NSW to Implement "Joe's Rule" After Hospital Death
Following an internal investigation into the death of two-year-old Joe Massa at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital, which revealed serious systemic failures, the NSW government will implement "Joe's rule", a strengthened rapid response program to help families voice concerns about their loved ones' ...
NSW to Implement "Joe's Rule" After Hospital Death
Following an internal investigation into the death of two-year-old Joe Massa at Sydney's Northern Beaches Hospital, which revealed serious systemic failures, the NSW government will implement "Joe's rule", a strengthened rapid response program to help families voice concerns about their loved ones' ...
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28% Bias Score
NSW Aged Care Home COVID-19 Outbreak: Inquest Highlights Systemic Failures
A coronial inquest found that 19 deaths at Newmarch House aged-care home during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney could have been avoided with proper testing and better leadership; poor communication, staff shortages, and inadequate care contributed to the high death toll.
NSW Aged Care Home COVID-19 Outbreak: Inquest Highlights Systemic Failures
A coronial inquest found that 19 deaths at Newmarch House aged-care home during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney could have been avoided with proper testing and better leadership; poor communication, staff shortages, and inadequate care contributed to the high death toll.
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40% Bias Score
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
An 18-year-old Indigenous Australian, Robert Malayta, drowned in the Ross River near Townsville after fleeing police with his brother in a stolen car on February 24, 2022; a coroner ruled his death an accidental consequence of evading police.
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police in Stolen Car
An 18-year-old Indigenous Australian, Robert Malayta, drowned in the Ross River near Townsville after fleeing police with his brother in a stolen car on February 24, 2022; a coroner ruled his death an accidental consequence of evading police.
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32% Bias Score
Postnatal Anxiety, Hospital Neglect Lead to Mother's Death
A 33-year-old mother, Sarah Skillington, died by suicide at Mitcham Private Hospital on November 19, 2023, after being left unobserved for up to 11 hours, prompting a coronial inquest investigating potential shortcomings in care and hospital protocols.
Postnatal Anxiety, Hospital Neglect Lead to Mother's Death
A 33-year-old mother, Sarah Skillington, died by suicide at Mitcham Private Hospital on November 19, 2023, after being left unobserved for up to 11 hours, prompting a coronial inquest investigating potential shortcomings in care and hospital protocols.
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48% Bias Score
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police After Stolen Car Incident
Eighteen-year-old Robert Malayta drowned in Queensland's Ross River on February 25, 2022, while fleeing police with his brother after a stolen car incident; a coroner ruled the death accidental.
Indigenous Teen Drowns Fleeing Police After Stolen Car Incident
Eighteen-year-old Robert Malayta drowned in Queensland's Ross River on February 25, 2022, while fleeing police with his brother after a stolen car incident; a coroner ruled the death accidental.
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36% Bias Score