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Man dies after falling from balcony during police operation

The Ethical Standards Command is investigating the death of a man who fell from a balcony during a police operation in Rockhampton.

Published: 3h agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 3:22amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Policeby Aaron Kelly

Family devastated after 'kind and gentle' boy dies from snake bite in central Queensland

Beau Horan, 16, has died in a Brisbane hospital after he was bitten by a snake, quite likely without his knowledge, at his home at Wurdong Heights near Gladstone.

Three teenage children looking at camera

Published: ThuThu 28 Nov 2024 at 8:05pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Animal Attacksby Vanessa Jarrett

Thousands of Bowen Basin residents nervous about $5.7bn sale of major mines

When a mining company also owns your house, the local shopping centre and the GP clinic, what does it mean when it sells its assets?

A drone shot of a pool on its own block in a town, sorrounded by parked cars.

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 6:43amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Mining and Metals Industry

Scientists track notorious pest worldwide as it destroys crops in worst incursion to date

Fall armyworm has been referred to the "coronavirus of agriculture" with the devastation the moth causes likened to that of a bushfire. And unfortunately, it's here.

An man in a white lab coat is holding up a tray of dead caterpillars.

Published: MonMon 25 Nov 2024 at 8:43pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Pests - Horticultureby Megan Hughes

Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training

NRL took its toll on PJ Marsh's body. Fourteen years after retirement, he's suffering the long-term consequences and fears for young players who aren't educated on the risks of knocks to the head.

A man wearing a white shirt learning against a football post and holding a football.

Published: 24 Nov 2024Sun 24 Nov 2024 at 7:18pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sports injuriesby Aaron Kelly and Jasmine Hines

Researchers studying body of largest great white shark caught on a Queensland drumline

A 5.62-metre great white female shark carrying four young pups was found dead on a regional Queensland drumline in August. She was the size of a dual-cab ute and scientists are now doing genetic studies on her body.

A shark and a car in a graphic showing the large size of the shark.

Published: 23 Nov 2024Sat 23 Nov 2024 at 10:46pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Oceans and Reefsby Vanessa Jarrett

Trainee GP numbers will increase by 20 per cent next year and rural communities are begging them to stay

A spike in doctors training in general practice will end a seven-year decline, but rural communities fear it won't stem a chronic healthcare shortage.

A man wearing glasses and a blue shirt standing in front of a GP clinic.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 2:02amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionalsby Bridget Herrmann, Abbey Halter and Freya Jetson

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As other manufacturers folded or fled, observation, irritation and action helped RME succeed.

Toowoomba-based company Russell Mineral Equipment has been announced as the first recipient of investment from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

A man looks tiny standing on the side of a large piece of mining machinery. It's brightly coloured, with pistons and equipment

Duration: 21 minutes 40 seconds

Source: Listenby Kallee Buchanan

For two years dog owners had no defence against leptospirosis. Now they do.

A vaccine that protects dogs against a potentially fatal bacterial disease has returned to northern Australian veterinary clinics.

Close up of a white chihuahua's face in focus, with a blurred vet injecting a vaccine in background

Duration: 6 minutes 57 seconds

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: Agriculturewith Kallee Buchanan

As the USA votes, farm policy is kicked down the road.

For more than a year, the most important piece of legislation for farmers in America has been stuck in policy limbo-land.

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Duration: 19 minutes

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: US Electionswith Kallee Buchanan

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Study at One Tree Island holds crucial information about impact of coral bleaching

An isolated reef island only accessible to scientists, holds crucial information about the impact of warming waters and coral bleaching.

Duration: 3 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

After overcoming a near-fatal road accident, one-legged kart racer Justin Davis is turning heads on the race track.

Justin Davis lost his leg in a traumatic road accident over a decade ago. But after overcoming the physical and psychological challenges, Justin has put his prosthetic foot to the pedal and has a new lease on life.

Duration: 39 seconds

Source: ABC Capricornia

The first shipment of chickpeas is leaving Australia for India this week

The first shipment of chickpeas is leaving Australia for India this week.

Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC Rural

Kylie Hopkins has bred dairy goats at her central Queensland property for 15 years.

Duration: 3 minutes 27 seconds

Source: ABC Rural

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Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training

NRL took its toll on PJ Marsh's body. Fourteen years after retirement, he's suffering the long-term consequences and fears for young players who aren't educated on the risks of knocks to the head.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sports injuriesby Aaron Kelly and Jasmine Hines

'People were getting tangled in barbed wire': Memories of Queensland's tilt train derailment that injured 120 people

On a dark spring night 20 years ago, the high-speed passenger train hurtled off the tracks at a speed of more than 100 kilometres per hour.

The concertina of a long passenger train which has derailed

Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Rail Accidents and Incidentsby Nikki Sorbello

The story of May Bradford, Australia's first female dual commercial pilot and ground engineer

Amelia Earhart and Nancy Bird Walton were famous for their pioneering feats in the aviation industry. But Queensland-raised May Bradford was another Depression-era trailblazer whose giant life was cut short.

Black and white photo of middle aged woman in overalls and helmet in a workshop

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Historyby Vanessa Jarrett

Scientists work to create 'insurance' policy in race to save toxic macadamia nut

Unlike commercial macadamias, the nuts only grow to the size of a five-cent piece and cannot be eaten due to their bitter flavour and ability to produce cyanide.

