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Acting Queensland police commissioner appointed as advocates demand 'line in the sand' on DV

Advocates say Queensland's new police commissioner will have a tough road ahead in tackling domestic violence.
Steve Gollschewski will be the acting police commissioner

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lexy Hamilton-Smith

Another of Australia's pick-your-own strawberry agritourism attractions shuts as this couple bows out

A popular family-owned farm is closing to the public and is on the market, with weather extremes, staffing challenges, and the increasing costs of production, insurance, and compliance as the reasons behind the closure.
A smiling couple in front of a disused strawberry field.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Ruralby Jennifer Nichols

Man drowns while swimming between flags at Queensland beach

The alarm was raised by the man's daughter when he failed to resurface at Mooloolaba Beach. Members of the public tried to revive him, but he died at the scene.
A crowded beach on a sunny day.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Drowningsby Owen Jacques

Dingoes bite two women within hours on K'gari, rangers warn of dangerous months ahead

There have already been nine "high-risk" interactions on the island this year and authorities say the danger may intensify during autumn. 
A dingo looks out from atop a hill

Published: Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Animal Attacksby Lucy Loram and Grace Whiteside

Fans say Groovin the Moo cancelled 'too soon' as fallout continues over cultural and economic loss

Groovin the Moo is a key event on Bunbury's social calendar, but the announcement that this year's event will be cancelled has disappointed local music fans and businesses alike.
Large crowd of people at music festival

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Music Industryby Ethan French and Bridget McArthur

Silver Lining school getting kids on track through growing veggies, rearing livestock and trying rodeo

Silver Lining Ficks Crossing is a school intended to stop the "school-to-prison pipeline", where giving Indigenous youth a sense of purpose is a key outcome. 
Indigenous students from Silver Lining Ficks Crossing tend to a veggie patch on their South Burnett property.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Indigenous Cultureby Robert Burgin

Queensland man accused of rape and creating child exploitation material faces court on dozens of charges

A 31-year-old Sunshine Coast man is facing dozens of charges including rape and using children to create exploitation material.
Outside of Maroochydore courthouse

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Child Abuseby Owen Jacques and Bree Dwyer

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Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire

A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
A woman with sunglasses on her head.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'

As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
A split image showing an older man in a living room and Julian Assange, standing on a balcony holding up his fist.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: International Courts and Tribunalsby William Howard, Mim Hook and Millicent Spencer

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".
Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.
An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

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