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Family of Joey Thurston begin their journey towards truth and justice

Joey Thurston was a much-loved father, friend, son and brother. His connections to his family were deep-rooted. His loved ones remember him as a family-oriented person who was always enthusiastic to organise family events to bring everyone together. He was an avid Hawthorn Football Club supporter. Joey was only 37 years old when he passed […]

Proud Noongar Maaman Jeffrey Winmar: Coronial Inquest begins

The coronial inquest into the death in custody of Jeffrey Winmar will begin on Monday 30 March 2026 at the Coroner’s Court of Victoria and is scheduled to run for 2 weeks. Jeffrey was a proud Noongar man. He was a beloved son, father, uncle, brother, grandson, and cousin to many. He was a family […]

Heather Calgaret’s life was precious, and her passing was preventable: Coroner delivers damning findings around prison healthcare and parole systems

After almost four years since the tragic passing of Heather Calgaret, following an incredibly painful and burdensome journey for her family, Coroner Sarah Gebert has delivered the findings and recommendations from the coronial inquest into Heather’s passing. Today the Coroner found that not only was Heather’s passing preventable, but that she should not have passed […]

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