News outlets and ‘mummy blogger’ warned over mushroom trial coverage

June 6, 2025 10:12

Several news outlets including the ABC and Crikey, as well as a popular ‘mummy blogger’, have had to amend their online coverage of Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder trial, following suppression order breaches or inappropriate commentary.

The ABC is the latest to have breached a court-ordered suppression order in its Mushroom Case Daily podcast, per Lamestream. The series, which is currently sitting at number one on Apple Podcasts’ top shows chart, covers the daily goings-on in the trial of the alleged triple-murderer.

The ABC reportedly breached the order that aims to protect certain witnesses, in this case, Patterson’s children. The unedited episode was live on Youtube for over 24 hours, before the national broadcaster removed it.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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Jules 9 Jun 25

Be so pleased when this court case if finished. And that I never have to hear ‘Beef Wellington’ again.

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Josephine 6 Jun 25

Media have to be extremely careful in covering such a high profile case as the mushroom trial.
Continuous online coverage these days means extra care is required in ensuring the defendant has a fair trial.

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