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Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

Deep in Queensland's blue-blood heartland, six female independent candidates aim to dismantle decades of an LNP stranglehold on power.

Graphic of six women with an image of Queensland in the background.

Published: YesterdayTue 8 Apr 2025 at 7:51amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Independentsby Owen Jacques

Matthew Denny creates Australian discus history with record-breaking throw

Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Denny has unleashed a historic throw in Oklahoma to join the most exclusive club in discus and shatter his own national record.

A man poses with a scoreboard showing the number 72.07

Published: MonMon 7 Apr 2025 at 3:06amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Missing mother confirmed dead after human remains discovered

Forensic testing has confirmed that human remains found in south-west Queensland belonged to missing mother Tayla Spies.

Duration: 38 seconds

Published: MonMon 7 Apr 2025 at 2:17amSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Missing Personby Dan McCray

Jundah residents say recovery after western Qld flood will take years

Residents in the outback town reflect on the shock and fear they felt as their once-dry town found itself inundated by floodwaters.

Published: MonMon 7 Apr 2025 at 12:45amSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Floodsby Grace Nakamura

Chopper pilots 'angels from the sky' to flooded outback Queenslanders

Helicopter pilots saved the lives of Queenslanders as floodwater tore through their towns. Now they are providing life-saving supplies to isolated communities and their livestock.

Mid shot of a man standing near a helicopter in foreground, surrounded by floodwater at sunset

Duration: 32 seconds

Published: SatSat 5 Apr 2025 at 12:13amSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Extreme Weather Eventsby Peter Quattrocelli

Police find human remains close to Tayla Spies's car

Police have discovered unidentified remains near where missing Queensland woman Tayla Spies's vehicle was found on Thursday.

Two photos next to each other of a woman with shoulder length light brown hair

Published: FriFri 4 Apr 2025 at 5:43amSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Missing Personby Dan McCray

Floodwater to linger for weeks as sandflies swarm in outback Queensland

The sun is a small mercy for flood-devastated communities across outback Queensland. But as residents sink knee-deep during their muddy clean-up the stoicism starts to slip.

Two children in shallow floodwater with a dog.

Published: ThuThu 3 Apr 2025 at 7:49pmSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Floodsby Hannah Walsh

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Highlights from CMC Rocks 2025: Thomas Rhett

Join Sarah Howells in conversation with international superstar Thomas Rhett from backstage at CMC Rocks 2025.

Source: ABC Countryby Sarah Howells

Crunching the numbers on Trump's tariffs finds retaliation is a bad idea

Responding to US President Donald Trump's trade war with retaliatory tariffs might be politically satisfying, but one Australian researcher says economically, it's a bad idea.

us president donald trump holds a signed executive order for tariffs increase

Duration: 9 minutes 51 seconds

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: Tradeby Kallee Buchanan

Vegetables aren't just healthier, they're cheaper than fast food. So why don't you eat them?

The recommendation is five serves a day, but most Australians consume just a third of that.

A red light rail carriage with an add saying carrots are cheaper than chips on the side

Duration: 15 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Horticulture Industryby Kallee Buchanan

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Rural Queensland residents take refuge at airport amid floods

Residents in the south-west Queensland community of Thargomindah have been overwhelmed by record-breaking floodwaters, which have also resulted in the deaths of more than 100,000 livestock.

Floods Devastate Community: aerial shot of an orange tractor in orange dirt near floodwaters

Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC News

Thargomindah, Queensland locals inundated by floodwaters

Geoff Pike, a resident of Thargomindah, Queensland, captured the record-breaking floodwaters in his community.

Brown floodwaters at waist level in Thargomindah

Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC News

"Monster" flooding inundates outback Queensland township of Thargomindah

Floodwater has broken the levees constructed in Thargomindah, inundating homes and businesses.

Duration: 1 minute

Source: ABC News

Floodwaters across parts of western Queensland

Aerial shots show flooding around Thargomindah, in Bulloo Shire.

Duration: 1 minute 26 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

Deep in Queensland's blue-blood heartland, six female independent candidates aim to dismantle decades of an LNP stranglehold on power.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Independentsby Owen Jacques

'Good times, good people': Old mates say goodbye to historic saleyards

Greg, Barry, and Leo have farewelled their town's last livestock saleyards after working for a combined 169 years of service there.

three older men stand on a timber catwalk at the saleyards

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Livestock Farmingby Brandon Long

From the blue line to the red carpet, retired cop takes a bow

Former police officer Russell Reynolds has acted in Hollywood films, but as the curtain rises on the next stage in his life, he's shining a light on how to help at-risk youth.

Two men wearing blue shirts sitting in a room, smiling.

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Policeby Peter Sanders

Cricket star Georgia Voll always looks like she is having fun, and that's because she is

The star batter wants to be a role model for the next generation of players on and off the field.

A woman cricketer smiles as she is hugged from behind by a teammate.

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Cricketby Elly Bradfield

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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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Australia trying to add to history of 'enormous upsets' at BJK Cup

Australia starts its 2025 Billie Jean King Cup campaign in Brisbane against a Kazakhstan team featuring two WTA top-30 players, including 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina.

