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A Queensland family has become the target of a vicious torrent of online abuse after Violet Zerbst suffered severe facial burns when a squishy sensory toy exploded.
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Chloe Maher

‘Deserves to burn’: Brutal attack on girl after toy exploded

A family has become the target of a vicious torrent of online abuse after a schoolgirl suffered severe facial burns when a squishy sensory toy exploded. 

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A man armed with a rifle has been shot by Queensland Police after a confrontation with officers on Friday night. 

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A Queensland family has become the target of a vicious torrent of online abuse after Violet Zerbst suffered severe facial burns when a squishy sensory toy exploded.

‘Deserves to burn’: Brutal attack on girl after toy exploded

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South Australia has confirmed a case of H5 bird flu.

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A teenager has faced court as federal police say youths are being exposed to extremist propaganda..

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