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Murder accused in court as town champion mourned

Peter Bannan

A MAN charged with murdering Quambatook “dear friend and champion” Merril Kelly has appeared in court. Brian Barnes, 67, faced Bendigo Magistrates’ Court yesterday for a filing hearing after being charged over the Tuesday incident. Mr Barnes was arrested without incident in the Welshmans Reef area on Wednesday. Ms Kelly’s body was discovered by authorities […]

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