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Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.

Published: 2h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 2:44amSource: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Air Transport Industryby Tamara Clark

Why food queues and desperation are growing in this booming regional city

Anglican parish operations manager Connie Fredericks says soup kitchen volunteers regularly talk to people about "what bridge they will sleep under tonight".

Woman smiles at camera with soup kitchen sign behind her

Published: 5h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 12:12amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Australian Democratsby Frazer Pearce

Acting Queensland police commissioner appointed as advocates demand 'line in the sand' on DV

Advocates say Queensland's new police commissioner will have a tough road ahead in tackling domestic violence.

Steve Gollschewski will be the acting police commissioner

Published: 22m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lexy Hamilton-Smith

How this rural town provides care for locals from early childhood to twilight years

Communities struggling to get early childhood and aged care services can take inspiration from this unique solution.

A group of kids play child sized large plastic cars and water buckets on grass in front of a large playground

Published: MonMon 19 Feb 2024 at 9:31pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Aged Careby Megan Hughes

This whopping sapphire was unearthed in Qld. Meet the gem hunters vying to find more

While the sapphire rush of the 1890s is long gone, these modern gem hunters are still eager to strike it lucky and enjoy the colourful lifestyle of Queensland's Gemfields.

Close up of man holding uncut green gem the size of aa 50-cent piece

Published: MonMon 19 Feb 2024 at 7:07pmSource: Back RoadsTopic: Human Interestby Lisa Millar

Thousands of Aussies have joined community running clubs recently with social media fuelling the trend

Running clubs are rapidly growing in popularity across Australia, and organisers say it's thanks to social media providing support and accountability.

Published: SunSun 18 Feb 2024 at 10:03pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sportby Scout Wallen and Annabel Francis

When Frances isn't running her hardware store, she's writing romance novels

Discussing bathroom fittings and plastic piping is a far cry from the romantic tales this author writes about in her downtime.

A dark-haired woman sits i9n a hardware store, reading a book.

Published: SunSun 18 Feb 2024 at 12:35amSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Romance Booksby Amanda Cranston

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The small town that loves pickleball

Yeppoon in central Queensland has one of the biggest pickleball courts in the country.

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Duration: 2 minutes 29 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport - Leisureby Jessica Clifford

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CS Energy releases report into power station explosion

A new report has found an explosion at a Queensland coal-fired power station could not have been anticipated.

Duration: 1 minute 15 seconds

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Turtle rescues — the good and the bad

A Turtle rehab centre is ‘heartbroken’ after finding a 5cm rusty nail embedded in the shell of a turtle, that they suspect was inserted with a nail gun.

Duration: 4 minutes

Source: ABC Capricornia

Plea for doctors to consider regional work as hospitals struggle

The Biloela Hospital maternity service remains on bypass after more than 18 months, with at least one couple scared for the life of their unborn child.

Duration: 1 minute 57 seconds

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Biloela hospital remains on bypass after over 500 days

This central Queensland family are putting their next pregnancy on hold due to the bypass of their local maternity service.

Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

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Thousands of Aussies have joined community running clubs recently with social media fuelling the trend

Running clubs are rapidly growing in popularity across Australia, and organisers say it's thanks to social media providing support and accountability.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sportby Scout Wallen and Annabel Francis

When Frances isn't running her hardware store, she's writing romance novels

Discussing bathroom fittings and plastic piping is a far cry from the romantic tales this author writes about in her downtime.

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Romance Booksby Amanda Cranston

True crime and ghost tours are gaining popularity. Where does fascination with the macabre come from?

As true-crime documentaries and podcasts flood our playlists, real-life ghost tours are capturing our imagination and gaining momentum. It turns out, we love being scared.

A man standing in shadows in front of a building, with light under his face at night

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Regional Communitiesby Katrina Beavan

Despite celebrating Valentine's Day in aged care, Di and John's love hasn't dwindled in 67 years

John Thompson is visiting his wife Di for Valentine's Day at a Queensland aged care home. She is among more than 60 residents who received a gift from the community after a six-week COVID-19 lockdown.

An elderly woman and man in a nursing home room with yellow balloons in the background

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Older Peopleby Scout Wallen

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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: 8 Nov 2023Wed 8 Nov 2023 at 7:00amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

At age 28, Angus Brayshaw's AFL career is over. The Melbourne Demon has struggled with concussion for much of his career and today, on advice from doctors, announced his retirement.

