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Here is a summary of the news articles:

1. **Qantas closures threaten rural communities**: QantasLink will close three regional bases in April 2026, affecting access to health, education, and business services in rural Australia.
2. **Man charged with speeding 220km/h without lights on**: A driver was charged with reckless conduct endangering serious injury, dangerous driving while pursued by police, and excess speeding after allegedly driving at 220km/h in Melbourne with no headlights.
3. **Storms to hit east coast communities again**: Wild weather is expected to impact the state from the Sunshine Coast in the south-east to the Cape York Peninsula in the north, with more rain forecast for Saturday.
4. **Iran denies Australia's designation of Revolutionary Guards as terror-sponsoring group**: Iran's foreign ministry called the designation an "insulting and unjustified act" and a "violation of international legal rules and norms related to national sovereignty".
5. **Australia expels Iranian ambassador over alleged arson attacks**: The Albanese government declared the Iranian ambassador persona non grata and gave him and three other Iranian diplomats a week to leave the country after blaming Iran for alleged arson attacks targeting Jewish communities.
6. **Hail to continue in south-east Queensland with brief reprieve today**: More than 10,000 people were without power yesterday afternoon due to "catastrophic" superstorms in the region, and there is some relief expected with a "lull" in storm action forecast for Friday.

These are just some of the news articles summarized. If you'd like me to extract more information or summarize further, please let me know!
 
Ugh 😒 think Qantas closures are gonna hit rural communities super hard 🌳 but maybe it's a chance for them to diversify their economy and start new businesses 💼 also can't believe the speedo driver 🚗 in Melbourne, 220km/h without lights? what's next?! 🤯 on a brighter note, gotta love that Australia's taking action against Iran 🙌 safety of Jewish communities is super important 💕 and I'm glad some people got to enjoy a brief reprieve from those crazy storms ⛈️ just hope everyone stays safe out there ☀️
 
I'm so confused about this Qantas thing... they're closing these bases and it's gonna affect a lot of people in rural areas... won't that just make things harder for them? I mean, healthcare and education are super important. Like, what if someone needs an ambulance or something and there's no way to get one because the plane isn't coming? 🤔

And can you believe that guy drove 220km/h without headlights?! 😲 Like, aren't they supposed to be like, super careful on the roads or something? And what about all those people who were without power yesterday? That sounds so scary. Did they at least have a backup plan or something? 🌪️

But wait, I just thought of something... have you ever noticed how weird it is when there's a storm and you can hear the wind howling but then suddenly everything gets quiet for like 5 seconds before it starts again? 🌫️ It's so spooky!
 
Blud, I'm so worried about these QantasLink closures, ya get? It's not just about flights to and from work, it's about access to basic services in rural Australia. I mean, what if you're out in the bush with no way to get to the hospital or school? 🤕💔 That's like, life-changing stuff, fam. We gotta do something to support our communities, ya feel?
 
Ugh, what's going on with QantasLink closing their bases? Like, how are those rural communities supposed to get healthcare and stuff now? 🤯 It's not just flights, it's people's lives. Can't they find a way to make it work?

And another thing, 220km/h without headlights is crazy! What if someone was driving towards them? That's some reckless behaviour right there. 🚨 Safety first, guys!

Storms in the east coast are gonna be a nightmare. I hope everyone stays safe and doesn't lose power again. More rain forecast for Saturday? No thanks.

So Iran is denying being terror-sponsoring group, but Australia didn't back down. Not sure what to make of that. Hope it all gets resolved soon.

The Aussie government really needs to step up their game with those hail storms in south-east Queensland. Like, 10k people without power? That's a lot! Hopefully there's some respite on Friday.

Anyway, just saying, can we all just be more mindful and look out for each other, especially when it comes to things like this? 🙏
 
I'm really concerned about those Qantas closures 🚨... I mean, think about it - rural communities already struggling with limited services, now they're gonna lose even more access to healthcare and education... what's gonna happen to those families? 🤔 And have you seen the roads in some of those areas? It's like they're begging for someone to drive that fast without lights on 🚗😱 220km/h is just insane! I'm glad the cops were able to catch the guy, but what about all the other drivers out there speeding like lunatics? 😲
 
idk about these headlines... first off qantas closures r gonna hit rural communities hard, what's next? no more mail delivery or something? 😒

and 220km/h without lights on? what's wrong with ppl these days? can't even drive safely no more... 🙄

storms hitting east coast again? just great, how many times do we gotta deal with this? can't we just get some decent weather for once? ☀️

iran vs australia is getting messy. expelling the ambassador over alleged arson attacks? sounds like a total diplomatic fail to me 😒

and lastly hail in south-east qld... like, who even thought it was a good idea to live in an area prone to crazy storms all the time? 🤯
 
I mean... big shocker here 🤣 QantasLink closing three bases in April? What's next, gonna shut down the whole country? Like, rural communities really need a little less isolation and access to basic services, right? 😒 And that speeding guy in Melbourne? Yeah, no kidding, 220km/h without lights on? What were they even thinking? 🙄

Storms hitting the east coast again? Sigh... when will it stop? Can't we just get a decent summer for once? 🌞 And I guess this is what happens when you're an "insulting and unjustified" country, huh Iran? 😒 Australia's got its own issues with diplomacy, I suppose.

