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Unexpected hospital marks milestone with robotic lung surgery

Two regional cancer patients have become trailblazers for a cutting-edge procedure promising faster recovery, less pain and greater precision.

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The $3.3 million da Vinci Xi surgical robot in action during Queensland’s first robotic lung surgery at Mater Private Hospital Townsville.

Man shot by police at popular shopping centre identified

The 29-year-old was found critically injured and hiding under a set of stairs at the Big W loading dock.

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Aaron Bourke was critically injured after police confronted him at Willows Shopping Centre.

Sellers scramble ahead of sweeping new property laws

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From August 1, the era of buyer beware ends in Queensland as new rules require sellers to fully disclose property details before any sale.

Mine closure shocks rural city with thousands of jobs at risk

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Dawn breaks over Mount Isa’s now silent Glencore copper mine, marking the close of 70 years of mining history.

Australia’s deepest copper mine falls silent after 70 years

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Decades of copper extraction helped transform Mount Isa from a remote outpost into a thriving outback hub.

Police open fire on wanted man inside shopping centre

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A man is fighting for life following a police shooting in Townsville, Queensland.
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