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First Nations boy, 10, dies in apparent suicide while in state care in Western Australia



Advocates say the boy took his own life, leaving his family ‘devastated’ and triggering a coronial inquestGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA 10-year-old First Nations boy has died in an apparent suicide in state care in Western Australia, advocates for the family say.Advocates for the family say the boy, who cannot be named, took his own life on Friday night, leaving his family “devastated” and triggering a coronial inquiry.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/18/wa-first-nations-indigenous-boy-death-state-care-suicide-coronial-inquest

Author : Tory Shepherd

Publish date : 2024-04-18 02:21:29

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