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Petri dish showing the bacterial growth of melioidosis next to a cat with an eye infection caused by the bacteria.

Concerns grow over animal-to-human transmission of deadly melioidosis bacteria

Experts say the disease is a master of disguise in pets and has the potential to infect humans.

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Young woman dies after falling 80m down Mapleton waterfall on Sunshine Coast
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Bloom Kermode, 17, was one of two people injured when overnight storms unleashed 2500 lighting strikes across Queensland’s southeast.

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An Aussie sparkie was left shocked by what he found in a mains box during an emergency call out.

Electrician’s ‘cooked’ find in Aussie power box

An Aussie tradie has made a terrifying discovery while attending an emergency call-out at a residential property. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

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Hundreds of people were rushed away from potential danger as a stolen car driving dangerously stopped an Anzac Day march in Townsville.

Stolen car derails Anzac Day march as crowds evacuated from path of danger

The car was being driven erratically and had already been involved in several hit-and-run crashes.

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Women injured by lightning amid Anzac deluge

Two women have been injured in separate lightning strikes after one Aussie state was pounded by more than 200mm of rain over Anzac Day.

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Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial has been delayed.

‘Missing evidence’ in Lehrmann rape trial

Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial has been delayed again after his lawyer voiced concerns about missing CCTV footage and statements.

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Couple rescued after three days lost on Cape Melville Track in Far North Queensland.

The bad decision that stranded a couple in remote bushland for days

The pair spent three days in the wilderness before a rescue helicopter could reach them.

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Helen Madell is Labor’s candidate for Flynn.

Labor defends candidate over deleted ‘paedo’ tweets about Pope Francis

‘I think if we’re counting anyone who’s ever said anything intemperate, most people in Australia will never be eligible to sit for parliament.’

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A woman was bitten by a dingo on K’gari when she was approached by a pack of dingoes while walking to the beach last Thursday.

Woman bitten by dingo at holiday hotspot

Visitors have been warned following a crucial mistake that preceded the attack.

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Queensland police have released bodycam vision of the arrest after a fatal six-car crash and shooting.

WATCH: Moment cops confront man accused of highway terror

WATCH: Dramatic police bodycam vision has been released showing the moment officers confronted a man accused of causing a fatal crash and shooting another motorist during a 40 minute reign of terror.

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A pair of identical twin sisters from Queensland are quickly going viral after recalling the terrifying run-in they had with a gunman — but it’s not the story that’s capturing attention.

Aussie twins go viral for speaking in sync during interview

A pair of identical twin sisters from Queensland are quickly going viral after recalling the terrifying run-in they had with an alleged gunman — but it’s not the story that’s capturing attention.

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Friends and family have paid tribute to young high school student Summah Richards after she was killed in a tragic e-scooter crash over Easter.

Community rally for 12yo Summah after Easter scooter tragedy

Friends and family have paid tribute to young high school student Summah Richards after she was killed in a tragic e-scooter crash over Easter.

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Three people were rushed to hospital in the first crash.

Chaos as Porsche driver ‘opens fire’ after fatal crash

A man is in custody after allegedly causing a fatal multi-car crash and then shooting the driver of another car and stealing the vehicle.

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