The Latest Breaking News from Kathleen Folbigg

A rare genetic variant affecting the heart is the focus of a second inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg, three years on from the first inquiry.

Inquiry will hear new evidence of fatal gene mutation that may be to blame

Claims new scientific evidence could clear Kathleen Folbigg prompted the NSW Attorney General to call a fresh inquiry into the convictions for killing four of her children.

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MORNING BRIEFING: A peak body of scientists is confident a new public inquiry into NSW woman Kathleen Folbigg's convictions over her four children's deaths, will hear "overwhelming evidence" that will clear her name.

An Australian state attorney general has declined to pardon a mother convicted almost 20 years ago of smothering her four children to death and instead ordered a new inquiry into whether there could be a medical explanation for the tragedies

Helen Cummings has long advocated for Kathleen Folbigg's release

Scientists had called for Folbigg’s release after it was discovered two daughters had a genetic variant that can cause sudden death

NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman says he can understand why people "will roll their eyes" as he announces plans for another inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her four children.