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Roger Samson’s ‘excessively corroded’ trailer broke apart and hit car, killing young mum
The 19-year-old trailer owner had also re-registered the old trailer as brand new.
Severe storm tears roofs off houses, shut race track near Brisbane
Queensland has been hit by more severe storms, with winds of more than 100km/h battering regions south of Brisbane.
Roofs were torn off houses, trees and powerlines were sent crashing down, and the turf club in town had some of its facilities destroyed as Warwick was in the firing line in another day of wild weather for the state.
The morning light revealed sheets of metal roofing littering the front lawns of Victoria Street, with the garage door of a house on the street also being ripped away during the storm.
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Trees also toppled onto backyards and even into houses, though no injuries have been reported from last night's storm, which ripped through the town at around 8.30pm (AEST).
The Warwick Turf Club was forced to temporarily close after some of its facilities and infrastructure were destroyed in the storm.
The machinery shed was torn to pieces and collapsed within minutes, while part of the clubhouse roof also went flying due to the high winds.
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"It's a bit devastating," track manager Maurice Monckton said.
"At the end of the day, at least the track's still good."
The local golf club is also expected to be closed for several days, losing around $10,000 in trade as a result.
Despite the local school being in what locals describe as "a mess", it remained open today and hasn't suffered significant damage.
The clean-up effort continues around the town, with a number of power poles still needing to be repaired after they were felled in the storm, with locals still expecting more spring and early summer storms to come their way.
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Six more sunscreens recalled over concerns about SPF labelling
Six more sunscreens sold throughout Australia have been recalled over concerns about their SPF claims.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says the products were voluntarily pulled from shelves when testing showed their levels of SPF or sun protection factor were lower than what was shown on labelling.
The recalled sunscreens are: The Fountain of Youth Environmental Defence Cream SPF50+; Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Light Sunscreen SPF50+; Ethical Zinc Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Light); Daily Wear Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Dark); Endota Mineral Protect SPF50 Sunscreen; and Allganic Light Sunscreen SPF50+ 70g – Baby & Kid Sunscreen.
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The recalls come after 20 other sunscreens were removed from sale.
Ultra Violette's Lean Screen SPF 50+ sunscreen was one of the first to be pulled from shelves in August.
Additional sunscreens using the same base formulation have voluntarily cancelled their listing on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) and are under review by the TGA.
The regulator warned applying the products could increase the risk of sunburn and reduce the long-term effectiveness of preventing skin cancer.
The TGA advises consumers to return the product to the place of purchase and contact the brand behind the sunscreen for a refund.
A full list of recalled sunscreens and sponsor contact details can be found on the TGA website here.
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Abuse in Care: Lake Alice survivors’ details shared in ‘extremely serious’ privacy breach
Minister, lawyer say survivors have been let down by the state once again.
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with Google Glasses escapes conviction
The victim said the offender was ‘dangerous’ and needed to be held to account.
Man charged with sexual assault of boy 29 years later after DNA breakthrough
A DNA breakthrough has led to the arrest of a 65-year-old man almost three decades after a nine-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted on the NSW Central Coast.
The boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a stranger on March 26, 1996.
Detectives at the time investigated but were unable to make any arrests.
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But now, thanks to continued investigation and advances in forensic DNA technology, detectives have arrested a 65-year-old man at Bathurst Police Station.
He was charged with sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 10 years and attempted sexual intercourse with a person under 10 years.
He was refused bail and will face the Bail Division Court 4 today.
At the time of the alleged sexual assault, the man would have been 35 or 36.
Support is available from the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service at 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).
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Gisborne District Council confirms no change will occur under local government shake‑up
Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the shake-up starts a wider national discussion.
Auckland Council backs more Eden Park concerts ‘in principle’ after debate
Auckland Council decides to support Government plan for more concerts – ‘in principle’.
Auckland records hottest November day as humid weather set to linger
MetService warns the sticky heat may linger until Tuesday.