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Queensland Schools Dismiss Early, Offer Counseling After Stabbings

7/14/2026

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Queensland schools dismissed students early and activated counseling after two teenage stabbing incidents.
Teenage boys stabbed students at the Islamic College of Brisbane and Trinity Bay State High in Cairns, leaving victims stable.
Queensland police have asked for CCTV footage from the Karawatha area, with Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek confirming contact with the Islamic College.
Parent Ziana Ali said she felt frightened after only an email notice and media reports.

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Queensland schools dismissed students early and activated counseling after two teenage stabbing incidents.
Teenage boys stabbed students at the Islamic College of Brisbane and Trinity Bay State High in Cairns, leaving victims stable.
Queensland police have asked for CCTV footage from the Karawatha area, with Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek confirming contact with the Islamic College.
Parent Ziana Ali said she felt frightened after only an email notice and media reports.