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  Work experience brings migrant hopes of Australian employment closerUpdatedJanuary 12, 2016 16:28:15 Refugee and migrant students studying at TAFE Townsville have gained valuable work experience thanks to a partnership with the Townsville Hospital.Eighteen students studying as part of the Skills for Education and Employment program were selected for placement at the hospital in non-medical roles such as in the kitchen and grounds.The students worked under the supervision of a mentor for thei..

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• Mount Isa rail line reopens after sulphuric acid spill

  

  Freight train derailment: Mount Isa rail line reopens after sulphuric acid spillPostedJanuary 13, 2016 11:00:21 Train services have resumed on the Mount Isa line after a major derailment which spilt thousands of litres of sulphuric acid in north-west Queensland.Queensland Rail crews spent the past five days constructing an 800-metre temporary deviation around the 26-wagon train, about 20 kilometres east of Julie Creek.The train was carrying 819,000 litres of sulphuric acid when it derailed o..

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