Two tiny nuts on a stalk with a woman's hand behind them.

Duration: 1 minute 47 seconds

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Conservationby Nikki Sorbello and Grace Whiteside

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Thank You Perth- ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

Know your ABCs in an emergency

This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Women's surfing pioneer Phyllis O'Donell honoured in Gold Coast paddle out

The first women's world surf champion is being remembered for her competitive spirit and fight for women in the sport.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfing

Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence

Matildas star Caitlin Foord is in what interim coach Tom Sermanni insists is career-best form and her grit and skill will be key crucial against Brazil.

Matildas forward Caitlin Foord strikes the ball into the net with her left foot as two Brazilian defenders look on.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

'You wouldn't believe it's Australia': Climbing walls of ice in our own backyard

Ice climbing, introduced to Australia by migrants in the 1960s, is booming as extreme sport lovers seek higher thrills — but with such a short season, you have to book early.

An ice climber carefully strikes the wall of ice with his ice axe.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Winter Sports

Kangaroos complete undefeated AFLW season with GF win over Lions to clinch premiership

North Melbourne is AFLW premier for the first time thanks to a dominant 30-point grand final win over Brisbane, completing the Kangaroos' undefeated season in style.

North Melbourne players gather around the premiership cup to celebrate with a team photo

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL Women’s

Qld News

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Two tourists who became lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park in north Queensland have been found during a large-scale search.

A rescue crewman looking out of a helicopter over a mountain.

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly

Young mothers continue to report high rates of discrimination

Experts say stigma can prevent people accessing basic needs like housing as young mothers in Australia continue to report high rates of discrimination.

Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Discrimination

Wet weather in south-east Queensland

Parts of the state saw heavy rainfall overnight, with Bundamba Creek in North Booval swelling in size and some roads in Boonah cut by flash flooding.

An overflowing creek encroaching on a nearby park.

Duration: 21 seconds

Source: ABC News

Flash flooding in parts of Queensland as BOM predicts more storms, rainfall and humidity

Heavy rains have caused flash flooding across parts of south-east Queensland, with residential streets and vehicles submerged.

Duration: 30 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floodsby Gemma Ferguson

National News

Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

West Indies star Hayley Matthews fires with bat and ball against Brisbane Heat at the MCG, powering the Melbourne Renegades to their maiden WBBL title.

Melbourne Renegades players celebrate in a group as Laura Harris walks off

Published: 23m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Women’s Big Bash League

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Ian Redpath, the unflappable opener of 66 Tests and member of the Australian cricket hall of fame, dies aged 83.

A man picture in front of a video screen that reads "Ian Redpath"

Published: 29m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 6:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

The incoming president has picked a long-term ally who has previously pledged to "shut down" the US federal intelligence agency.

An Indian/South Asian man with black facial hair speaks onstage wearing a light suit jacket with American flags behind him

Published: 41m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Security Intelligence

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Two tourists who became lost while hiking at Cape Hillsborough National Park in north Queensland have been found during a large-scale search.

Published: 38m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:53amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly

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Man dies after falling from balcony during police operation

Family devastated after 'kind and gentle' boy dies from snake bite in central Queensland

Thousands of Bowen Basin residents nervous about $5.7bn sale of major mines

Scientists track notorious pest worldwide as it destroys crops in worst incursion to date

Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training

Researchers studying body of largest great white shark caught on a Queensland drumline

Trainee GP numbers will increase by 20 per cent next year and rural communities are begging them to stay

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As other manufacturers folded or fled, observation, irritation and action helped RME succeed.

For two years dog owners had no defence against leptospirosis. Now they do.

As the USA votes, farm policy is kicked down the road.

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Study at One Tree Island holds crucial information about impact of coral bleaching

After overcoming a near-fatal road accident, one-legged kart racer Justin Davis is turning heads on the race track.

The first shipment of chickpeas is leaving Australia for India this week

Kylie Hopkins has bred dairy goats at her central Queensland property for 15 years.

Former NRL star battling mood swings, memory loss joins call for mandatory concussion training

'People were getting tangled in barbed wire': Memories of Queensland's tilt train derailment that injured 120 people

The story of May Bradford, Australia's first female dual commercial pilot and ground engineer

Scientists work to create 'insurance' policy in race to save toxic macadamia nut

Local news direct to your inbox

Thank You Perth- ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Women's surfing pioneer Phyllis O'Donell honoured in Gold Coast paddle out

Matildas fuelled for Brazil by Caitlin Foord's drive for excellence

'You wouldn't believe it's Australia': Climbing walls of ice in our own backyard

Kangaroos complete undefeated AFLW season with GF win over Lions to clinch premiership

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

Young mothers continue to report high rates of discrimination

Wet weather in south-east Queensland

Flash flooding in parts of Queensland as BOM predicts more storms, rainfall and humidity

Matthews leads Renegades to WBBL title in rain-affected MCG final against Heat

Ian Redpath, stoic Australian Test opener and hall of fame member, dies aged 83

Trump singles out loyalist Kash Patel to lead FBI

Tourists who became lost on bushwalk found by helicopter in major search operation

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