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Regional towns hurting as Qld road toll soars above 200 deaths

A regional Queensland doctor is urging drivers to slow down and drive more responsibly, saying road trauma should not be accepted as "part of doing business in this country".

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Published: 14h agoSun 7 Sep 2025 at 7:51pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Vanessa Jarrett

Young apprentices keep butcher trade alive in country town

While many traditional country butchers have declined, the family-run butcher shop in this small rural town in central Queensland is bucking a trend in more ways than one.

A young woman in a butcher's uniform smiles as she slices meat.

Published: YesterdaySun 7 Sep 2025 at 12:40amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Small Businessesby Aaron Kelly

Qld prepares for hot, windy weekend with high fire danger at Birdsville Races

Travellers in Channel Country and the state's south-west are urged to be aware of high fire danger conditions and strong winds.

A close up of the horses at he Birdsville races 2018

Published: FriFri 5 Sep 2025 at 4:13amSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Weatherby Aisling Brennan and Dan McCray

Is Australia's promised green hydrogen industry ever going to happen?

Billions of dollars in private investment are being pulled out of green hydrogen projects.

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 5:18amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Alternative Energyby Tom Lowrey

Experts sound alarm over under-pressure Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait have seen six bleaching events since 2016, including back-to-back events in 2016-17 and 2024-25.

Published: TueTue 2 Sep 2025 at 9:00pmSource: StatelineTopic: Great Barrier Reefby Baz Ruddick

After beating cancer, teen kicks goal in emotional grand final win

Two years ago, Ollie Miles never thought he would play footy again after being diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer. On the weekend, he kicked the final goal in his team's grand final win.

A young teenage boy lying in a hospital bed wearing a red team shirt.

Published: TueTue 2 Sep 2025 at 8:49amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Leukaemiaby Aaron Kelly

Queenslanders warned about bushfire risks after record wet year

Queensland firefighters are racing against the clock to prepare for a heightened bushfire season, with above-average rainfall increasing fuel loads and hampering hazard reduction burning.

A firefighter setting fire to grass and bushland.

Duration: 31 seconds

Published: 31 Aug 2025Sun 31 Aug 2025 at 9:39pmSource: ABC Wide BayTopic: Bushfiresby Johanna Marie

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The late Steven Munster speaks about son Cameron Munster

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster led Queensland to a remarkable series win in the third State of Origin match.

A father and son in maroon-coloured Queensland rugby jerseys embrace.

Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sportby Aaron Kelly

Mums the word for AFL club

Sport is a big part of small country towns and as more women join AFL clubs, footy has become more than just a game for new mums.

A mum and nine-month-old son smiling. Both dresses in blue and white football jumpers.

Duration: 2 minutes 42 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Parenting Babieswith Freya Jetson

Brazil declared free of foot-and-mouth disease

In major news for the global beef trade, Brazil has been declared free of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) without the need for vaccination.

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Duration: 6 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Matt Brann

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Not knowing she had Tourette Syndrome, Jazmin Edson filmed her first tic attack in her school bathroom. Supplied: Jazmin Edson

Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Concerns that livestock could be exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ through contaminated drinking water.

Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo. ABC News: Russel Talbot & Vanessa Jarrett

Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds

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Child abuse charges, Emerald

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Duration: 35 seconds

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Young apprentices keep butcher trade alive in country town

While many traditional country butchers have declined, the family-run butcher shop in this small rural town in central Queensland is bucking a trend in more ways than one.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Small Businessesby Aaron Kelly

After beating cancer, teen kicks goal in emotional grand final win

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Leukaemiaby Aaron Kelly

During floods and bushfires, bush choppers are ready at any moment

From the cockpit of his chopper, Jedd Manning is dropping supplies to disaster-affected areas one day and rounding up rebellious cattle the next.

A pilot wearing a cap sits in the cockpit of a helicopter inside a hangar.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Rural and Remote Communitiesby Aaron Kelly

Thrill of the racetrack entices more women into motorsport

Women are experiencing the adrenaline of racing and loving it, both behind the wheel and behind the scenes.

A woman sits in the driver's seat of a car.

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Car Enthusiasmby Amanda Cranston

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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: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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The storylines to define the NRL finals

In the industry, they call it the 'second season'. Only eight teams remain as the NRL gears up for a finals series rich with storylines. What are the narratives that will define finals time?

