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Killer denied parole with location of body still unknown

No body, no parole laws keep Tim Pullen's killer behind bars as Parole Board reject application

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20th Dec. 2018 7:12 AM

Mackay's Tim Pullen, who was killed in April, 2012.

'Law and order' pollies have stuffed up rehab, expert says

Prisoners on remand not getting the help they need, judges say

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08th Dec. 2018 6:12 AM

Bill Potts, Queensland Law Society deputy president, says a lack of drug treatment for remand prisoners is detrimental to rehab work and long-term community safety.

Parole board ordered to end secrecy around jail release

The head of the parole board has finally been read the Riot Act and told to end the secrecy surrounding the release of...

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28th Nov. 2018 5:11 AM

Anthony Sampieri appears via video link at Waverly Court on Monday. Artist: Vincent de Gouw

Girl whose dreams vanished inspires call for change

Her dreams vanished, her life marked with tragedies. But her death may not have been in vain　

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13th Aug. 2018 4:08 PM

Drug abuse and illness characterised Jay Maree Harmer's adult life. Her death has been a catalyst for calls to reform palliative care for prisoners.

Wife-killer Crump to get parole hearing

Wife was found dead with stab wounds and head injuries in isolated lagoon

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28th June 2018 4:06 PM

Russell Crump (with beard) was arrested for the 2002 murder of Erica Tomkinson.

No body, no parole - and with no lawyer there is no hearing

Manslaughter inmate turns up with paperwork but no lawyer

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11th May 2018 5:05 AM

Greg Dufty went missing on the Gold Coast.

She was only 38. Why did she die so young?

Jay Maree Harmer died in her sleep after leaving hospital and going back to jail　

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05th April 2018 5:04 AM

Jay Maree Harmer's death in jail is the subject of an inquest and discussion about prison healthcare. (File)