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Fatal e-scooter crash: boy, 13, dies in hospital

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Fatal e-scooter crash, Childers
A 13-year-old boy involved in an e-scooter crash at Childers last week has passed away in hospital as a result of his injuries. Emergency services were called to Macrossan Street shortly after 6pm on Wednesday, 26 August in relation to a single-vehicle crash involving an e-scooter. The boy riding…
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Sydney Marathon 2026 LIVE updates: Runners prepare for race across the city
The seventh world major marathon gets under way from 6.15am, with elite athletes, Sydneysiders and running enthusiasts taking to the streets of North Sydney to start their race. Follow all the action.
brisbanetimes.com.au
After Eurovision, Danny Estrin was told he had terminal cancer. He’s now back in the driver’s seat
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brisbanetimes.com.au
Leah Purcell is renowned for being tough on screen, but it’s what lies beneath that is the secret to her success
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brisbanetimes.com.au
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brisbanetimes.com.au

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