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An investigation has found the pilot of the helicopter that crashed on top of an Australian hotel two months ago was affected by alcohol and was not qualified to fly at night

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Watchhouses in Queensland being used to detain children are overcrowded, lack fresh air and privacy, the Inspector of Detention Services says.

Inspector of detention services warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ of locking up young people in places ‘not suitable for detaining children’

Tragic helicopter crash in Cairns, Australia leads to pilot's death and injuries to hotel guests. Investigations ongoing.

A man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed onto a hotel roof in Queensland, Australia, was an employee of the aviation company that owned the aircraft but didn't work as a pilot and hadn't flown in Australia before

Tragic helicopter crash in Cairns, Australia, leads to pilot's death, hotel evacuation, and ongoing investigation.

A pilot who fatally crashed a helicopter into a hotel was a ground crew employee who earlier attended a farewell party, a charter company says.

Tragic helicopter crash in Cairns, Australia leads to hotel evacuation and investigation. Unauthorized flight raises questions about pilot's identity and s...

Crash prompts evacuation of hundreds of people from building as flames engulf the aircraft