Townsville morning briefing

North Ward pedestrian crash charge; 54-year inquest into Marilyn Wallman

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Dangerous driving charge, North Ward (Townsville)
Police have charged a man with dangerous driving offences after a traffic crash in North Ward this morning, 31 August. Around 6.34am officers attended the intersection of Eyre Street and Gregory Street following reports a pedestrian had been struck.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
Family hopes for answers in new inquest into schoolgirl's disappearance
Marilyn Wallman's family has been searching for answers for 54 years since she disappeared on her way to school, and they now hope a new inquest will provide some.
abc.net.au
Queensland mum, Sydney dad among Australians missing in Nepal
A Queensland mother and a Sydney father are among dozens of Australians missing in Nepal following last week's deadly flooding.
abc.net.au
Surgeon performs complex toe-to-thumb transfer for woman after accident
A plastic surgeon has successfully replaced a patient's lost thumb with her second toe, moving her to tears of joy when she was able to wiggle it after surgery.
abc.net.au
Screen Queensland funding cut shakes film industry confidence
The Queensland government's funding cut to its state-owned film and television agency risks undermining the Sunshine State's ability to attract future productions.
abc.net.au

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