New drug 100 times stronger than heroin possible factor in death, coroner finds in ACT first The 42-year-old woman died of an overdose in 2022. The Canberra Times · Sep 10
New details shed light on ACT's first e-scooter death, 'gentle friend' remembered The 19-year-old died after her e-scooter collided with a car. The Canberra Times · Aug 7
Sister says Phillip deserved 'fearless investigation' into his overdose death Coroner finds public safety issues after 'deeply loved' man died. The Canberra Times · Aug 4
P-platers driving high-powered utes a 'safety issue' after 16-year-old's death Are the current laws for inexperienced drivers strong enough? The Canberra Times · Jun 5
'Speed, inexperience, intoxication' contributed to death of 21yo His corpse was repeatedly struck by a friend after crash. The Canberra Times · Oct 31, 2024
Hospital's dosage mix-up contributed to a Canberra woman's death She received the wrong doses of painkillers over several days. The Canberra Times · Sep 18, 2024
Sympathy expressed, but no major findings in fatal teen crash coronial Drunk driver killed passengers in 'tragically pointless' circumstances. The Canberra Times · Sep 13, 2024
Baby died after birth injuries 'inadequately treated' in hospital: coroner Post-birth care failures 'deprived him of a chance of survival'. The Canberra Times · Sep 13, 2024
$14,500 a door could have saved Luke's life, but there were 'budget constraints' A coroner has severely criticised the ACT government over the death. The Canberra Times · Aug 22, 2024
Families in distress urge more reforms for ACT coronial process Distressed families remain confused and report significant gaps. The Canberra Times · Jul 9, 2024
After visiting clinic 'like clockwork', Nathan wasn't seen alive again Because this program is voluntary, no alarm was raised. The Canberra Times · Jun 14, 2024
'I'm sorry': ACT's first outdoor Coroners Court opens with apology The inquest into Nathan Booth's unsolved death begins. The Canberra Times · May 29, 2024
Death inquest may query 'effectiveness' of court, cop communication The inquest will look into an inmate death and mental health. The Canberra Times · Feb 8, 2024
'Does that strike you as being strange?': Health execs quizzed about death Court hears tragic event was a catalyst for change at hospital. The Canberra Times · Dec 7, 2023
The Canberra Times · Dec 2, 2023 Access to firearms among dilemmas of managing police mental health The coroner has delivered his findings after AFP suicide hearings.
The Canberra Times · Aug 21, 2023 Court set to start inquest at remote river location Nathan Booth was missing for months before two schoolboys found his body.
The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2023 Repairing a crushing system harming the families it hopes to heal How to value human life as a court looks to leave a 'disastrous' past behind.
The Canberra Times · Jul 14, 2023 'We need to do something': Coroner's push for resources, recognition Reform advocates, an ex-coroner and an eminent lawyer back Ken Archer's call.
The Canberra Times · Jul 8, 2023 'Maggot': Man allegedly caught with improvised gun blows up in court The suspected weapon consisted of two metal poles that were taped together.
The Canberra Times · Jun 27, 2023 Coroner seeking community information about 'suspicious' death A direct line is now open for anyone with information about Nathan Booth's death.
The Canberra Times · Jun 21, 2023 Diversion boost for addicted offenders and added support for coronial processes With too many cases and not enough places, Canberra's drug and alcohol sentencing list now has the funding to take on more.
The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2023 'A family wishes to know what happened': Hospital staff miss inquest deadlines Staff did not provide statements relating to a five-year-old girl's death on time.
The Canberra Times · Apr 21, 2023 Inquest into girl's death may reveal 'significant issues' for hospital The five-year-old died at Canberra Hospital in 2022 after waiting hours to be seen by a doctor.
The Canberra Times · Mar 3, 2023 Coroner sets dates for inquest into little girl's Canberra Hospital death The inquest into the death of Rozalia Spadafora is set to begin in October.
ABC News · Feb 16, 2023 Former Canberra nurse dies in 'sudden and unnatural death' after hospital staff fail to tick a box A coroner finds Patricia Croxon was fatally and erroneously given immediate release medication by hospital staff. Her family says she was just about to celebrate her 80th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary.