Eye on missing Bohle man as police appeal for help

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1. Missing man, Townsville

   Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 73-year-old man missing from Bohle since 2 September. John Gordon Allen was last seen at Ingham Road at about 11.30pm and has not been seen or heard from since.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. Future biosecurity leaders meet in Townsville

   Townsville students and professionals can explore biosecurity careers through hands-on activities on 10 September, as future biosecurity leaders meet in the city.

   townsvilletimes.com.au

3. Boyd 'extremely honoured' after signing two-year deal as Maroons coach

   Former Maroons Origin mainstay Darius Boyd has signed a two-year deal and is named as Queensland's successor to Billy Slater as Maroons coach, saying he is 'extremely honoured'.

   abc.net.au

4. Queensland heats up as spring arrives

   Multiple coastal cities across Queensland's south-east are set to top 30 degrees today as spring's arrival brings above-average temperatures across the state.

   abc.net.au

5. Victims of crime numbers have fallen by about 4 per cent under the LNP

   Victims of crime numbers have fallen by about 4 per cent under the LNP, with the Crisafulli government saying the drop of more than 12,000 recorded victims of crime are 'green shoots' in their crime crackdown.

   abc.net.au

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