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State Coroner

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State Coroner was an Australian television series screened on Network Ten in 1997 and 1998. There were two series produced with a total of 29 episodes. The series was set in the State Coroner's office complex and featured investigations into deaths, murders, suicides, accidents and natural causes. The drama begins from the initial inquiry through to the courtroom appearances, the Coroner's final verdict and recommendations for trial or reform.

Aug 14, 19972 seasons28 episodesEndedEN

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Wendy Hughes

Kate Ferrari

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Bob Baines

Clive Trimble

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Andrew Clarke

Colin Docker

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Seasons

Season 1

14 episodes

Premiered Aug 14, 1997

Season 2

14 episodes

Premiered Aug 24, 1998

Episodes

1–6 of 14

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Ep 1

Starting with a Bang

Aug 14, 1997

60m

It's Kate Ferrari's first day as the State Coroner. She is faced with a bombing, a head-on collision which killed three children, a marriage that has almost fallen to pieces and Trimble, the Deputy Coroner who wants her job.

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Ep 2

A Bit of Asthma

Aug 21, 1997

60m

Kate investigates the death of an asthmatic 4 year old who died from an unknown cause. A new face joins the team and Trimble is fascinated by a 60-year old corpse that was found in the country.

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Ep 3

The Price of Success

Aug 28, 1997

60m

While Kate is attempting to fix her failed marriage, she investigates the unexplained death of a famous television host. Trimble inquires to the 'accidental' death of a teenager, who was spraying graffiti in a warehouse at the time of his death. And Dermot is faced with personal problems when forced to work with Senior Constable Liz Mason.

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Ep 4

Coming to Grief

Sep 4, 1997

60m

Frank Kelso, the Attorney General, clashes with Police Minister Mills over the death of a young bridegroom, who died as a result of a high-speed car chase involving a kid. Meanwhile, Trimble has trouble investigating a house fire involving an elderly Italian woman, who doesn't speak English.

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Ep 5

Final Approach

Sep 11, 1997

60m

A pilot tries to save his passengers after crash-landing due to faulty equipment. Kate finds a lump on her breast and is launched into a panic attack. Trimble receives an anonymous tip-off that the body of a crafty criminal is under a concrete slab. Meanwhile, Julie and Liz aren't getting along at work.

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Ep 6

Shortcut to Death

Sep 18, 1997

60m

Kate looks into the death of a fork-lift operator who had a questionable record concerning safety. Trimble investigates the death of a young cerebral palsy sufferer who died whilst taking a bath. Liz and Dermot's relationship is brought back alive. And Kate gets her breast lump cut off, and anxiously waits for the results.

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