What happens to a country town when the world's media arrives?

It was the trial that gripped the nation and the world.

But what happens to a small country town when the world's media descends on it?

Morwell is a tiny town known for power plants and rose gardens. Then, it suddenly found itself the centre of a media circus.

While killer cook Erin Patterson's crimes were committed at her home an hour away - she chose to be tried in Morwell, the next closest court.

Just days ago the local courthouse was buzzing with reporters, writers and documentary makers.

When Brandon Moore began work as a barista at the nearby cafe this was not in the job description. 

"I've done millions of coffees," he said.

"It's been crazy."

Brandon knew the moment the jury had reached a verdict.

"When it happened you could tell it happened - it was during our lunch rush," he said.

"Everyone inside just jumped up, you could hear the chairs getting pulled back and they jumped up and bolted out straight to the court.

"I think half of them left without paying so that was funny but I let it slide."

Now, the bright lights have dimmed - and the cameras packed away. 

Mayor of the Latrobe City Council Dale Harriman said the case has injected a huge sum into their economy.

"We know roughly three-and-a-half to four million dollars for the Latrobe City Region which has mostly come from food and accommodation," he said.

"But there's those little add-ons where we've had the tourists come down because they're wanted to see the area so that's been a bit of a bonus as well."