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Six students from Townsville high school rushed to hospital after ingesting 'brownish' powder

An ambulance spokesman says the students reportedly ingested an unknown substance from a bag, and paramedics arrived to find one of the teens vomiting.
Ambulance vehicle outside high school.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Emergency Incidentsby Lily Nothling, Chloe Chomicki and Rachael Merritt

NRL star suspended from driving after blowing over alcohol limit

Cowboys forward Luciano Leilua has pleaded guilty to low-range drink driving before a Townsville magistrate. 
A North Queensland Cowboys player holding a football while running

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: NRLby Baz Ruddick and Chloe Chomicki

Inquest hears social worker doubted parents could care for premature baby at home, but did not report concerns

A social worker tells an inquest into the death of a baby boy, 11 days after he was discharged from a north Queensland hospital, that she did not report her concerns about his parents to the Department of Child Safety.
A premature baby's hand holds the fingers of an adult hand.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Courts and Trialsby Chloe Chomicki

Case against Queensland casino dismissed after 'no evidence' found

The charges against the Ville Resort-Casino have been dropped at the beginning of what was expected to be a five-day hearing in Townsville.
The Ville casino empty during coronavirus restrictions in Townsville

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Courts and Trialsby Rachael Merritt

Tropical low in Coral Sea could turn into cyclone as Kirrily hovers over Queensland's north-west

If the tropical low develops into a cyclone, it would be Queensland's third in as many months. 
A flooded street with a pub in the foreground

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Molly Slattery

Fears for health of Great Barrier Reef as skipper fined $15K over 21st birthday boat crash

An environmental advocate says the changing climate means its more important than ever to protect the reef from human damage. It comes after a private charter skipper is convicted of numerous maritime offences.
A group of people standing on the private charter boat "Waltzing Matilda"

Published: Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industryby Ashleigh Bagshaw

Roman can't explain how he finds water with a bit of bent steel, but his services are heavily in demand

There is no scientific evidence that water divining works, so why are so many landholders still using it as a method to find water?
Roman Dubinchak in light blue workshirt and work pants holds two rods he uses for water divining

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Waterby Lucy Cooper

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Queensland Wild Weather

The wild weather over the past few months has affected many Australian families and businesses.
A sailing boat washed up on a beach beach in windy conditions.
Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds

Source: BTN

Police rescue sightseers trapped by floodwaters

A search and rescue was undertaken near Charters Towers on Friday night, after three off-road vehicles became stranded by rising waters.
Duration: 53 seconds

Source: ABC News

Hughenden grazier waiting for Ex TC Kirrily to bring rain

Angie Nisbet from Landsborough Downs, south of Hughenden, missed out on overnight rain from ex TC Kirrily.
Duration: 28 seconds

Source: ABC Rural

The aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily

Ayr is on cyclone clean-up after strong winds pulled debris on to footpaths and roads.
Duration: 44 seconds

Source: ABC News

National News

Urn containing ashes reunited with family who'd stored them in microwave sent to flood victims

The urn containing ashes was lost in Cairns two weeks ago after being stashed in a microwave that had been donated to flood victims. It took a little help from local radio before it could be reunited with the family.
woman and man holding ornate glass urn

Published: Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Human Interestby Brendan Mounter, Charlie McKillop and Amanda Cranston

Three men plead not guilty to murder of drug dealer in robbery gone wrong

A Supreme Court jury is told a known ice dealer was gunned down in his car as he fled a "drug rip" — the ripping off of a drug dealer — north of Newcastle. 
A man in a singlet taking a selfie in the mirror.

Published: Source: ABC NewcastleTopic: Crimeby Giselle Wakatama

Environmentalist slams approval of one of largest proposed greenfield coal mines

Whitehaven Coal's Winchester South coal mine in central Queensland's Bowen Basin plans to extract up to 17 million tonnes of coal a year for about 30 years.
Mine infrastructure in a coalfield, blue sky.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mining (Rural)by Katrina Beavan

Police recover 4WD vehicle from WA cliff crash that killed two men

Authorities have recovered the wreckage of a four-wheel drive after it plunged over a steep cliff at a remote WA beach, killing Matthew Farr and Louis Eeles, and seriously injuring a third.
Two young men with long hair smiling holding big fish.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Policeby Alice Angeloni

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