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Copper theft charges laid in Bluewater

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Copper theft charges, Townsville
Police have charged three people following the alleged theft of copper wire and damage to telecommunications infrastructure at Bluewater yesterday. The alleged offenders were seen accessing telecommunication pits on the Bruce Highway at about 2.05am in a black Mitsubishi Triton.
mypolice.qld.gov.au
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Queensland's troubled DNA lab has uncovered new errors in statements provided to police for prosecution, including typographical errors like wrong dates or case numbers. The latest mistake was discovered while a scientist was giving evidence in court in June.
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Frustrated commuters endure three months of disrupted rail services
Queensland Rail reports that one third of trains are now off the tracks due to a growing maintenance backlog, with frustrated commuters facing several more months of reduced services.
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Woman who saved teen from bow and arrow attack given royal bravery award
A woman has been given a royal bravery award after she stood in the way of a man wielding a bow and arrow who attempted to kill a teenage girl at a supermarket.
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