Woman pleads not guilty to DV murder of man found dead on Newell Highway

Jess Scully · ABC News (AU)

Published 6 Nov 2026, 2:47 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Mark Akers was found dead on the side of the Newell Highway in June last year. The woman charged with his murder has pleaded not guilty.

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