Tag: Death
Motorcyclist dies after weekend crash
A motorcyclist has died in hospital from injuries received in a crash on the weekend.[MORE]
Motorist 'not guilty' of dangerous driving causing death
A 26-year-old man accused of killing a couple while driving dangerously has been found not guilty in the Perth Magistrate's Court. [MORE]
Mourners farewell swim coach Carew
Hundreds of people have gathered in Brisbane to farewell John Carew, one of Australia's best known swimming coaches.[MORE]
Forensics confirm veteran's bones found in crocodile
Forensic scientists have confirmed that the human remains found in a 4.5-metre crocodile were those of 62-year-old Arthur Booker.[MORE]
Swim coach Carew to be farewelled in Brisbane
Swimming coach John Carew will be farewelled at a funeral service in Brisbane today.[MORE]
Thais wear black in memory of Princess
An elaborate six-day funeral ceremony is beginning in Thailand for Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of the king. [MORE]
Tainted milk kills six children in India
Six tribal children died and more than 60 fell ill after drinking adulterated milk in a state school in eastern India, officials said on Friday.[MORE]
Suspicious death at remote road house
The Erldunda Roadhouse, 200 km south of Alice Springs, is not serving petrol this morning after the suspicious death of a woman there overnight. [MORE]
Woman killed by husband's coffin
A woman in Brazil was killed by the coffin carrying her late husband when the hearse they travelled in was hit by another vehicle, local media reported.[MORE]
Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell dead at 62
Mitch Mitchell, stickman for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, found dead in a hotel room.[MORE]
South Africa declares official mourning for Makeba
South African President Kgalema Motlanthe has declared a period of national mourning for music legend and anti-apartheid activist Miriam Makeba.[MORE]
Fan found dead outside Paula Abdul's home
A former American Idol contestant has been found dead outside Paula Abdul's home.[MORE]
Indian man killed for urinating on wall
An Indian man has beaten his neighbour to death for urinating against the wall of his house after a drinking binge, newspapers said.[MORE]
Death penalty debate 'a global issue'
Indonesia's Foreign Minister says the debate about the appropriateness of the death penalty is not confined to just Australia and Indonesia.[MORE]
Yasser Arafat's death commemorated in the West Bank
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank have gathered at Yasser Arafat's grave to mark the fourth anniversary of their historic leader's death, but no events were planned in Hamas-run Gaza.[MORE]
Investigation continues into Caloundra bones
Queensland police are continuing investigations into the discovery of human bones at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Coroner probes remand death
A movie depicting the hanging of a teenage girl was shown twice at the Adelaide Remand Centre the day before a Maori man was found hanged in his cell.[MORE]
US pays tribute to Miriam Makeba
The US joins chorus of tributes to legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba.[MORE]
Bali bombing victim's mum opposes death penalty
Ulladulla parent Gayle Dunn, whose son was killed in the Bali bombings in 2002, has spoken out against the death penalty imposed on three men responsible for killing 202 people.[MORE]
Tributes flow for beloved Carew
The Australian swimming community is mourning the loss of beloved Hall of Fame coach John Carew, who died in Brisbane this morning.[MORE]
Mother emotional at balcony fall victim's funeral
A funeral service has been held for a Chinese student who fell to her death from a balcony after an alleged attack.[MORE]
Hall of Fame coach Carew dies, aged 81
John Carew, the swimming coach who oversaw the career of Olympic gold medallist Kieren Perkins, has died in Brisbane.[MORE]
Lorca's grave to be opened
The common grave where Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca is buried will be opened in private at the request of his family.[MORE]
Lake body confirmed as missing angler
A body found in Lake Burrendong, near Wellington in central western New South Wales, has been formally identified as a missing fisherman.[MORE]
Vandals attack Adelaide cemetery
Adelaide police are investigating a vandalism attack at West Terrace cemetery.[MORE]
