Fresh hope in 1997 cold case murder of Queensland woman Dianne Angwin

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe 29-year-old mother was fatally stabbed in her Bowen home nearly three decades ago, with detectives now eyeing a major breakthrough in the investigation.Updated July 24, 2026 — 4:57pm,first published 4:54pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:07Queensland on high alert after first suspected H5 bird flu caseVideo icon1:42Great Barrier Reef dodges UNESCO 'in danger' listVideo icon0:33Man linked to Isla Bell's death loses Supreme Court bid to drop final chargeVideo icon1:47Convicted murderer sues Victoria for right to eat Vegemite in prisonAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe