Coroners Court New South Wales

Upcoming inquests

Court attendees please note:

All hearings are on Level 2 of the Lidcombe complex. On entry, please make your way to Level 2 and follow the signage to your assigned courtroom.

Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 June 2025 (cont to 16 June 2025)

Inquest into the Disappearance and Suspected Death of Leisl SMITH

Courtroom Two at 10am

Before Deputy State Coroner Grahame


Thursday 12 June 2025

Inquest into the Death of Jack FITZGIBBON

Directions Hearing

Courtroom One at 9:30am

Before Deputy State Coroner Lee


Thursday 12 June 2025

Inquest into the Death of Roland ASHBOLT

Death in Custody

Courtroom One at 10am

Before Deputy State Coroner Lee


Friday 13 June 2025

Inquest into the Disappearance and Suspected Death of Paul WHEELER (AKA Paul JOHNSON)

Directions Hearing

Courtroom Two at 9:30am

Before Deputy State Coroner Grahame


Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 June 2025 (cont to 18 June 2025)

Deaths of N.S. and W.S.

Manner of Death

Lismore Local Court, 9 – 11 Zadoc St, Lismore

Before State Coroner O’Sullivan


Wednesday 11 – Friday 13 June 2025 (cont to 17 June 2025)

Inquest into the Death of Helen HONEY

Manner of Death

Newcastle Local Court, 343 Hunter St, Newcastle

Before Deputy State Coroner Devine

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