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A military vehicle rollover incident in the Northern Territory that killed an Australian soldier was not the first training incident involving the six-wheel Supacat transporter. Defence has confirmed a previous incident occurred in 2020 where one of the vehicles tipped over during a driver training course.
A man has been committed to stand trial over an alleged violent attack on a woman at a Sunshine Coast beach. The incident occurred when the woman confronted the man about his dog running off-leash on a dog-free beach.
A teenager who held a man at knifepoint during a Cairns home invasion may also be guilty of raping the man's partner, a judge will decide. The defendant has pleaded guilty to six charges but not guilty to five counts of rape.
Child safety workers failed to recognize the significant coercive control exerted by Elizabeth Struhs's mother and a fringe church group on her father during an assessment of the eight-year-old's risk of harm. The inquest into Elizabeth's death heard that workers were too narrowly focused on her diabetes management and missed critical signs of abuse.
Queensland's parliament is set to pass laws that will see repeat offenders, including children, face a minimum one-year jail sentence for committing a serious offence on bail. The laws have been met with concerns from advocates and unions, who warn they will expose more children to inhumane conditions and increase pressure on jails and courts.
The Queensland government is pushing ahead with its target to build one million homes in 20 years, despite concerns from residents and industry leaders. The plan has sparked debate about the suitability of development in certain areas and the need for more skilled workers in the construction sector.
Australian chickpea prices have surged towards $1,000 per tonne in some regions, driven by global volatility, El Niño's impact on Indian crops, and strong demand ahead of Ramadan. The price jump is a significant boost for growers, with some able to take advantage of stronger prices.
The hotel demand study showed us that we were 800 beds short every night in our region,
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