Rapids ride inquest to make start

THE long-awaited coronial inquest into the deaths of four people who were killed when a ride malfunctioned at Dreamworld will get under way today, although it’s not expected to hear any evidence until later in the year.

Kate Goodchild, her brother Luke Dorsett and his partner Roozi Araghi, along with Sydney woman Cindy Low, were killed when the Thunder River Rapids ride malfunctioned in October 2016.

Ms Goodchild’s 12-year-old daughter Ebony and Ms Low’s 10-year-old son were on the raft that flipped at the end of the ride, but survived.

Police have investigated the fatal mishap and have prepared a large brief of evidence for the coroner to consider. They have already recommended no criminal charges be laid against Dreamworld staff over the fatal incident, but the coroner could still suggest prosecutions after hearing evidence.