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Livestock losses across western Queensland reach catastrophic levels

Western Queensland graziers are facing devastating livestock losses, with an estimated half a million cattle, sheep and goats dead and a tough road to recovery still ahead.

Image of deceased sheep along a fenceline.

Duration: 30 seconds

Published: 18h agoFri 18 Apr 2025 at 5:50amSource: LandlineTopic: Floodsby Halina Baczkowski

Queensland set for 'lovely' camping weather for Easter

Queenslanders can expect dry and sunny conditions across most of the state for the Easter long weekend.

Sun setting over a campground by a river.

Published: ThuThu 17 Apr 2025 at 8:15pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecastsby David Chen and Dan McCray

Tourism plea as Queensland's rain creates 'brilliant' outback landscapes

Outback Queensland tourism providers are desperate for visitors to return to the region, after record-breaking floods impacted some — but not all — communities.

Published: ThuThu 17 Apr 2025 at 5:03amSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Travel and Tourismby Julia André

Rain set to ease in Queensland ahead of Easter weekend

Queensland's record-breaking rain is set to ease as the Easter weekend approaches, but some residents in the north are isolated following the weekend's deluge.

Beach with visitors on a bright sunny day

Published: SunSun 13 Apr 2025 at 9:25pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Freya Jetson and Mackenzie Colahan

How it felt to watch an outback levee break and damage entire town

With an upstream gauge out of action, Thargomindah had no way of knowing how much destruction a torrent of floodwaters would have on the outback community. One local, who witnessed the levee break, says that's not good enough.

The inside of a business, where floodwaters are almost as high as the kitchen sink.

Duration: 1 minute 38 seconds

Published: SunSun 13 Apr 2025 at 7:51pmSource: StatelineTopic: Floodsby Laura Lavelle

Bob Katter's never lost for words, but there's one topic that's off limits

Herding Bob Katter is not an easy task for his long-suffering but loyal staff, who battle to keep him on message. But when he wanders, it can turn into viral gold.

Bob Katter reading a document in his office

Duration: 32 seconds

Published: MonMon 14 Apr 2025 at 10:38amSource: Australian StoryTopic: Human Interestby Leisa Scott Leisa Scott and Ben Cheshire

Grazier's 'heartbreaking' assessment after flood washes away stock, fences

Steven Hall says the floods in western Queensland have wiped out most of his flock and destroyed 19 kilometres worth of fencing.

Published: SunSun 13 Apr 2025 at 7:09amSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Julia André and Aaron Kelly

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Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds

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A livelihood washed away

It was the record flood that locals in south west Queensland never imagined.

Duration: 4 minutes 5 seconds

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Floodswith Danielle O'Neal

Massive stock losses in record Queensland floods

Graziers in western Queensland are reporting heartbreaking stock losses from unprecedented floods that have impacted a large part of the inland.

Wide shot of a sunset, trees stand in floodwaters that lap at the verandah of an outback homestead

Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Floods

Queensland's most remote cop retires after enjoying outback fame, flies, and friendship

After almost a decade as the lone officer in the tiny outback town of Birdsville, Queensland's most remote policeman is calling time on his career.

A police officer stands in front of a building and garden bed in outback Queensland.

Duration: 4 minutes 53 seconds

Source: Listenby Peter Quattrocelli

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Western Queensland flood toll extends beyond livestock

The toll extends beyond livestock, with native animal losses expected to be immeasurable.

A lone cow, wandering across a flooded outback road.

Duration: 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Widespread livestock deaths in outback Queensland

The scale of destruction is profound, with widespread livestock deaths and long-term consequences for producers.

A muddy rural paddock, where sheep are struggling to move without getting stuck.

Duration: 21 seconds

Source: ABC News

Western Queensland aerial shots of stock losses

Western Queensland graziers face mass livestock losses, with countless cattle, sheep and goat feared dead or missing due to devastating floods.

An aerial shot of a rural landscape, where dead sheep can be seen dotted along a fence line.

Duration: 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Winton residents speak about lack of local aged care beds

Winton resident says her dad does not want to go to Brisbane to be in aged care.

Duration: 19 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Outback residents contemplate relocating flood-ravaged town

Thick layers of silt now stick to belongings like tar and furniture is strewn across the street in a small community in south-west Queensland.

Annie Liston standing infront of her sisters house in Adavale.

Duration: 2 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Floodsby Hannah Walsh and Aaron Kelly

Key to survival for one of the world's rarest creatures

Conservationists say the lessons learnt from the northern hairy-nosed wombat could help save other animals around the globe.

