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‘No hate in her heart’: Kathleen Folbigg laughed, drank Kahlua, mesmerised by technology in first night out of prison

Folbigg’s advocates now focused on getting convictions quashed when an inquiry into her case reports in coming weeks

The Guardian - AU

‘Extremely humbled’ Folbigg releases first statement

An "extremely humbled" Kathleen Folbigg has spoken out for the first time since her release from jail after 20 years behind bars.

The New Daily

Kathleen Folbigg releases first statement, says she is 'extremely humbled' and 'grateful'

Ms Folbigg spent her first day of freedom since 2003 enjoying simple pleasures, like a comfortable bed and pizza, her best friend Tracy Chapman says.

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A 'grateful' Kathleen Folbigg enjoys simple joys during her first night of freedom

Kathleen Folbigg celebrates with pizza and garlic bread at her friend Tracy Chapman's farm after spending two decades in jail.

Newcastle Herald

‘Is this happening?’: Kathleen Folbigg’s first night as free woman

Kathleen Folbigg was in disbelief and smiling as she stepped out of a prison van in her first moments as a free woman after 20 years in jail.

The New Daily

From Australia’s ‘most hated woman’ to a state pardon: how Kathleen Folbigg walked free

She was labelled a baby killer but advocates say she has suffered one of the country’s gravest injustices

The Guardian - AU

'Thank you': Folbigg's best friend and lawyer speak out after 'horrific' 20 years

"We strongly urge the Attorneys-General across the country to prioritise a review of their post-conviction review systems as a matter of priority."

Newcastle Herald

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Kathleen Folbigg's tragic life started long before her babies died — now she is a free woman

Kathleen Folbigg was no stranger to tragedy when all of her children died before their second birthdays. This is how someone once known as Australia's worst female serial killer was freed from prison.

ABC News

Inside the judicial inquiry which could see convicted killer Kathleen Folbigg pardoned

After a long running inquiry, a decision on whether there is doubt about Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children in the New South Wales Hunter, is expected within months.

ABC News

Yass couple remembered as 'outstanding parents' after horror Easter crash

On Saturday, family members attended the site near Jeir Creek to lay down flowers.

The Canberra Times

'Police can only do so much': plea for caution after horror day on roads

POLICE are urging caution on NSW roads after a horror start to the Easter long-weekend, with six people killed in crashes across the state.

Newcastle Herald

Road deaths mar start of Easter long weekend

Several people have died on Australia's roads on Good Friday, marking a devastating start to the Easter long weekend.

AAP

Kathleen Folbigg letters and diary entries released to inquiry reveal dark moments in jail

An inquiry examining the convictions of Kathleen Folbigg for killing her four children releases letters the mother wrote from jail about the "black moods" referred to in her diaries.

ABC News

Australia's worst female serial killer who murdered kids may be free in just five years

Kathleen Folbigg, 54, has spent 20 of a 25 year sentence in Australian prison after being found guilty of killing her three children, all the while maintaining that they died due to the symptoms of a rare genetic condition

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Kathleen Folbigg inquiry hears experts divided over whether genetic mutation could prove innocence

Almost 20 years after Kathleen Folbigg was convicted of killing her four children, an inquiry is told of new research regarding a genetic mutation.

The Guardian - UK

Lady Maisery: Tender review – a welcome return for the vocal trio

Inspired cover versions and splendid harmony singing soften the moments of bleakness on this thoughtful record

Newcastle Herald

Hunter police and VOCAL join forces to support victim survivors

"Most people when they first come to the police station they're already in a heightened or nervous state."

WEKU

Gaby Moreno is making music on her terms

The L.A.-based artist will embark on a big tour of Europe. She'll be doing 28 shows in six weeks, covering 11 countries, including Germany, The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland.

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Newcastle Herald

Police reveal Fowler Street victim wasn't alone in Hamilton South unit when he was shot

As forensic investigators continue to comb the scene where a man was fatally shot in the chest, detectives have turned their attention to the public for information about who killed the 57-year-old victim in the doorway of his apartment on Tuesday night.

WEKU

25 years on, Lilith Fair is a reminder of how one woman's radical idea changed music

Lilith Fair brought an eclectic array of women's music to millions of fans and was the top grossing music festival of the 1990s.

The Independent UK

Singer-songwriter Marie Naffah: ‘I like finding the magic in the mundane’

The London-born artist is following in the restless footsteps of the great folk and rock songwriters. She speaks to Roisin O'Connor about her love of storytelling, hunting for producers, and escaping the clutches of major labels

Newcastle Herald

Police commanders take up new positions across Hunter

Most of the Hunter region's police commanders who were due to move amid a shake-up of local top brass have started at their new posts.

ABC News

Kathleen Folbigg's lawyers request inquest into deaths of her four children

Kathleen Folbigg, who was convicted in 2003 over the deaths of her four children, hopes a request to the NSW coroner could breathe new life into her bid to have her conviction overturned.

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