Man to stand trial for killing woman he lived with A man has pleaded not guilty to the negligent manslaughter of Emma Bates, whose body was found near the NSW-Victorian border in April 2024. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
Accused storms out after negligent manslaughter ruling A man charged over a woman's death has been ordered to stand trial on the charge of negligent manslaughter. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Man pushes for manslaughter charge to be dropped A man charged over the death of his partner has asked a magistrate to throw out the negligent manslaughter charge against him. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Police 'incorrectly' binned manslaughter case evidence A phone and watch belonging to a man accused of negligent manslaughter was mistakenly destroyed by police, a court has been told. AAP · Oct 16, 2025
Man charged over death allegedly threw objects at walls A man charged over the death of his partner was seen raising his fists at her and drinking before her death, a court has been told. AAP · Oct 14, 2025
'She's not dead': man's words when partner didn't wake The mother of a man charged over the death of his partner was worried when he told her the woman was "asleep but not waking up". AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Accused killer's case delayed after fire destroys home A man charged with the negligent manslaughter of a woman he knew will have to wait another four months for his committal hearing. AAP · Jun 24, 2025
State to pay some of accused killer's legal costs A man previously facing assault charges appeared in court charged with the more serious offence of negligent manslaughter after a woman was found dead. AAP · Dec 17, 2024
Victorian man accused of assaulting Emma Bates before her death faces court Court hears charges against Cobram man John Torney include assault and intentionally causing injury The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024
Man in court on assault charges after woman's death A man charged with assaulting 49-year-old Cobram woman Emma Bates has faced court days after she was found dead at a property in the Murray River town. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
Emma Bates death: family pay tribute to Cobram woman’s ‘biggest heart’ after John Torney charged with assaults Torney, 39, due to face Shepparton magistrates court on Friday after woman found dead The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2024