Date: 25 February 2026 The recent, widespread allegations against Melbourne gynaecologist Dr Simon Gordon have shocked the community and raised profound questions about patient safety and medical accountability. Following an extensive investigation by ABC’s Four Corners, the matter has been formally referred to Victoria Police, prompting a necessary public conversation about the line between medical...

A scathing report has laid bare a decade of systemic corruption, criminal infiltration, and brazen extortion within the Victorian construction division of the Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU), revealing how the state’s signature $100 billion Big Build infrastructure program became a feeding trough for organised crime, costing taxpayers an estimated $15 billion  (that...

In the world of law, where justice is the ultimate pursuit, certain principles are sacred. For any legal practitioner, these are not just guidelines but the very bedrock of their profession. At the very top of this list are three golden rules: never lie to the court, do not mislead the court, and certainly, do...

Justice has been served on a silver platter – and it tastes nothing like death cap mushrooms. After 11 grueling weeks of testimony, a Victorian Supreme Court jury has delivered the verdict Australia has been waiting for: Erin Patterson is GUILTY of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder a fourth with a lunch that...

The recent headlines about the child care crisis have been heartbreaking and infuriating for parents and communities across Australia. Hearing stories of abuse and neglect in places where our children are supposed to be safest cuts to the core. It leaves us feeling angry, helpless, and desperate for solutions. How can we ensure this never...

Colin Mandy, SC, the defense lawyer for Erin Patterson, has presented a multi-faceted argument aimed at establishing his client’s innocence and challenging the prosecution’s narrative. His defense hinges on several key points: 1. Mushroom Foraging as a Hobby, Not Malice: Mandy emphasized that Erin Patterson’s interest in wild mushrooms was a genuine hobby that blossomed...

In the high-stakes Erin Patterson murder trial, Crown Prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, has delivered a compelling and unyielding closing argument, meticulously dissecting the defense’s narrative and presenting a picture of calculated deception. Rogers’ strategy has been to highlight inconsistencies in Patterson’s accounts, question her credibility, and underscore actions she argues are indicative of guilt. A...