served a mushroom meal that killed three elderly relatives and made another seriously ill. The crown says it was murder. Patterson says it was all a terrible accident - and that in the aftermath, Patterson behaved in ways that might make her look guilty simply because she was panicking. Today - all the detail of that fatal 2023 lunch. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday Headlines: Albo still ahead as preferred PM, newly-elected Canadian PM sends strong message to Trump, rental affordability has never been worse in Australia, ultra-processed foods could be causing more deaths than fentanyl, and Harry Potter actor says he’s surprised at the amount of backlash.Deep Dive: Inside the mushroom murder trialA regional Victorian town is in the global spotlight this week as the murder trial of Erin Patterson gets underway. Patterson first made headlines in 2023 when three people died and another person was hospitalised after eating a Beef Wellington at her Leongatha home. In this episode of The Briefing, Tara Cassidy speaks to ABC journalist Stephen Stockwell, who’s covering the trial, about why this case has captivated the world and what we can expect from the weeks ahead. Further Listening from the headlines: EXCLUSIVE: Peter Dutton responds to fake Nazi image, backflips and being underdog The ugly truth about your delicious bacon sandwich Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most highly anticipated murder trials in recent memory is about to begin in regional Victoria. Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three people and attempting to murder another after serving up a Beef Wellington allegedly laced with lethal death cap mushrooms. Today, Stephen Stockwell co-host of the ABC podcast Mushroom Case Daily on what to expect as jury selection begins. Featured: Stephen Stockwell, co-host of Mushroom Case Daily