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Lamarre-Condon trial hears self-defence claim

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Mother charged over Blue Mountains stabbing attack on children
A 42-year-old Sydney woman has been charged with the murder of her five-year-old son and the attempted murder of his two younger siblings after a stabbing attack in the Blue Mountains.
smh.com.au
Former cop Beau Lamarre-Condon argues self-defence in double murder trial, citing struggle over gun
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon is arguing self-defence in his double murder trial, citing a struggle over a gun. He has pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Jesse Baird, 26, and his partner Luke Davies, 29, with a police service weapon in 2024.
theguardian.com
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial as it happened: Former NSW Police officer says he acted in self-defence as trial continues over alleged murders of Jesse Baird, Luke Davies
The Crown alleges Lamarre-Condon formed an obsessive and jealous infatuation with a casual romantic partner before murdering the man and his new partner. The trial continues.
smh.com.au
Walkouts, accusations and a blacked-out agenda: The council meeting where everything went wrong
Liverpool Council's Monday meeting descended into walkouts, accusations and a blacked-out agenda, with the timing of the chaos described as especially bad.
smh.com.au
The common item that could see you kicked off these Sydney beaches
A growing number of Sydney councils are moving to restrict drones on their beaches amid soaring use of the devices and their ability to record without consent.
smh.com.au

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