Fatal crash on Gillies Range Road, plus Logies wins for Sam Neill

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1. Fatal traffic crash, East Barron

   The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a man died in a traffic crash at East Barron yesterday, 16 August. Emergency services were called to Gillies Range Road at 3pm after a black Harley Davidson motorcycle collided head on with a silver SsangYong Rexton.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. Logies 2026: Sam Pang wins gold and Sam Neill wins posthumous best actor at Australia’s TV awards

   Sam Pang won the gold Logie at Australia's TV awards, while Sam Neill won a posthumous best actor award for his performance in legal thriller The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer, in a ceremony dominated by wins for the ABC.

   theguardian.com

3. Deepfake Anthony Albanese used in celebrity scams duping Australians out of $7.4m, Asic warns

   Australia's corporate watchdog Asic has warned of a steep rise in scammers using deepfakes of the Prime Minister, the figure most commonly used in these fakes, to lure victims into phony investment opportunities, costing Australians $7.4 million.

   theguardian.com

4. PSPA revoked, Bamaga

   The earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Bamaga has been revoked. Police and emergency services had been called to an ongoing incident in the town.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

5. Serious motorcycle crash appeal, Oxenford

   The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving two motorcycles at Oxenford last night, 16 August. Just before 9pm, a red Honda moped and a black Suzuki collided on Entertainment Road.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

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