Virgin apology, Roblox changes and more in today's Cairns briefing

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1. Endangering police officer and drug offence charges, Petrie Terrace

   Police have charged a man after he struck a police vehicle while allegedly attempting to evade officers in Petrie Terrace last night, around 5pm. Officers from Fortitude Valley Tactical Crime Squad observed a dark grey Volkswagen Golf driving north when the incident occurred.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. Virgin Australia apologises to disability advocate removed from flight over wheelchair motor

   Virgin Australia has apologised to disability advocate Shane Hryhorec after he was removed from a flight over his wheelchair's motor, with his viral video of the interaction gathering 16 million views.

   theguardian.com

3. Roblox commits to privacy overhaul after eSafety discovers adults can contact children via gaming platform

   Roblox has committed to privacy changes after Australia's eSafety commissioner found adults could still contact children through the gaming platform. The regulator said verifiable safety measures are critical to the online service's viability.

   theguardian.com

4. The NDIS is undergoing a major overhaul. This is what the changes could mean for you

   The NDIS is undergoing a major overhaul, with some participants potentially losing 50% of their budget for paying carers to accompany them to job or social programs.

   theguardian.com

5. Manslaughter charges, Townsville

   Police have charged a man with manslaughter following the sudden death of a man at Rasmussen yesterday afternoon. Officers were called to a house on Maria Street after reports a man was unresponsive.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

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