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Edited news file 7
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TitleEdited news file 7SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsNews report about the Mossman Central Mill, which had decided to diversify into prawn farming -- Interview with a business owner, who discusses the benefits of learning “defensive driving” -- News report about the Trinity Bay and Inlet, which was suspected to be contaminated with arsenic -- News report about a church service to commemorate “horror crash” which killed eight students -- News report about an investigation into grocery prices in regional areas -- News report about an alleged incident of arson -- News report about the Cairns International Airport, and how it has steadily increased in its use -- News report about an upcoming yacht competition in Cairns -- News report about an increase of tourism to Atherton -- News report about the planting of over 2,000 trees in Far North Queensland -- Interview about the volatility of politics, and the presence of the National Party in Mulgrave -- News report about the development of Cape York, which was approved by Bob Katter Jr -- News report about CSIRO, who constructed a rainforest tropical research center -- News report about Black Friday -- News report about a white-water rafting fatality -- News report about blue light discos in North Queensland, which was to be split between a youth and senior disco -- News report about the potential pollution of the Trinity Bay and Inlet. Mike Ahern organised further research on the bay, as to provide assurance to the public -- News report about the creation of the safety house campaignCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4022228CreditsReporters: Gavin Alder, Sharyn Ghidella, Steve ElcoateOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (23 minutes) : digital ; 876MBDateFebruary 1987ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1987Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress.
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Edited news file 7 (February 1987). Townsville City Council, accessed 24/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23202








