Human skull found in Indiana river sparks investigation
Authorities in Franklin County are investigating after a human skull was discovered in the Whitewater River, with the coroner working to determine identity and circumstances.
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Indigenous Custody Deaths Hit Record High in NSW
Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.
Boy, 5, drowns in holiday park swimming pool tragedy
A family holiday turned to tragedy when five-year-old Alfe Scobbie drowned in a swimming pool at Haven's Hafan y Môr Holiday Park in North Wales, prompting a coroner's investigation into the devastating incident.
Coroner warns of home birth risks after mother and baby die
A coroner has sounded the alarm on home birth risks after a double tragedy claimed the lives of a 34-year-old mother and her baby during complications at a planned home delivery in Somerset.
Ricky Hatton inquest reveals tragic death details
The coroner's investigation into Ricky Hatton's sudden death uncovers the emotional struggles and final moments of the beloved Manchester boxing champion.
Woman's overdose ruled unlawful killing by abusive partner
A 32-year-old woman's fatal overdose has been ruled as unlawful killing by a coroner, who found her abusive partner's controlling behaviour directly contributed to her death in a landmark domestic violence case.
Ricky Hatton's son's death cause revealed by coroner
The devastating cause of death has been confirmed for Campbell Hatton, the 18-year-old son of boxing legend Ricky Hatton, after his sudden passing sent shockwaves through the sporting world.
Boy, 11, dies in ute rollover while driving illegally
A community mourns as an 11-year-old boy loses his life in a horrific ute rollover in northern NSW, with another child injured in the devastating incident that occurred while the vehicle was being driven illegally.
Parents' agony as son's body unidentified for 17 months
Exclusive: The devastated parents of Jude Gerrard reveal their ongoing nightmare as their son's body remains in a morgue 17 months after his death, with authorities failing to make identification.
Elderly couple dead for months without coroner investigation
An elderly couple lay undiscovered for months in their London home due to coroner service delays, raising serious questions about elderly care and public service failures.
Soldier's balcony death mystery leaves family seeking answers
The grieving family of a young soldier who fell to his death from a hotel balcony are calling for a fresh investigation after a coroner recorded an open conclusion, leaving crucial questions unanswered about the tragic incident.
Woman's last question to police before death revealed
Exclusive: The heartbreaking final question a vulnerable woman asked police moments before she was found dead, as coroner rules systemic failures contributed to tragedy.
Widow: Husband's workplace death was 'avoidable'
Exclusive: A grieving widow speaks out after her husband was killed in a preventable work accident, with a coroner ruling serious safety failures contributed to his death.
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet resigns amid integrity probe
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has abruptly resigned from politics following a scathing anti-corruption report and internal party pressure, triggering a leadership contest in Australia's most populous state.
NSW Psychiatrists Win 20% Pay Rise After Health Dispute
Psychiatrists across New South Wales' public hospitals have won a significant 20% salary increase following a successful dispute resolution with NSW Health, addressing long-standing workforce retention concerns.
Cambridge graduate dies after refusing cancer chemotherapy
A Cambridge University graduate and mother-of-three who rejected conventional cancer treatment in favour of alternative therapies has died, with a coroner concluding her death was influenced by her anti-vaccination beliefs and chemotherapy refusal.
Indiana coroner faces backlash over corpse social media posts
Johnson County Coroner Mike Pruitt under fire for sharing graphic images of death scenes on personal Facebook account, prompting calls for investigation and resignation.
Court finds issues with NSW Police strip searches
A landmark court ruling has exposed systemic issues with NSW Police strip search practices, prompting urgent calls for reform and raising serious human rights concerns.
Mal Lanyon appointed new NSW Police Commissioner
In a major shake-up for law enforcement, Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon has been named as the next NSW Police Commissioner, succeeding Karen Webb who steps down after a challenging tenure marked by controversy.
Coroner's urgent restaurant warning after pensioner chokes
A coroner issues a critical warning to UK restaurants after a pensioner with Parkinson's chokes on unmodified food, highlighting a widespread safety oversight.
Rochdale grooming victim failed by mental health trust, coroner rules
A coroner finds that failings by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust contributed to the death of a young woman who took her own life after suffering 'significant' abuse by a Rochdale grooming gang.
Paedophile's Unexplained Prison Death Sparks Inquest Mystery
A convicted paedophile was found dead in his cell at HMP Preston in an 'unexplained' incident, prompting a coroner's inquest into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death.
Father died after paramedics missed sepsis signs
A coroner has issued a stark warning after a 39-year-old father died from sepsis. Paramedics assessed him at home but failed to recognise the deadly signs, sending him back to bed with paracetamol. His family is now demanding answers and systemic change.
Australian First: Deaths of Three Women Ruled Gender-Based Violence
In a historic first for Australia, a coroner has officially ruled the deaths of three Ballarat women—Rebecca Young, Hannah McGuire, and Samantha Murphy—as femicides, sparking a major trial into recognising gender-based violence.
Sydney CBD 30km/h Speed Limit Proposed for Safety
Transport for NSW proposes slashing speed limits to 30km/h in Sydney's CBD and inner-city villages like Surry Hills and Darlinghurst in a bold move to drastically reduce pedestrian accidents and fatalities.
Lost evidence obscures cause of fatal Swansea blast
A coroner's inquest into a devastating house explosion in Swansea that claimed a life has been unable to determine the cause due to critical evidence being lost or destroyed, leaving a family without answers.
Secret NSW childcare abuse rating system kept from parents
An explosive investigation reveals a covert government rating system for abuse allegations in NSW childcare centres, deliberately withheld from parents and the public.
NSW Liberals in Crisis After Kiama By-Election Catastrophe
The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
Kiama Byelection: Labor favoured, catastrophic for Liberals
NSW Premier Chris Minns's Labor government is favoured to snatch the seat of Kiama from the Liberals in a crucial byelection, dealing a potential devastating blow to Opposition Leader Mark Speakman's leadership.
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