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Motorcycle rider dies in Yarrawa Road crash

A man believed to be in his 70s has died after his motorcycle left Yarrawa Road and struck a pole. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

Firefighter killed at Bulahdelah bushfire

A firefighter has tragically died after being hit by a tree while battling a bushfire near Bulahdelah. The incident is under investigation as the community mourns.

Man dead, teen hurt in Brisbane retaining wall collapse

A 45-year-old man has died and a 19-year-old is seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End construction site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teen. Read the latest on this developing story.

Worker killed at Port Kembla Steelworks

A man in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla facility. Investigations are underway into the tragic workplace incident.

Warm waters spark early deadly stinger threat

Experts warn that a dangerous combination of warm ocean temperatures and early rainfall could create perfect conditions for deadly box jellyfish and Irukandji to appear weeks ahead of schedule in Cairns waters.

Young Woman Killed by Lightning on Sunshine Coast

A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.

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