Coroner finds systemic failures in RAH cardiac death

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1. Man died amid 'systemic failings' of 'overworked' health system, inquest finds

   Petar Josipovic, who died at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in 2023, could have survived if his high-priority cardiac surgery was performed on time, a coroner has found. The inquest pointed to 'systemic failings' within an 'overworked' health system.

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2. MotoGP track will 'irrevocably' change parklands, Adelaide mayor says

   The proposed design of the Adelaide street circuit that will host the Australian MotoGP from 2027 will be publicly released in the coming weeks. Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith has warned the circuit will 'irrevocably' change the parklands.

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3. Mental health experts anticipate another rise in reports in census

   With Australians asked to report long-term health challenges for just the second time in Tuesday's census, mental health experts expect to see a rise in the number of mental health conditions reported.

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4. Pallister downs McIntosh to claim 200m gold medal at Pan Pacs

   Australia's Lani Pallister overcame Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh to claim 200m gold at the Pan Pacs, but could not repeat the feat against American legend Katie Ledecky in the 1500m.

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5. Quick hits: A 'peanut' jibe, a Starc record and a brain explosion

   Steve Smith called a Bangladesh bowler a 'peanut' for making an appeal, yet could probably have labelled a couple of his batting colleagues as such on a dire Australian batting display on day one of the first Test.

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