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Bail For Accused Rapist Despite DNA Evidence Linking Him To The Crime 07/04/21

One of four men who allegedly drugged, raped and sexually assaulted three underage girls at a party has been granted bail, despite a court being told his DNA was on evidence linked to the sex crime.Cars were swept away and people confined by flooded roads on Tuesday when a 170mm deluge blindsided Queenslanders in the state’s southeast.A man who died in a Queensland hospital from COVID-19 complications has been revealed as Mal Kela Smith, a respected former governor and businessman from Papua New Guinea.And domestic and sexual violence services have called for the federal government to pour more funding into the sector amid concerns Queensland is at risk of losing key support at a time when demand from ­vulnerable women has almost tripled in some cases.For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au

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