Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe mother of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly plotted to kill children at a local primary school says her son did not pose a risk to the public.Updated June 17, 2026 — 7:17pm,first published 7:14pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:22Why women are suddenly interested in ice hockeyVideo icon1:25Bikie arrested again after goodwill gesture gone wrong outside courtVideo icon2:37Controversial abortion bill passes SA upper houseVideo icon1:39The Herald's experts have their say ahead of kick-offAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Mum defends teen son accused of plotting attack at local school
The mother of a 13-year-old boy who allegedly plotted to kill children at a local primary school says her son did not pose a risk to the public.
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