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Townsville murder trial heads to Supreme Court

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Man to stand trial in Supreme Court for alleged murder of Natalie Frahm
Ryan Geoffrey Cole, 33, is alleged to have shot 34-year-old Natalie Frahm outside her suburban home on June 19, 2024, and wounded another man. He will stand trial in the Supreme Court for the alleged murder.
abc.net.au
The number of patients stuck in Qld hospital beds has climbed to 1,400
The number of patients stuck in Queensland hospital beds has climbed to 1,400, with around three-quarters of them elderly. Just 26 residential aged care beds were added to the system last financial year.
abc.net.au
Parents call for change as drug overdose deaths hit record high in Qld
Unintentional drug-induced deaths have surpassed 2,000 for the first time in Queensland, with advocates saying drug overdoses are "costing us people we shouldn't be losing" and parents calling for change.
abc.net.au
Mount Isa PCYC community garden initiative helping young people to thrive
Mount Isa PCYC is helping up to 30 local teenagers each week learn about healthy eating and positive lifestyle choices through a new herb and vegetable garden initiative, in partnership with North West Health and Hospital Service.
mypolice.qld.gov.au

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