The 21-year-old was travelling about 100km/h on his Harley-Davidson to work at a mine west of Mackay when the large native bird ran out in front of him.
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Ripped off, bullied and harassed: Workers 'bonded like slaves', investigation finds
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Bars and clubs 'cutting staff and losing money' after compulsory ID scans
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Armed robbery, Cannon Hill
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Jeremy Cameron suspended for five AFL matches for hit on Harris Andrews
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Crash on Nambour Connection Road blocks traffic, two patients treated
The Sunshine Coast crash occurred about 6pm on Tuesday night.
Toowomba trainer Mark Currie wins stay on two-year ban
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No lunch for the lord mayor amid donation fears
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