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Two-day pre-sentencing hearing at Victorian supreme court comes after Patterson was found guilty of triple murder and attempted murder on 7 JulyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWelcome to our live coverage of Erin Patterson’s plea hearing.On 7 July, Patterson was found guilty of murdering her estranged husband’s parents, Don and Gail Patterson, and his aunt Heather Wilkinson. A Victorian supreme court jury also found Patterson guilty of attempting to murder Heather’s husband, Ian Wilkinson. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2025/aug/25/erin-patterson-live-updates-mushroom-murder-victim-impact-statements-plea-hearing-ntwnfb Author : Adeshola Ore Publish date : 2025-08-25 00:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to

There will be expanded access to 5% deposits for first home buyers from 1 October. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlbanese says the government will continue pushing for a two-state solution, as Israel pushes ahead with its military campaign in Gaza.Sara asks whether there’s more the government can do to help stop the conflict. Albanese says Labor has advocated “directly to the Israeli government, but also through our vote in international forums” to get aid into Gaza, advocate for a ceasefire, and get the hostages released.They’re sovereign states, and I welcome their

Russian foreign minister praises Trump’s effort and was defensive when asked if Putin was ‘stringing along’ TrumpRussia accused western European leaders on Sunday of not wanting peace in Ukraine, as Moscow’s most senior diplomat praised efforts by Donald Trump to end the war, while Vice-President JD Vance said the US would “keep on trying” to broker talks in the absence of a deal.Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, made the comments during a sometimes contentious interview on NBC on Sunday morning, during which he denied his country had bombed civilian targets in Ukraine. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/24/russia-ukraine-vance-trump Author

Bystanders jumped in to help balloon land on residential road on Saturday, narrowly missing houses and carsA hot air balloon made a dramatic landing in the middle of a street in Bedford on Saturday in front of shocked residents.Sam Coldham said he saw the balloon descending in Bower Street in the east of England town at about 9.30am, while he was out walking the dog with his partner, Sian King. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/24/near-perfect-landing-hot-air-balloon-guided-down-on-to-bedford-street Author : Morgan Ofori Publish date : 2025-08-24 15:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.