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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.
A bonza aircraft on a runway

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

Near-new fencing scrapped as gulf farmers face steamy rebuild

Queensland graziers are enduring wet season heat to again rebuild after heavy floods in the state's north west, but this time it is costing more.
Duration: 22 seconds

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Disaster Reliefby Maddelin McCosker and Amy Phillips

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: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Policeby Lexy Hamilton-Smith

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. 
A teenage boy playing lawn bowls.

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Bowls and Petanqueby Tobi Loftus

Farmers claim carbon capture project risks future of Great Artesian Basin as legal challenge considered

Rural lobby groups and farmers ramp up their opposition to a project that aims to store carbon dioxide in Australia's biggest underground freshwater reservoir.
An aerial photo of the Millmerran Power station, October 2021.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Coalby Brandon Long

Funeral prices show the cost of dying varies but does not have to be expensive

Bobbie wanted a simple funeral. Her family did it for less than $1,000, but they had to think outside the hardwood box.
a bird flies past a grave in a cemetery

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Death and Dyingby Peter Gunders

Police say rape allegations against Toowoomba priest not investigated as he had already died

A former primary school student is suing the Toowoomba Catholic Diocese for $1.7 million in damages for alleged abuse dating back to the late 2000s.
close up of a church cross on a brass statue

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Religious Leadersby Tobi Loftus

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Why residents in Dalby enter the lotto

Like many people around the country, residents in Dalby on Queensland's Western Downs love to queue up and buy a ticket when a big lotto jackpot comes around. Here's why.
Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds

Source: ABC Southern Qld

Regular Health Checks

Here are some recommended preventive health checks doctors want you to consider.
Duration: 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

Epsilon Station in south-west Queensland received 146mm of rain

Epsilon Station was inundated after 146mm of rain fell in a short period of time.
Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC Broken Hill

Storms backs up drains in Railway St

Storms on Monday caused minor flooding on the main street of Dirranbandi, located near the NSW border.
Duration: 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Second person charged over death of SA mum allegedly murdered before house set on fire

A woman is charged over the death of South Australian mother Krystal Marshall, who was allegedly murdered before the house in which her remains were found was set alight.
A woman with sunglasses on her head.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

Assange's father says it's time to put 'serious' pressure on UK, US to bring home 'son of the Australian soil'

As the world waits for the verdict on whether the WikiLeaks founder will be extradited to the US, his father John Shipton says Australia should consider imposing "not too brutal" restrictions on our allies.
A split image showing an older man in a living room and Julian Assange, standing on a balcony holding up his fist.

Published: Source: ABC GippslandTopic: International Courts and Tribunalsby William Howard, Mim Hook and Millicent Spencer

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: Source: 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.
An older white man with white hair in a navy pinstriped suit smiles as he shakes hands with a middle-aged man of Indian heritage

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

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