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Cop to face death-in-custody inquest

THE police officer acquitted of the manslaughter of Palm Island man Cameron Doomadgee is preparing to face an inquest into his death in custody.

Witness ‘drank 40 beers’ before interview

A KEY witness to the 2004 death in custody of an Aboriginal man on Palm Island drank almost two cartons of full-strength beer before being interviewed by police, an inquest has heard.

Conservationists step up campaign to stop Stradbroke mining

Conservationists are stepping up their campaign to stop mining on North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane.

Council open to Tipplers suggestions

The Gold Coast Mayor says a commercial operator may still be involved with the future shape of the former Tipplers Resort site on South Stradbroke Island, in south-east Queensland.

Key Doomadgee report could be given to lawyers

Lawyers at an inquest into a death in custody on Palm Island off Townsville in north Queensland may be granted access to a review by the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC).

Clarke moves to soothe Tippler’s redevelopment fears

Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke says there is too much misinformation circulating about the future of the former Tippler’s Resort site on South Stradbroke Island.