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1. Dangerous operation charge following traffic crash, Caloundra West

   A man has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle following a serious traffic crash at Caloundra West yesterday afternoon. At 3.30pm police were called to Sugar Bag Road after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a silver Nissan Pathfinder which then left the scene; the 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. ASX set to slide as Wall Street retreats; Fed chief talks up inflation fight

   The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats, with the bond market swinging as investors bet the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates soon to get high inflation under control.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. Tigers pip Dons in AFLW Dreamtime classic; Bunny on the run as Dees belt Lions; Lamentable jumper clash

   Caitlin Greiser kicked a goal with 72 seconds remaining to lift Richmond to a thrilling five-point AFLW win over Essendon in a Dreamtime classic, though the weekend action was marred by a jumper clash.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. Qld manager sues state over executive’s alleged sexual harassment

   A Queensland manager is suing the state, accusing high-ranking Justice Department bosses of failing to protect her after she reported an executive's alleged sexual advances.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. ‘ATARmaxxing’: The school trend experts say is quashing the creative sector

   Experts warn a school trend dubbed 'ATARmaxxing' is quashing the creative sector, with Queensland schools scaling back creative offerings and graduates struggling to future-proof their jobs.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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