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Queensland’s east coast is baking under a relentless heatwave, with record temps in Roma and Brisbane enduring over 30 straight scorching days—fueling an extended bushfire season and warnings of more heat to come. Meanwhile, Fraser Island’s waters are turning deadly as stinger sweeps scramble to respond to a surge in Irukandji stings—more than double the 10-year average—with eight victims airlifted in just two weeks. In a heartwarming twist, a choir is helping stroke survivors with aphasia reconnect with communication through song. Ipswich is betting big on healthcare, planning to transform its neglected city center into aged care hubs to breathe new life into the downtown. And in a bold move for sustainability, a new waste-to-energy plant near Brisbane will burn rubbish to power 50,000 homes within five years—backed by major government investment.

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