Australia news live: Erin Patterson to face pre-sentence hearing for mushroom murders; e-bike delivery riders put on notice

Patterson expected to appear remotely for court hearing via video link from prison. Follow today’s news live

Good morning and welcome. Nick Visser here to take you through the start of today’s news.

Erin Patterson is due back in court a month after she was convicted of killing three members of her estranged husband’s family after serving a death cap mushroom-laced lunch. She has a mention hearing scheduled today, where dates for her pre-sentence hearing, known as a plea, are expected to be set.

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