Cairns morning briefing

Nepal flood disaster close to home for Cairns ADF families

Good morning, Cairns. A cool, overcast Saturday, so here is something to read with your coffee.

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‘So desperately loved’: ADF member among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal floods as families pray for safe return
Relatives of an Australian defence force member missing in the Nepal-Tibet flash floods are 'really worried, but hopeful' as they wait for news following the disaster.
theguardian.com
Which countries have citizens killed or missing after Nepal-Tibet flash flood?
Flash floods at the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 543 people and more than 1,500 are missing, including hundreds of foreigners who were working, trekking or on pilgrimage in the area.
theguardian.com
How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort
Australia's Nepali and Tibetan communities are planning vigils to remember the victims of the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster and raising funds for the recovery effort.
theguardian.com
Fatal traffic crash, Scenic Rim
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal crash in the Scenic Rim, where a 17-year-old Broadbeach pedestrian was struck by a white Toyota Yaris on the Cunningham Highway at Clumber.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Choking is sold to teens as a safe sexual practice. The research says it never is
Sexual strangulation is being sold to teenagers as a safe sexual practice, but experts say there is no safe pressure, with serious injury possible from the pressure of a handshake.
theguardian.com

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