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Fatal Cairns North crash under investigation

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Fatal traffic crash, Cairns North
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle and pedestrian crash at Cairns North on the night of 5 September. A grey Toyota Corolla travelling along Mcleod Street struck a 27-year-old Westcourt man around 9:50pm.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Fatal crash, Magnetic Island
A fatal vehicle crash involving a moped and a car at Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island is under investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit. Emergency services were called to Horseshoe Bay Road on 6 September at 11.50am after the female moped rider was seriously involved.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Brisbane swelters under hottest September day in years as east coast faces unseasonably warm weather
Brisbane has sweltered through its hottest September day in years at 34.4C as the east coast faces unseasonably warm weather. Residents are on high alert as the hot start to spring brings bushfires and increased fire risk, including a fast-moving blaze in the Lockyer Valley west of Ipswich.
theguardian.com
Possums in the roof, koalas in bed: study shows how animals resort to Australian homes after habitat loss
A new study shows possums, microbats, wombats and even koalas are increasingly turning to Australian homes after habitat loss. Animals are being found in roofs, curtains, letterboxes and air conditioning systems.
theguardian.com

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