Cairns morning briefing

Gin Gin assault car theft appeal and Cairns morning news

Good morning, Cairns. A mild 19 degrees and partly cloudy, with plenty to catch up on.

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Stealing with violence appeal, Gin Gin
Police are appealing for information after a man in his 30s was seriously assaulted by two unknown males at a Mulgrave Street service station in Gin Gin around 10pm on 18 August, and his vehicle was stolen.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Brisbane River jet ski water safety enforcement, Operation Yankee Rooster
Brisbane Water Police have charged six people with 23 offences during Operation Yankee Rooster, a targeted crackdown on dangerous jet ski riding in the Brisbane River following increased reports.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has recommended triptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, be funded for unrestricted use to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria in thousands of women.
theguardian.com
Controversial NDIS bill passes Senate with ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
The controversial NDIS bill has passed the Senate with 'substantial' amendments after Labor and the Coalition struck a deal, and will pass the lower house on Wednesday, though David Pocock says it still includes an 'indiscriminate cut' impacting thousands.
theguardian.com

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