Townsville morning briefing

Bogie triple killer jailed, fire warning and spring showers

Morning, Townsville. Overcast and 21 degrees for Tuesday, and there's plenty to catch up on.

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Bogie triple killer gets 40 years without parole for executing neighbours
Triple murderer Darryl Young, who gunned down his neighbours at Bogie in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison with 40 years without parole. The sentence was handed down after the jury found him guilty of executing his neighbours.
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Elevated fire conditions across south-east Qld likely to remain
Fire authorities have warned that drier than average conditions across Queensland in the coming weeks are likely to keep elevated fire conditions across south-east Qld in place.
abc.net.au
Spring showers forecast for Queensland as dozens of fires burn
Showers are expected across the east coast on Tuesday as fire crews continue to monitor and contain a number of blazes in parts of Queensland. Spring showers have been forecast as dozens of fires continue to burn.
abc.net.au
Father to stand trial for murder of 10-week-old baby girl
A father is to stand trial for the murder of his 10-week-old baby girl, with the court hearing the infant had injuries that were pre-existing prior to her death early last year.
abc.net.au
Queensland suspends 39 working-with-children cards in two months
The Queensland government says 39 people have had their working-with-children cards suspended and more than 660 complaints made since the state's reportable conduct scheme came into effect.
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