Coroner rules child killings ‘preventable’
A South Australian coroner has ruled that the killings of two children in 2016 by their mother's partner were preventable if authorities had intervened earlier.
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Pilot error cause fatal crash: inquest
Pilot error was responsible for a helicopter crash near Newcastle in 2019 that killed five people, a coroner has found after an inquest probing the accident.
Cop chase that killed toddler ‘appalling’
A coroner has slammed police decisions during a pursuit that led to a toddler being crushed to death in her own Sydney backyard as appalling.
Families slam ‘reckless’ pilot at inquest
The families of four people killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of NSW have slammed the aircraft's "reckless pilot" at an inquest into the accident.
Inquest closure for murdered teen’s family
As an inquest concludes, murdered Queensland teenager Annette Mason's sister says the fight to get answers into the 15-year-old's death in 1989 was worthwhile.
Witness denies Qld teen’s 1989 murder
A inquest witness has denied killing Annette Mason, who was bludgeoned to death in a house she shared with friends in Toowoomba in November 1989.
Inquest into Qld teen’s murder continues
The Queensland coroner will continue an inquest into the death of Toowoomba teenager Annette Mason, who was bludgeoned to death in 1989.
Star boss denies not being ‘fully candid’
A Star Entertainment manager has denied staying silent about a report linking organised crime to a junket operator that ran a VIP room at The Star Sydney.
Hannah Clarke gets last word at inquest
The death of Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her controlling, paranoid estranged husband has been the subject of a confronting inquest.
Rowan Baxter a ‘monster’: Clarke’s parents
Hannah Clarke's parents have described Rowan Baxter as a "true monster", saying nothing could have stopped him from killing their daughter.
Psychologist had ‘no concerns’ with Baxter
A month before Rowan Baxter killed his children, his psychologist had no concerns about his mental health, saying contact with his children would be ideal.
Police training ‘puts DV victims at risk’
Limited training is putting frontline officers and domestic violence victims at substantial risk, the inquest into Hannah Clarke's death has been told.
Hannah feared DV order would antagonise ex
Hannah Clarke told police her estranged husband was "a psycho" after he took one of their children after the couple separated in 2019, an inquest has been told.
Mason family devastated as inquest delayed
A coroner has adjourned hearings into the cold-case murder of Queensland teenager Annette Mason after lawyers asked for more time with a 'person of interest'.
Rowan Baxter left ‘suicide/goodbye’ note
An inquest has heard a Rowan Baxter phone message found after he killed his estranged wife Hannah Clarke and their kids seemed like a "suicide/goodbye" note.
Hannah feared husband would kill her: mum
In the weeks before Hannah Clarke's estranged husband killed her and their children she feared her life was in danger, an inquest in Brisbane has been told.
Qld coroner threatens witness with perjury
A Queensland coroner hearing evidence into the cold-case murder of Darling Downs teen Annette Mason has threatened a witness with perjury charges.
Hannah feared husband would kill her
Hannah Clarke's estranged husband said he had considered abducting a previous partner and ending their lives, an inquest in Brisbane has heard.
‘Brave’ Hannah spoke about fiery attack
Hannah Clarke had burns to 97 per cent of her body when giving details about the fatal fire her estranged husband started in her car, an inquest has been told.
Hannah’s ‘amazing strength’ before death
Hannah Clarke yelled for a man to call police as her estranged husband had put petrol on her and was trying to kill her, an inquest in Brisbane has been told.
Man crushed after wrong button pushed
A man was crushed to death on a Queensland drill rig after a co-worker tried to shut down machinery but repeatedly pushed the wrong button, a coroner has heard.
Bus driver safety measures ‘ineffective’
A union representing bus drivers wants a coroner to fast-track safety measures in light of 711 incidents of abuse or assault on Brisbane drivers last year.
Inquest into Qld bus driver’s fiery death
A mentally ill man who lit flammable liquid and threw it onto a Brisbane bus driver had been discharged from community mental health services months before.
Kumanjayi’s family will fight for justice
Kumanjayi Walker's remote community hopes a coronial inquest will bring justice after a Northern Territory policeman was acquitted of his murder.
Cops’ ‘catastrophic failure’ before murder
A Queensland woman murdered by her abusive former partner would still be alive if not for the "catastrophic failure" of Queensland police, a court has heard.
Fatal crane collapse on ‘pie crust’ ground
A coroner has recommended regulation changes after an inquest into the death of a photographer who died after a platform plunged 50 metres to the ground.
Victim had ‘nothing to fear’ killer claims
A Queensland coroner is investigating the police response to domestic violence complaints by a woman about her ex-partner before the pair died in a fire.
Qld DV inquest hears of ‘sniper’ threat
The adequacy of the police response to complaints by a woman about her ex-partner are being considered during an inquest into the 49-year-old's death in a fire.
Vaccine caused Tas man’s death: Coroner
A Tasmanian father of four died from adverse effects of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, a coroner has found.
Inquest into double murder, cop shooting
An inquest will be held into the deaths of a couple who were stabbed to death at their Brisbane home and their alleged killer who was shot dead by police.
Last text sent by missing teen identified
Almost three years after he vanished in Byron Bay, investigators have identified the last message ever sent by Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.