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Snake bite leaves woman fighting for life in Queensland

The woman was airlifted to hospital.

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A woman is fighting for life after she was bitten by a snake in the Whitsundays.

Tragedy as one person dies as SES boat capsizes in unprecedented north Queensland flood

Five others on the boat were rescued.

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One person has died, and five others have been rescued, as an SES boat capsized when the group was caught in north Queensland dangerous floodwaters.

‘Prepare to leave’: Flood event intensifies as airport shut, roads closed in far north

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Emergency alerts for Townsville and surrounds have been issued by police as residents are warned to prepare to leave.

Luxury Aussie holiday spot underpays workers nearly $30 million

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Thousands of workers employed on Hamilton Island have been underpaid nearly $30m, the Ombudsman said on Thursday.

Man dies after devastating crash on major Queensland highway

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A motorbike rider has died after his Harley-Davidson motorcycle crashed in Queensland’s north. File image

Woman accused of trying to murder man with her car

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A Queensland woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting a man with her car.