Fatal motorbike crash at Bushland Beach under investigation

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1. Fatal traffic crash, Townsville

   The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal, single-vehicle traffic crash at Bushland Beach this morning. Around 12.10am a blue Suzuki GSX motorbike lost control and crashed on Marina Drive, killing the driver, the sole occupant.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. Serious traffic crash, Cranbrook

   Police are investigating a serious traffic crash in Cranbrook where a Kawasaki Ninja 300 motorbike and a Toyota Camry collided at the intersection of Ross River Road and Alice Street around 10am. The motorbike rider was injured.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

3. Judge finds 'fundamental defect' in police taser investigation

   A criminal prosecution of two police officers accused of tasering and restraining a prisoner with a mental illness has come to an end after a judge found a 'fundamental defect' in the investigation, meaning they could not be guaranteed a fair trial.

   abc.net.au

4. Rape trial of competitive bull rider Clay Hall hears closing arguments

   The trial of competitive bull rider Clay Benjamin Hall, charged with the alleged rape of a teenage girl, has heard closing arguments from the prosecution and defence.

   abc.net.au

5. Stolen property recovered, Ayr

   Townsville police are looking for the owners of jewellery recovered during a search warrant executed in Ayr on Monday 17 August, and are appealing for public assistance to reunite the items with their owners.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

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