Cairns morning briefing

Fatal crashes probed as police seek missing Townsville woman

Good morning, Cairns. A clear 15 degrees out there, so here is something to read over your coffee.

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Fatal traffic crash, Gympie
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at Kia Ora this morning, 22 August, after a silver Hyundai Getz travelling east along Tin Can Bay Road collided with a white Toyota Landcruiser towing a caravan at about 10.45am.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Missing woman, Townsville City
Police are appealing for public help to find 28-year-old Ruby Hamley, reported missing from Townsville City and last seen on Flinders Street at 1:30pm on 21 August. Police and family hold concerns for her welfare due to a medical condition.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Fatal traffic crash, Greenbank
The Forensic Crash Unit is also investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash at Greenbank on 21 August, where a blue Mitsubishi Lancer lost control and crashed along Ison Road around 8:30pm. The driver, a 28-year-old Loganlea man, died.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision
Britain, Australia and Canada have jointly criticised the Israeli military's decision not to pursue criminal investigations into an April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers, calling the move 'shameful'.
theguardian.com

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