An inquest into a crash at the Royal Daylesford Hotel in which five people died and others were injured hears evidence relating to the hotel’s outdoor dining approval. Reporting from The West Australian and PerthNow says the permit for the hotel’s outdoor dining had expired by the time of the crash. The inquest considers how the permit status may relate to events on the day of the incident and what compliance measures were in place. Both outlets describe the new evidence as significant, indicating that approval for the outdoor dining arrangements was not current at the time the crash occurred. Details of the crash circumstances, including the specific cause and any contributing factors, are under consideration as part of the inquest process. The coverage focuses on the permit expiry and its relevance to regulatory compliance, while further findings from the inquest are expected as evidence is assessed.