{
  "id": 3875401,
  "title": "Hillcrest jumping castle inquest date set almost five years after deadly event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/hillcrest-jumping-castle-inquest-date-set-almost-five-years-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T03:07:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/court-date-set-for-hillcrest-jumping-castle-coronial-inquest/106953206"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A coronial inquest into the tragic incident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport will commence in September, nearly five years after six children lost their lives and three others sustained serious injuries. The event occurred during end-of-year celebrations when a jumping castle was lifted into the air by an unexpected gust of wind. Tasmanian coroner Olivia McTaggart has scheduled the first block of hearings to run for four days, commencing on September 21 at the Paranaple Centre in Devonport. Counsel assisting the coroner, Maree Norton SC, informed the court that the hearings will take place daily throughout the week, excluding the 24th. Evidence is anticipated to be provided by the mother of one of the deceased, Georgina Burt, along with representatives from Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania, the health department, and a forensic pathologist. The inquest had been delayed due to a concurrent criminal case, which concluded with Rosemary Anne Gamble, the owner of the business supplying the jumping castle, being found not guilty of negligence in her work health and safety responsibilities.",
  "summary": "A coronial inquest into the Hillcrest jumping castle tragedy that killed six children and left three others seriously injured will officially begin next month.",
  "key_points": [
    "Inquest begins September 21 at Paranaple Centre, Devonport",
    "Six children died, three injured in 2018 jumping castle incident",
    "Evidence from mother of deceased and multiple expert witnesses"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}