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1. Update 1: Serious traffic crash, Smithfield

   Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Smithfield Bypass involving five vehicles, one of which was stolen. The Forensic Crash Unit and Cairns Criminal Investigation Branch are now leading the inquiry.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. REVOKED: PSPA declared, Charleville

   An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was made at Charleville on 5 August but was revoked early the following morning at 1:42am.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

3. Chris Bowen vows to override Queensland and NT to force renewables-powered AI datacentres

   Energy Minister Chris Bowen has vowed the federal government will override Queensland and NT state governments to force new national rules on renewables-powered AI datacentres, with protections for households and energy reliability.

   theguardian.com

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