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Article thumbnail: Erin Patterson / Patterson served the lunch but neither she nor her children fell ill. Death cap mushrooms grow wild in forests around her town. THE estranged husband of the By Ashley Nickel woman who cooked a poisonous mushroom lunch that killed three people ?almost died? from a mystery stomach illness last year. Erin Patterson, 48, invited her former in-laws, Gail and Don Patterson, and Gail?s sister and brother-in-law, Heather and Ian Wilkinson, for a family lunch at her home on July 29.
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Article thumbnail: Television programme : NATURAL WORLD - INVASION OF THE CROCODILES. Picture Shows: Adam Britton, Crocodile Biologist with a young crocodile. TX: BBC TWO, Wednesday, 9th May 2007 Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback, spreading in alarming numbers through the billabongs, rivers and beaches of the Northwest Territories. Last year over three hundred had to be removed from the harbour of Darwin, the region's capital. Biologist Adam Britton is trying to find out why the crocs have suddenly become such a problem. With satellite transmitters he starts to monitor their movements, and the results are startling. WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to Terms of Use of BBC Digital Picture Service. In particular, this image may only be used during the publicity period for the purpose of publicising 'NATURAL WORLD - INVASION OF THE CROCODILES' and provided Emma Ross is credited. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising or other commercial uses, requires the prior written approval of Emma Ross.
Article thumbnail: Television programme : NATURAL WORLD - INVASION OF THE CROCODILES. Picture Shows: Adam Britton, Crocodile Biologist with a young crocodile. TX: BBC TWO, Wednesday, 9th May 2007 Australia's deadly saltwater crocs are making a dramatic comeback, spreading in alarming numbers through the billabongs, rivers and beaches of the Northwest Territories. Last year over three hundred had to be removed from the harbour of Darwin, the region's capital. Biologist Adam Britton is trying to find out why the crocs have suddenly become such a problem. With satellite transmitters he starts to monitor their movements, and the results are startling. WARNING: Use of this copyright image is subject to Terms of Use of BBC Digital Picture Service. In particular, this image may only be used during the publicity period for the purpose of publicising 'NATURAL WORLD - INVASION OF THE CROCODILES' and provided Emma Ross is credited. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising or other commercial uses, requires the prior written approval of Emma Ross.
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Article thumbnail: ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Major Sumner performs a welcome to country on August 30, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. On October 14, 2023, Australians will vote on a referendum to amend the Constitution to recognise First Peoples of Australia and establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. To pass, the referendum requires a 'double majority'?? a national majority of 'yes' votes, and a majority of states voting 'yes'. (Photo by James Elsby/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 30: Major Sumner performs a welcome to country on August 30, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. On October 14, 2023, Australians will vote on a referendum to amend the Constitution to recognise First Peoples of Australia and establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. To pass, the referendum requires a 'double majority'?? a national majority of 'yes' votes, and a majority of states voting 'yes'. (Photo by James Elsby/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Yes campaign launch in Adelaide, Australia.
Article thumbnail: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Yes campaign launch in Adelaide, Australia.