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Rainfall easing in north Queensland, but heavy falls still possible

The weather bureau says heavy falls are still possible with storms forecast across the northern and western parts of the state.
Yellow water over road sign on street filled with water, green trees around, houses.

Published: Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Weather Forecastsby Hannah Walsh and Georgia Loney

Prisoners hold pads between their legs in 'degrading' treatment

Female prisoners in a safety unit are subjected to degrading conditions, with menstrual blood seen on women, beds and cells, a new report says.
A pair of stained shorts with multiple holes.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Prisonsby Jack McKay

Emergency alert as 450mm downpour cuts off parts of north Qld

Cardwell Gap, near Ingham, cops a massive deluge overnight and flooding has again the Bruce Highway with more wet weather to come.
A large Queenslander, surrounded by water

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Julia André and Vanessa Jarrett

Westfield rolls out body-worn security cameras a year after Bondi stabbings

Australia's biggest shopping centre owner says the devices are being introduced to improve the safety and security of its customers and staff.
body-worns cameras on Westfield security guard

Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surveillanceby Danielle Mahe

Two herds of cattle owned by luxury beef giant AACo die in one month

A theory for their cause of death was that a tap from a water tank to a trough was accidentally off. The deaths have horrified people in the agriculture industry, and marks more turmoil at AACo.
A herd of AACo's wagyu heifers at Westholme station in Queensland.

Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Liam Walsh

Heavy rainfall expected in north Queensland, while above-average temps hit south-east

Areas north of Townsville are set for a drenching today, but it is unlikely a tropical low forming in the Gulf of Carpentaria will develop into a cyclone. An unseasonably hot day is predicted for the Gold and Sunshine coasts. 
A picture of a rain drop in a town

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Julia André

From the blue line to the red carpet, retired cop takes a bow

Former police officer Russell Reynolds has acted in Hollywood films, but as the curtain rises on the next stage in his life, he's shining a light on how to help at-risk youth. 
Two men wearing blue shirts sitting in a room, smiling.

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Policeby Peter Sanders

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Back from the Brink: Saving Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats from extinction

Dedicated volunteers who have helped bring the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat back from the brink of extinction ay that lessons learned could help other endangered animals around the globe.
Duration: 7 minutes 18 seconds

Source: ABC News

A blaze tore through the Bollon Hotel in south-western Queensland overnight, weeks ahead of the tourist season.

A blaze tore through the Bollon Hotel in south-western Queensland overnight, weeks ahead of the tourist season.
A fire breaks out at a pub while two people watch
Duration: 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

Rebecca Spies pleads for information about missing Tayla Spies

Rebecca Spies pleads for any information about her missing sister.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC Southern Qld

CCTV footage of missing Roma mum Tayla Spies

Police have released CCTV footage showing missing Roma mum Tayla Spies leaving a Dalby hotel and driving through Surat on the morning of her disappearance.
Duration: 38 seconds

Source: ABC News

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