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Arsonist faces court over St Kilian's fire; Patterson appeal

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St Kilian's fire: accused arsonist faces court after mental health relapse
A 63-year-old man has been charged and faced court over the historic St Kilian's church fire, following a mental health relapse.
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Man arrested after another fire at Bendigo's troubled All Saints Church site
A man has been arrested after another fire at Bendigo's troubled All Saints Church site, which emergency services have been called to three times in a week.
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Erin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice
Lawyers for Erin Patterson have argued her mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to a 'catastrophic' failure of justice, claiming allowing jurors to stay in the same hotel as police and prosecution denied her a fair trial.
theguardian.com
'An absolute disgrace': roads, health, crime fuel the surge to One Nation
An exclusive survey reveals a stunning shift in voter intentions toward One Nation, fuelled by frustration over roads, health and crime.
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Bulldogs co-coach wins Cheatley; Colbo legend claims fourth league medal
The Heathcote league's night of nights saw the Bulldogs co-coach win the Cheatley medal, while a Colbo legend claimed his fourth league medal.
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