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Two cool spots found in the Great Barrier Reef where corals may survive warming oceans

New modelling reveals some outer reefs will stay 1 degree Celsius cooler than surrounding areas in coming decades — but it's not clear how their coral colonies will fare.

A scuba diver with a yellow tape measure over an array of bleached acropora species with a school of jellyfish above them.

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmSource: ABC ScienceTopic: Climate Changeby Peter de Kruijff

Michael's Movie Review: Moana 2

Disney returns to the Pacific for more adventures with Moana and her friendly demi-god.

Duration: 4 minutes 44 seconds

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 1:03amSource: ListenTopic: Movies

Hunters fullback earns tryout with North Queensland Cowboys

Fan favourite Morea Morea may have played his last game with the PNG Hunters.

Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 12:54amSource: ABC PacificTopic: Rugby Leaguewith Kyle Evans

Gun allegedly stolen from unmarked police car recovered after extensive search

Police have found the firearm and ammunition allegedly stolen from a police car in a secure car park complex in north Queensland on Sunday.

Published: FriFri 29 Nov 2024 at 12:23amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Crimeby Cameron Simmons

Pair abducted five-year-old from foster care after placing tracking device in soft toy, court hears

A Queensland court has heard a man and woman planted a tracking device in a soft toy hours before taking the child and sparking a 10-day search.

A person, face unseen, operates a phone with teddy bear on their lap.

Published: ThuThu 28 Nov 2024 at 7:09amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Courtsby Georgia Loney

Scammer who sent five million rogue texts claims he thought he was working in advertising

The Chinese national, in Australia illegally, has been sentenced in a Queensland court for using a SIM box to send out millions of fake texts purporting to be from agencies including Centrelink and Australia Post, but claims he was unaware they were…

Duration: 34 seconds

Published: WedWed 27 Nov 2024 at 2:59amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Scams and Fraudby Georgia Loney

'They are forgiving what happened': Twenty years on from the 'horrific' death that sparked unrest and riots on Palm Island

On the short ferry ride from Townsville to Palm Island, Alec Doomadgee prepared himself for cultural work marking the 20th anniversary of his brother's death.

Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds

Published: TueTue 26 Nov 2024 at 10:23pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Black Deaths In Custodyby Baz Ruddick

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Michael's Movie Review: Moana 2

Disney returns to the Pacific for more adventures with Moana and her friendly demi-god.

Duration: 4 minutes 44 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Movies

Hunters fullback earns tryout with North Queensland Cowboys

Fan favourite Morea Morea may have played his last game with the PNG Hunters.

Duration: 6 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC PacificTopic: Rugby Leaguewith Kyle Evans

Michael's Movie Review: Wicked

John M Chu's musical adaptation defies gravity…and the odds… to soar to great cinematic heights

Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Movies

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Warm Water Wonders: Oyster species that thrive in warm waters

A breakthrough that could save Queensland’s iconic oyster industry.

Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Two decades since the 'horrific' death that sparked Palm Island unrest

Alec Doomadgee painted himself in ochre and charcoal in preparation for cultural work marking the 20th anniversary of his brother's death.

A picture of an Indigenous man, alongside the words "20 years after tragedy".

Duration: 2 minutes 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

Arrests made after police firearm theft in Townsville

Police body camera footage shows officers arresting two men in Townsville over the theft of a police-issued firearm.

Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

CCTV captures Townsville car theft

Police have released CCTV footage from a Townsville apartment complex car park where a police firearm was stolen along with a black BMW.

Duration: 48 seconds

Source: ABC North Qld

Features

As this mining town swells, its mobile and internet services drop out — so it's down to the trusty internet cafe

Residents in the Queensland town of Collinsville say they can see a mobile tower from their home but struggle to make a phone call, so they rely on a free internet cafe to stay connected.

The exterior of a broick building, a sign reading "Collinsville Connect Telecentre" on the left of the facade.

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Mobile and Internet Accessby Liam O'Connell

Groper Creek, the idyllic caravan park that's a grey nomad's dream

The caravan park is the lifeblood of Groper Creek, but keeping it running 24/7 has been a rollercoaster journey for friends Jeanette Garvey and Wendy Coplick.

An aerial shot of a caravan park on the bank of a large river at sunset

Source: ABC North QldTopic: Travel and Tourismby Lily Nothling

This grazier's shopping list hasn’t changed much since 1986 — 34kg of flour, 26kg of sugar, four litres of tomato sauce

As wet season looms in northern Australia, the stockpiling of food in pantries and freezers is underway. Here's how the experts prepare for the big wet.

Duration: 1 minute 20 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Phenomenaby Jessica Black and Lucy Cooper

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

The Girringun Art Centre in northern Queensland is helping to keep traditional artisanal skills alive, and the international market is paying attention.

Three large body and head-shaped painted sculptures on metal poles, standing on grass with sea and islands behind.

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Visual Artby Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton

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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.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

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

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The ABC listen app connects you to the best podcasts and live radio from the presenters you know and love. Download it today and hear the world differently.

Published: 27 Aug 2024Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 4:23amSource: ABC BRISBANE

Qld Sport

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: 34m 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: 40m 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: 52m 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: 49m agoSun 1 Dec 2024 at 5:53amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Aaron Kelly

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Two cool spots found in the Great Barrier Reef where corals may survive warming oceans

Michael's Movie Review: Moana 2

Hunters fullback earns tryout with North Queensland Cowboys

Gun allegedly stolen from unmarked police car recovered after extensive search

Pair abducted five-year-old from foster care after placing tracking device in soft toy, court hears

Scammer who sent five million rogue texts claims he thought he was working in advertising

'They are forgiving what happened': Twenty years on from the 'horrific' death that sparked unrest and riots on Palm Island

ABC North Qld Local News

Michael's Movie Review: Moana 2

Hunters fullback earns tryout with North Queensland Cowboys

Michael's Movie Review: Wicked

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Warm Water Wonders: Oyster species that thrive in warm waters

Two decades since the 'horrific' death that sparked Palm Island unrest

Arrests made after police firearm theft in Townsville

CCTV captures Townsville car theft

As this mining town swells, its mobile and internet services drop out — so it's down to the trusty internet cafe

Groper Creek, the idyllic caravan park that's a grey nomad's dream

This grazier's shopping list hasn’t changed much since 1986 — 34kg of flour, 26kg of sugar, four litres of tomato sauce

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

Thank You Perth- ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

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

Other ways to listen

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