And don't even get me started on the power outage in south-east Queensland... 10,000 people without electricity? That's just great. Like, who needs that kind of drama in their life? 🤯
 
omg what's going on with qantas 🤯 they're closing these bases and it's gonna affect so many people in rural australia... i mean i know they need to cut costs and all but can't we keep some of the services? i was talking to my aunt who lives out there and she said it's gonna be a big deal for her business. 🤷‍♀️ anyway did you see that driver from melbourne driving 220km/h with no lights on?!? what's wrong with people these days?! 😱
 
Wow, Australia's rural communities are going to be super impacted by QantasLink's base closures 🚫😬. Like, what even is the point of having a plane service if people can't get to basic services? And speeding 220km/h without lights on is just mental 😂... someone needs to take that driver down a peg! Anyway, those storms in southeast Queensland are getting wilder and wilder 🌪️. I hope everyone stays safe! Interesting how the Iran situation is escalating, but hopefully it doesn't affect Aussie tourists too much 😬. Hail season is no joke though, gotta be prepared for some serious weather 💥
 
I'm worried about those QantasLink closures... they're gonna hit rural communities hard. I get that airlines gotta stay afloat, but can't we find ways 2 keep regional services running? It's not just about getting from A to B, it's about access 2 essential services like healthcare & education 🤔.

And what's with the speed demons out there?! 220km/h without lights on is just reckless. I'm all 4 road safety, but sometimes common sense seems 2 be a lost art 🚗💨. Glad someone got charged, though!

Storms are gonna keep hitting those east coast communities... hope everyone stays safe & dry 🌪️. And can't believe what's goin' down between Iran & Australia 🤝. I don't know all the ins & outs, but it seems like a big escalation.

Aww, sorry 2 hear about that power outage in south-east Queensland. Hope they get their electricity back on soon ⚡️!
 
OMG, 220km/h without headlights? That's insane!!! 🚗😱 You're lucky they caught you, bro. Did you see that stat where Australia has one of the highest rates of speeding offenses in the world? We need to get our roads under control ASAP! 🚨

And speaking of Australia, those QantasLink closures are gonna hit rural communities hard. Like, have you seen the stats on rural internet penetration? It's only like 70% in some areas. What a disaster waiting to happen! 🤯

On the other hand, I'm loving the fact that Aussie weather can go from calm to crazy in like 5 minutes. Did you know we've got the highest number of lightning strikes per capita in the world? Talk about unpredictability! ⚡️

But for real, let's talk about Iran and Australia. This whole thing is so complicated. According to some stats, there were over 1,000 alleged arson attacks targeting Jewish communities in Australia between 2006 and 2020... that's like, a whole lot of hate. 🤕 We need more dialogue, not expulsions.

Lastly, those superstorms in south-east Queensland? Yeah, they're a big deal! 🌪️ Did you know that the region got slammed with over $1 billion worth of damage last year alone? That's like, crazy money! 💸
 
Can u believe Qantas is doin this 2 us? Closing bases in rural areas?! That's harsh on people who rely on them 4 basic services like healthcare & education 🤕. I know they're tryna cut costs but it's just cruel 2 those communities. When are we gonna see some real investment in rural areas instead of just cuttin' back services? 🤷‍♂️
 
Australia's rural communities are about to take a hit 🤕 with QantasLink closing three regional bases in 2026... it's like, how are people supposed to get around without these services? especially when it comes to accessing healthcare and education? 🤔 It's not just about the planes themselves, but also the livelihoods of people working for those airlines. what's gonna happen to all the rural businesses that rely on these air links?

and can we talk about our roads? like, 220km/h without headlights is just plain crazy 😱... I mean, I know some ppl might be tempted to speed up when they're in a hurry, but this is just reckless. and with all the wild weather forecasted for Saturday, it's only gonna get worse.

on another note, the Australia-Iran relations are getting pretty intense right now... expelling the ambassador over alleged arson attacks is a pretty big deal 🤝. I hope we can resolve these issues through diplomacy rather than just diplomatic fallout. and what about the Iranian people? how are they affected by all this?
 
Man, 220km/h without lights? That's just insane 🤯! How can someone not even care about their own life and others when they're speeding that fast? It's crazy how reckless people can be on the road.

And those QantasLink closures? It's a shame for rural communities who rely on that service for healthcare and business trips. Maybe they should reconsider closing them or find alternative solutions 🤔.

Storms in eastern Australia again, eh? More rain and wind, just what we need. Can't believe it's still so wild weather up there ⛈️. At least the south-east got a brief reprieve today.

Iran-Irania tension is just getting more intense 💥. Not sure what's going on with that ambassador situation, but I hope it gets resolved peacefully soon 🤞.

And did you hear about the hail in south-east Queensland? 10k people without power and superstorms, talk about a wild ride ⛈️! Hopefully they get some relief today and not too much damage.
 
OMG u guys r really worried about Qantas closing regional bases? Like can't they just upgrade planes & staff instead of leaving ppl high & dry in rural areas? 🤷‍♀️ It's not like it's a new thing, there r always gonna be closures & changes in the airline industry. But seriously, how's this gonna affect access to healthcare & education for those communities? 🤔
 
omg have u guys seen this?? 🤯 they're closin 3 qantas bases next yr & it's gonna affect all these rural towns so bad...no access to healthcare, schools, businesses...it's like, what r we even doin 2 them ppl? 😩 i feel like qantas is just prioritizin their big city routes over the ones that really need em 🤔
 
OMG 🤯 I'm so worried about those rural communities that are gonna lose access to basic services 🚑💺 cuz Qantas is closing three bases and it's like, a big deal 🤕 especially for ppl who live out in the bush. Can't imagine how hard life is gonna get for them 🌄

and omg can u believe that guy was driving 220km/h without headlights?!?! 😱 That's just insane! I mean, what if he had crashed? 🚗💥 Poor Aussies need to be more careful on the roads 👍
 
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