An inquest begins into the deaths of six primary school students after a jumping castle incident in Hillcrest. The inquiry is set to examine how safety procedures were followed and whether appropriate standards were in place at the time of the incident.

Across reporting, the inquest is described as long-awaited, and both outlets say it will scrutinise safety processes and compliance with national standards. The focus includes the circumstances surrounding the incident and the steps taken by relevant parties before and during the event.

While both sources frame the proceedings similarly, they do not differ on key details about what the inquest will cover, including the number of students who died and the core issue of safety and standards. Further information from witnesses and evidence presented during the inquest is expected to clarify the events leading up to the tragedy and assess how national requirements were applied.