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New Zealand man dies in stage fall at Queensland festival

A 33-year-old New Zealander died after falling from a stage during an alleged fight at a Queensland bush festival.

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A New Zealand man has died following a fall from a stage at Rhythm of the Wild festival in Queensland. The incident occurred during an alleged altercation with another festivalgoer. A 33-year-old man remains under police guard in Gympie Hospital.

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