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Emergency services have declared a restricted zone under the Public Safety Preservation Act following an incident in Applethorpe, Queensland. This exclusion zone covers a specific area, including the New England Highway from Aerodrome Road to High Street, along with Mayfair Lane and Melaluca Crescent. Motorists are advised to steer clear of the region to ensure their safety. Applethorpe sits approximately 213 kilometres south-west of Brisbane, near the Queensland-New South Wales border.