Tag: Suicide
US teen commits suicide on webcam: reports
A Florida teenager has apparently committed suicide with a lethal cocktail of pills in front of his webcam as others watched it live on the internet, authorities and local media said.[MORE]
Possible murder-suicide shocks SA coastal town
An apparent murder-suicide has shocked the small coastal town of Port Neill on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia.[MORE]
Praise for SA's handling of rural suicide
The author of a new study into rural suicide says other states should learn from the way South Australia is helping its farmers.[MORE]
Farmers much more likely to commit suicide: report
A study calling for better efforts in treating depression says there are higher-than-average suicide rates among male farmers.[MORE]
$100m sought to address Kimberley youth suicide
The state and federal governments are being urged to invest $100 million in health programs in the Fitzroy Valley to address high levels of youth suicide and incarceration.[MORE]
Coroner probes remand death
A movie depicting the hanging of a teenage girl was shown twice at the Adelaide Remand Centre the day before a Maori man was found hanged in his cell.[MORE]
Govt promises to tackle Indigenous suicide
The Western Australian Minister for Mental Health says addressing the high rate of Indigenous suicide in WA remains a priority for the Government.[MORE]
Suicide prevention targets construction industry
A national suicide prevention service is being launched to try reduce the rate of suicide in the construction industry.[MORE]
UK court to rule on assisted suicide laws
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A terminally ill British woman who wants her husband to help her die has asked the High Court to clarify laws on assisted suicide.[MORE]
Parents pleased with ADF accountability
The parents of an Adelaide soldier who killed himself after being bullied and neglected say they are pleased the Defence Force will finally be held accountable for their son's death.[MORE]
Doctor disciplined over suicide patient's treatment
The Health Practitioners Tribunal has disciplined a former Cooktown doctor over his treatment of a man who committed suicide in 2005.[MORE]
Community push to curb rural suicide
A suicide prevention program has been launched in Tasmania's Midlands.[MORE]
Govt to fund Narrogin Aboriginal psychologist
The Western Australian Government will provide funding for an Aboriginal psychologist in Narrogin to help address mental health issues in the community.[MORE]
McGinty questions Rochford inquest recommendations
The Shadow Attorney General Jim McGinty says he is concerned by suggestions police should be given more powers to suppress information.[MORE]
State Government to consider Coroner's recommendations on Rochford death
The State Government will consider a recommendation to give police more scope to seek the suppression of information which may compromise investigations into serious offences.[MORE]
NT police defend actions over Indigenous suicide
The Northern Territory police force has defended the actions of officers surrounding a death in custody in Arnhem Land.[MORE]
Rural towns embrace suicide prevention program
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A northern Tasmanian town is becoming known for an innovative and effective suicide prevention program.[MORE]
MS sufferer seeks clarification on UK suicide laws
A woman suffering from multiple sclerosis has launched a landmark case in Britain's High Court seeking clarification of the law on assisted suicide.[MORE]
Minister to get Mackay youth suicide report
A task force set up to investigate Mackay's abnormally high youth suicide rate will hand its report to Queensland's Community Services Minister today.[MORE]
12yo's suicide could have been prevented: community
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Far north Qld residents believe the Dept of Child Safety failed to heed concerns of abuse.[MORE]
Suicide note targets 'bully boy' prosecutor
The suicide note of a euthanasia campaigner who was facing jail accuses a 'bully boy' prosecutor of harassment.[MORE]
Child safety dept urged to have Indigenous policies
The state coroner has recommended the Department of Child Safety develop policies specific to Indigenous communities.[MORE]
British police probe death of soldier found hanging
Surrey police have said they were investigating the death of a soldier found hanging at Pirbright army camp in southern England.[MORE]
Study sheds light on pregnancy-related suicide
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A new study has questioned figures on pregnancy-related depression.[MORE]
Wriedt still undecided about comeback
Tasmania's Economic Development Minister Paula Wriedt has not decided whether she is going to return to her job.[MORE]
