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Road Safety Concerns Span Australia, Kenya, Queensland
Auto
— Oct 29, 2026
Road-safety concerns span vehicle protection, driver behavior and distraction: a comparison examines crash ratings and safety features in three compact crossovers, while research finds some infotainment systems take far more steps to use than others. Queensland is introducing tougher dangerous-driving offences and penalties in 2027, and Kenya’s transport authority is investigating motorists filmed performing risky maneuvers on the Nairobi Expressway.
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Reporter, bystander rescue driver from Queensland floodwaters
Queensland
— Oct 22, 2026
ABC reporter Will Murray and another bystander swam into floodwaters north of Brisbane to rescue a driver from his sinking four-wheel-drive as heavy rain inundated southeast Queensland. Flooding also submerged a Moreton Bay homeless camp, prompting calls for safe, dry emergency shelter for residents.
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Jared Kim
Good on the reporter and bystander for pulling that driver out before it was too late. The homeless camp flooding shows we need better shelter options ready before the next downpour.
Rio Tinto Commits $1.9B to Queensland Mine
Business
— Oct 22, 2026
Rio Tinto will invest US$1.9 billion to develop the Kangwinan bauxite project in Queensland, adding 20 million tonnes of annual capacity to its Weipa operations. First production is targeted for 2029, helping replace output from the aging Andoom mine and offset the planned 2029 closure of Gove; construction is expected to support more than 1,300 jobs.
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Priya Raman
This kind of long-term investment should help stabilize jobs in the region even after the older mines wind down.
Global Mural Competition Set for Miami in December
Lifestyle
— Oct 26, 2026
A proposed three-stage plan could finally move forward for a long-delayed mural at Queensland’s Boonah Cultural Centre, turning the building into a showcase for local stories and history. Separately, Miami Art Week will host a global live mural competition, while Flagstaff and Lynn are promoting guided tours of their local public art.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 11h
Peak Downs mine collision kills worker, injures another
BHP Group
— Jul 23, 2026
A fatality and serious injuries occurred when a light vehicle was struck by a mining truck at Peak Downs mine near Moranbah, Queensland, with one worker dead at the scene and another hospitalized in life-threatening condition; the incident prompted investigations by Resources Health and Safety Queensland, police, and coal inspectors, while BMA suspended operations and the union offered support. The case is being treated as a serious workplace incident with authorities and the company cooperating to determine the full circumstances.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Rat Plague Overwhelms Popular Coastal Town and RV Destination
Reporting
— Dec 24, 2023
The coastal town of Karumba, Australia, is dealing with an infestation of plague-like proportions. The usually picturesque RV destination in northern Queensland has been swarmed by thousands of rats, according to…
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North Carolina Outages, Queensland Cattle Prices Rise
Weather
— Oct 10, 2026
Storm-related power outages are affecting communities in North Carolina, while worsening outages in western Pennsylvania have driven increased interest in backup generators. Elsewhere, officials in Hall County activated emergency operations as rain and strong winds continued, though few road problems had been reported.
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Ayonava Mukerji Brings Two Decades of Formwork Experience to Omega Structures
Ayan Mukerji
— Sep 26, 2026
Ayonava “Shupi” Mukerji brings more than two decades of Australian formwork experience to his leadership role at Omega Structures, including involvement in developing Queensland’s 2016 Formwork Code of Practice and a focus on safety, preparation and consistent standards.
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Priya Raman
It's reassuring to see someone with decades of practical formwork experience leading safety efforts in the industry.
Study Finds 1,108 Preventable Child Dental ER Visits
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Recent oral-health reports highlight the value of clinician training in pediatric anesthesia and a revised WHO survey module to help countries track oral disease and guide policy. Research in Queensland found preventable dental problems are sending disadvantaged children to emergency departments, underscoring gaps in timely dental access; a California practice also urged prompt care for dental emergencies.
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Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Waikato Tuakau evacuated after unknown chemical enters drains
Environment
— Jul 21, 2026
Evacuations are underway in Tuakau, Waikato after a large amount of an unknown chemical entered drains near the water treatment plant, with residents told to stay indoors and avoid the area. Authorities including Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Waikato District Council, Watercare, and specialist assistance from the Queensland Fire Department are coordinating to identify the substance and safely flush the drains.
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Rio Tinto backs Queensland biochar facility plans
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Rio Tinto is moving to test locally produced bana grass bio pellets as a partial replacement for coal in its Gladstone alumina refineries, aiming to cut fossil fuel use amid the Bayer process’s high thermal demands. A five-year offtake agreement with SuperChar would deliver tens of thousands of tonnes of bio pellets in 2028, with trials showing potential coal displacement of up to 30% and feasibility for blends up to 50%.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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