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Hawkins Transport, a vital freight lifeline for remote Queensland communities, faces imminent collapse after its entire fleet was grounded by regulators over safety and compliance failures — costing the company half a million dollars weekly. As locals scramble for alternatives amid soaring food prices and unemployment, the company’s owner blames remote logistics and staffing gaps for missed inspections. With a court showdown looming in Brisbane, the fate of 70 jobs and regional supply chains hangs in the balance — and the regulator insists safety can’t be compromised, no matter the distance.

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