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Court in father-son drowning case hears that Airlie Beach Lagoon lifeguard contractor had no ‘relevant’ experience

Court in father-son drowning case hears that Airlie Beach Lagoon lifeguard contractor had no ‘relevant’ experience
April 13, 2022

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