An AFL player lies on a stretcher and is carted off with support staff around him.

Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

The AFL season is around the corner, but it's the off-field headlines that have put new CEO Andrew Dillon in the hot-seat.

Joel Smith watches a kick during a 2023 AFL match.

Duration: 11 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Clubs try to stop historic venues from being bulldozed for 2032 Olympics

Accusations fly thick and fast as a David and Goliath battle to save historic sports clubs in Toowoomba boils over.

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Bowls and Petanque

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Australians know they are accepting a certain level of risk every time they step onto a sporting field. But when playing sport leads to death, society's tolerance and the sport's social licence is tested.

A three-panel split image showing a young man in a cricket cap, a woman riding a jumping horse, and a water-skier.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Qld News

Gold Coast surf life saver and former police officer jailed over child exploitation material

Prominent Gold Coast surf life saver and former police officer Graeme John Maxwell Byrne, 74, will spend the next five months in prison after being found with images and videos in Interpol's most serious category of child exploitation material.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Courts and Trialsby Jessica Lamb

Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Australians are still suffering from budget airline Bonza's unreliability issues, one year after its launch.

Source: ABC Mildura-Swan HillTopic: Air Transport Industryby Tamara Clark

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath to quit politics

Yvette D'Ath says after almost 17 years in state and federal politics, she needs to find more balance in her life and won't be contesting the October election.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Kate McKenna

Why food queues and desperation are growing in this booming regional city

Anglican parish operations manager Connie Fredericks says soup kitchen volunteers regularly talk to people about "what bridge they will sleep under tonight".

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Australian Democratsby Frazer Pearce

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WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

Mulch laced with bonded asbestos is discovered at a residential complex in Canberra, as one landscaping company describes learning their products contain the material as "a major kick in the guts".

Fence with a danger asbestos sign at the Rozelle Parklands as the clean up continues

Published: 5m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 5:07amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Asbestosby Victor Petrovic and Harry Frost

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Speaking during his weekly audience with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the king also said he was gratified to see how his diagnosis had boosted support for cancer charities across the UK.

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Published: 17m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:55amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

The fatal crash off the coast of Queensland last year killed four defence personnel.

A ship pulls Taipan wreckage from the ocean, authorities are in a smaller watercraft nearby

Published: 36m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:36amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forces

No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

Two years after major flooding in NSW, an auditor-generals's report outlines how hundreds of survivors are still waiting to move into temporary accommodation.

Published: 47m agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 4:25amSource: ABC North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

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Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Why food queues and desperation are growing in this booming regional city

Acting Queensland police commissioner appointed as advocates demand 'line in the sand' on DV

How this rural town provides care for locals from early childhood to twilight years

This whopping sapphire was unearthed in Qld. Meet the gem hunters vying to find more

Thousands of Aussies have joined community running clubs recently with social media fuelling the trend

When Frances isn't running her hardware store, she's writing romance novels

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CS Energy releases report into power station explosion

Turtle rescues — the good and the bad

Plea for doctors to consider regional work as hospitals struggle

Biloela hospital remains on bypass after over 500 days

Thousands of Aussies have joined community running clubs recently with social media fuelling the trend

When Frances isn't running her hardware store, she's writing romance novels

True crime and ghost tours are gaining popularity. Where does fascination with the macabre come from?

Despite celebrating Valentine's Day in aged care, Di and John's love hasn't dwindled in 67 years

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Is Angus Brayshaw's medical retirement a sign of things to come?

The AFL responds to Joel Smith and Tarryn Thomas allegations

Clubs try to stop historic venues from being bulldozed for 2032 Olympics

From skiing to football, rugby and equestrian — what is Australia's most dangerous sport?

Gold Coast surf life saver and former police officer jailed over child exploitation material

Bonza claims title for worst on-time arrival results at four Australian airports in January

Queensland Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath to quit politics

Why food queues and desperation are growing in this booming regional city

WorkSafe ACT identifies 70 cubic metres of asbestos-ridden mulch at Canberra site

King Charles says he has been 'reduced to tears' by public support after cancer diagnosis

Independent inquiry launched into fatal Taipan army helicopter crash

No plan in place to move Lismore flood survivors into permanent housing, report finds

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