Tom Starling jumps on Corey Horsburgh, who is hugging Hudson Young after scoring an NRL try.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Raiders leader in moon boot, Broncos captain confident of finals return

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is in serious doubt for the Raiders' qualifying final against Brisbane after suffering an ankle injury at training.

Canberra Raiders player Josh Papalii with his hands on hips, grimacing

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Queensland fans gear up for 'biggest ever' AFL game

Elated Gold Coast fans say "15 years of struggle" are finally paying off for the club, as the Suns look towards a QClash semi against Brisbane this weekend, hailed as a "massive" moment for Queensland footy.

David Swallow shouts to celebrate a goal in an AFL elimination final.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: AFL

Molloy wonder goal stuns the crowd as Fish stars for Swans

Chloe Molloy kicks a stunner and Zippy Fish stars as the Swans account for the Dockers in the AFLW.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL Women’s

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Inquest hears hospital could have prevented fatal assault on dementia patient

A coronial inquest into a fatal confrontation between two dementia patients at a Queensland hospital hears added security and anti-barricade doors could have stopped the attack.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Courtsby Mackenzie Colahan

Man charged with murder of Ipswich couple was 'hearing voices', court told

Lars Faleata has been charged with the murders of Christine and Joe Stephan, who were found dead after a fire at their home in Ipswich — south-west of Brisbane — in January, 2022.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Lucy Loram

Foster carers warn system 'unsustainable' as costs set to hit $7 billion

Three weeks of public hearings are due to be held in the state's far north as part of an ongoing inquiry into Queensland's child protection system.

Tasmania's child protection service had to place 23 children in refuges in the last year.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Childrenby Christopher Testa

Raiders leader in moon boot, Broncos captain confident of finals return

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is in serious doubt for the Raiders' qualifying final against Brisbane after suffering an ankle injury at training.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

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Man critically injured in Perth workplace incident

A man in his 40s has been critically injured in a workplace incident in Perth's north-east.

Front entrance of a building marked "Hoffman Engineering"

Published: 21m agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 10:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

The British Airways passenger flight BA16 was on its way to Singapore and made the emergency return to Sydney Airport about an hour after take-off this afternoon.

Published: 20m agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 10:22amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Air Incidentsby Jean Kennedy

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

Max King has been living with a mould infestation at home that he is glad to have finally escaped in the lead-up to Friday's qualification final at Melbourne.

Max King of the Bulldogs running with the NRL ball

Published: 1h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 9:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies dies aged 81

Rick Davies, the co-founder and lead singer for British rock band Supertramp, has died aged 81 after a decade-long battle with cancer.

Published: 1h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 9:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Music

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Regional towns hurting as Qld road toll soars above 200 deaths

Young apprentices keep butcher trade alive in country town

Qld prepares for hot, windy weekend with high fire danger at Birdsville Races

Is Australia's promised green hydrogen industry ever going to happen?

Experts sound alarm over under-pressure Great Barrier Reef

After beating cancer, teen kicks goal in emotional grand final win

Queenslanders warned about bushfire risks after record wet year

ABC Capricornia Local News

The late Steven Munster speaks about son Cameron Munster

Mums the word for AFL club

Brazil declared free of foot-and-mouth disease

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

Child abuse charges, Emerald

Young apprentices keep butcher trade alive in country town

After beating cancer, teen kicks goal in emotional grand final win

During floods and bushfires, bush choppers are ready at any moment

Thrill of the racetrack entices more women into motorsport

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Know your ABCs in an emergency

The storylines to define the NRL finals

Raiders leader in moon boot, Broncos captain confident of finals return

Queensland fans gear up for 'biggest ever' AFL game

Molloy wonder goal stuns the crowd as Fish stars for Swans

Inquest hears hospital could have prevented fatal assault on dementia patient

Man charged with murder of Ipswich couple was 'hearing voices', court told

Foster carers warn system 'unsustainable' as costs set to hit $7 billion

Raiders leader in moon boot, Broncos captain confident of finals return

Man critically injured in Perth workplace incident

'Smoke in the cockpit': Plane's emergency landing after mayday call

Bulldogs prop forced to move out of home on eve of NRL finals

Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies dies aged 81

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