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 15 – Thursday 17 July 2025

Inquest into the Disappearance and Suspected Death of Zac BARNES

Courtroom One at 10am

Before Deputy State Coroner Forbes


Wednesday 16 July 2025

Inquest into the Death of Marco BINDI-FORTONI

Directions Hearing

Courtroom Three at 9:30am

Before Deputy State Coroner O’Neil


Wednesday 16 July 2025

Inquest into the Death of Frank COLEMAN

Death in Custody

Courtroom Two at 10am

Before State Coroner O’Sullivan


Monday 14 – Friday 18 July 2025

Inquest into the Death of J.C.

Manner of Death

Newcastle Local Court, 343 Hunter St, Newcastle

Before Deputy Chief Magistrate Freund

Last updated: