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CORONER HANDS DOWN FINDINGS OVER BELMONT SHOOTING

The family of a man shot dead by police at Lake Macquarie has criticised the findings of a coronial inquest.

While satisfied with the actions of police, the Deputy State Coroner recommended mandatory training for officers in dealing with the mentally ill, and called for doctors to better follow-up with patients needing regular medication.

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Jane Goldsmith

Jane Goldsmith is a journalist, newsreader and producer based in Newcastle and began working with NBN Television in 2001. Originally from Port Macquarie, Jane has worked in television news and radio and studied at the University of Newcastle.

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