The details of the 49-year-old’s final days were aired during a committal hearing of John Torney, 41, who has been charged with negligent manslaughter over her death.
Tuesday 14 October 2025
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- theage.com.au
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- theage.com.au
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Exclusive Brethren called the web a ‘pipeline of filth’. Now they have a podcast
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The Brethren called the internet a pipeline of filth. Now they have a podcast
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Australian man revealed as alleged head of Asian crime gang that ordered woman’s kidnap and murder
- brisbanetimes.com.au
‘It felt personal’: Britt and Taz open up about The Block (and what WA’s top cop thinks)
- brisbanetimes.com.au
‘It felt personal’: Britt and Taz open up about The Block (and what WA’s top cop thinks)
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This herby goat’s cheese, leek and pea tart looks fancy, but it’s as easy as pie
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How a residency tweak is smoothing Anastasia and Hektor’s path to Olympic debut
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The office bully is returning to work, and I have to help them. What do I do?
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In every couple, there’s a travel organiser and a passenger. I know who I’d rather be
- brisbanetimes.com.au
Cook the trends of 2025: How to make the must-try dishes seen on every cool menu
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Australian man revealed as alleged head of Asian crime gang that ordered woman’s kidnap and murder
- smh.com.au
‘It felt personal’: Britt and Taz open up about The Block (and what WA’s top cop thinks)
- smh.com.au
‘It felt personal’: Britt and Taz open up about The Block (and what WA’s top cop thinks)
- smh.com.au
I Tweaked My Windows Handheld to Play Battlefield 6. Use These Settings to Join the Action
- cnet.com
Australians’ biggest fears about buying EVs – and the one new tax they actually want
- theage.com.au
Flower petals and half-days off: The prizes given to WorkCover staff for closing claims
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Flower petals and half-days off: The prizes given to WorkSafe staff for closing claims
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Flower petals and half-days off: The prizes given to WorkSafe staff for closing claims
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What’s up, what’s down: Which restaurants gained (and lost) hats in the new SMH Good Food Guide
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‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
- theage.com.au
‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
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‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
- theage.com.au
‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
- brisbanetimes.com.au
‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
- smh.com.au
‘The little bastard done it’: Only person charged over Spear Creek murders admits he lied to police
- smh.com.au
The police chief’s plan to tackle crime lacks specifics and will face budget headwinds
- theage.com.au
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- theage.com.au
The police chief’s plan to tackle crime lacks specifics and will face budget headwinds
- theage.com.au
Executives resign from childcare chain after abuse charges against ex-staffer
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Disruption premium: Why the Hawks’ first, late Merrett bid just doesn’t cut it
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