Kim Birrell, Samantha Stosur and Maya Joint sit together at a press conference at the Billie Jean King Cup.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Tennis

How to be number one at Augusta and beyond

Jason Day has won a major. He's been world number one. He knows what it takes to reach the pinnacle and he believes Min Woo Lee can do it... but he thinks one thing needs to change.

Min Woo Lee plays a shot at Masters practice

Duration: 14 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

The context of Will Pucovski's retirement

A generational cricketing talent, Will Pucovski, has retired at age 27. The opener's ongoing concussion struggles have cut short a promising career. Peter Lalor joins us to unpack the news and provide the context behind the story.

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski sitting on the pitch

Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Tradie shortage could see builds blow out in cost and time, report finds

Queensland construction projects can expect cost blowouts and time lags over the next decade as the industry value balloons by billions and its workforce shrinks, according to a new report.

Tradies working on a construction site, levelling a concrete slab.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Infrastructure Construction Industry

Qld News

US multinational 'reviewing all options' after Queensland mine explosion

Peabody Energy was set to close a deal to purchase four mines in central Queensland by the middle of the year, but that is now in doubt.

Powerful lights illuminate mining machinery in a tunnel.

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Jenae Madden and Liam O'Connell

PM brings funding pledge to far north to bridge gap with Coalition

Mr Albanese promises $245 million to upgrade a crumbling 62-year-old bridge at Kuranda if he's re-elected but some locals say only an alternative highway over the mountains will ease housing and economic pressure on Cairns.

Three men addressing media beside the concrete pylons of a bridge.

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Roadsby Christopher Testa and Sophie McManus

Australia trying to add to history of 'enormous upsets' at BJK Cup

Australia starts its 2025 Billie Jean King Cup campaign in Brisbane against a Kazakhstan team featuring two WTA top-30 players, including 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Tennis

Fatal Sea World helicopter crash involved faulty radio antenna

A faulty radio antenna was a factor in the deadly Sea World helicopter crash, according to a report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

Helicopter Crash Report: two officers stand near the wreckage of a helicopter on a beach.

Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Chalmers warns of Coalition 'ambush' on spending, Taylor slams lack of crisis 'buffers'

Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor clashed in an evenly-matched TV debate over budget, productivity, Donald Trump's trade war and their personal weaknesses.

Published: 2h agoWed 9 Apr 2025 at 12:54pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Jacob Greber

China announces 84 per cent tariff on US goods as trade war escalates

Beijing confirmed the move after the US imposed a 104 per cent tariff on Chinese goods this week.

close up of china president xi jinping in front of us flag

Published: 2m agoWed 9 Apr 2025 at 2:56pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Tradeby Patrick Martin

Shorten launches into Dutton over policy 'brain snap'

Peter Dutton had a rough week on the policy front but it might be matters instigated abroad that truly cause him pain at the polling booth.

Bill Shorten to retire from politics in February

Published: 5h agoWed 9 Apr 2025 at 9:18amSource: 7.30Topic: Australian Federal Electionsby Paul Johnson

US multinational 'reviewing all options' after Queensland mine explosion

Peabody Energy was set to close a deal to purchase four mines in central Queensland by the middle of the year, but that is now in doubt.

Published: 5h agoWed 9 Apr 2025 at 9:06amSource: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Mining and Metals Industryby Jenae Madden and Liam O'Connell

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Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

Matthew Denny creates Australian discus history with record-breaking throw

Missing mother confirmed dead after human remains discovered

Jundah residents say recovery after western Qld flood will take years

Chopper pilots 'angels from the sky' to flooded outback Queenslanders

Police find human remains close to Tayla Spies's car

Floodwater to linger for weeks as sandflies swarm in outback Queensland

ABC Southern Queensland Local News

Highlights from CMC Rocks 2025: Thomas Rhett

Crunching the numbers on Trump's tariffs finds retaliation is a bad idea

Vegetables aren't just healthier, they're cheaper than fast food. So why don't you eat them?

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Rural Queensland residents take refuge at airport amid floods

Thargomindah, Queensland locals inundated by floodwaters

"Monster" flooding inundates outback Queensland township of Thargomindah

Floodwaters across parts of western Queensland

Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

'Good times, good people': Old mates say goodbye to historic saleyards

From the blue line to the red carpet, retired cop takes a bow

Cricket star Georgia Voll always looks like she is having fun, and that's because she is

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Australia trying to add to history of 'enormous upsets' at BJK Cup

How to be number one at Augusta and beyond

The context of Will Pucovski's retirement

Tradie shortage could see builds blow out in cost and time, report finds

US multinational 'reviewing all options' after Queensland mine explosion

PM brings funding pledge to far north to bridge gap with Coalition

Australia trying to add to history of 'enormous upsets' at BJK Cup

Fatal Sea World helicopter crash involved faulty radio antenna

Chalmers warns of Coalition 'ambush' on spending, Taylor slams lack of crisis 'buffers'

China announces 84 per cent tariff on US goods as trade war escalates

Shorten launches into Dutton over policy 'brain snap'

US multinational 'reviewing all options' after Queensland mine explosion

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