Source: LandlineTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Tobi Loftus and Peter Quattrocelli

Thousands flock to outback junior rugby league carnival despite cost

Despite the increasing costs of junior sports, an annual rugby league carnival in outback Queensland is growing in popularity and parents say it’s worth every cent.

A group of girls on a junior rugby league team leave a field after a match.

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Rugby Leagueby Peter Quattrocelli

Why young people are buying their first homes in regional Australia

The dream of owning property feels out of reach for millions of young Australians. But against the odds, there are young homebuyers achieving it.

A couple and their baby sit next to their house and a sold sign, in a graphic

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Personal Financeby Alexandria Utting, Hannah Walsh and Sharon Gordon

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

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Dolphins score seven unanswered tries as injury revealed for Origin star

The Dolphins score seven unanswered tries to come from behind and beat the Melbourne Storm at Lang Park. Earlier, the Bulldogs beat South Sydney in front of a record crowd.

Dolphins players celebrate jumping on each other

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Magpies hand Lions first defeat of the year with Gabba domination

Collingwood makes a statement with a convincing 52-point over Brisbane at the Gabba, handing the Lions their first loss of the season.

Nick Daicos flexes some muscle and yells in delight after kicking a goal

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

A teenage star, a club legend, a

A teenage star. A powerful and influential agent. Scorned teammates facing questions of bullying. A club legend, now coaching, under pressure. The Lachlan Galvin - Wests Tigers contract story is fascinating on a number of levels.

Wests Tigers player Lachlan Galvin and coach Benji Marshall walk together at Wests Tigers training.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Researcher sings praises of ping pong for people with Parkinson's

With a cure for Parkinson's disease remaining elusive, the sport of ping pong is providing relief for people living with pain and fatigue from the condition.

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Sports Organisations

Qld News

Australian farmers open 'next frontier' in robot technology

A desire to spend more time with family has driven Queensland farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate to develop robots capable of operating day and night.

a man and woman in cream shirts smiling as they stand near a tree.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Roboticsby Brandon Long

Eating challenges on the menu as young turn away from alcohol

As Queensland's Jimmy Judge prepares to showcase his competitive eating skills across the country, venue owners say food challenges are helping them attract business.

A man with tattoos holding a container filled with cereal stares at the camera, surrounded by boxes of cereal.

Source: ABC North QldTopic: Hospitality Industryby Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Gold Coast light rail delays cost small businesses big money

A track extension promises to bring millions of passengers through Mermaid Beach every year but some business owners wonder if their stores will survive long enough to see the benefits.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Public Transportby Dominic Cansdale

Opposition vows to put country of origin stamp on your back deck

Do you know where the timber in your local hardware store comes from? The

Planks of processed timber stacked on metal shelves for in a giant hardware store.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Political Campaignsby Warwick Long

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Australian farmers open 'next frontier' in robot technology

A desire to spend more time with family has driven Queensland farmers Andrew and Jocie Bate to develop robots capable of operating day and night.

Published: 11m agoSat 19 Apr 2025 at 12:30amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Roboticsby Brandon Long

Body found on Brooker Highway treated as suspicious death, police say

Tasmania Police has opened an investigation into the death of a pedestrian after a body was found on a major highway north of Hobart in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Published: 29m agoSat 19 Apr 2025 at 12:11amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Road Accidents and Incidents

Eating challenges on the menu as young turn away from alcohol

As Queensland's Jimmy Judge prepares to showcase his competitive eating skills across the country, venue owners say food challenges are helping them attract business.

Published: 42m agoFri 18 Apr 2025 at 11:59pmSource: ABC North QldTopic: Hospitality Industryby Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Souths star says 'passion got the better of me' after fiery fan confrontation

Jai Arrow downplays a verbal stoush he had with a Bulldogs fan seated inside Stadium Australia after the Rabbitohs' humiliating 32-0 loss.

Jai Arrow held back by John Sutton in clash with Bulldogs fan

Published: 1h agoFri 18 Apr 2025 at 11:22pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Chris De Silva

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Livestock losses across western Queensland reach catastrophic levels

Queensland set for 'lovely' camping weather for Easter

Tourism plea as Queensland's rain creates 'brilliant' outback landscapes

Rain set to ease in Queensland ahead of Easter weekend

How it felt to watch an outback levee break and damage entire town

Bob Katter's never lost for words, but there's one topic that's off limits

Grazier's 'heartbreaking' assessment after flood washes away stock, fences

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A livelihood washed away

Massive stock losses in record Queensland floods

Queensland's most remote cop retires after enjoying outback fame, flies, and friendship

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Western Queensland flood toll extends beyond livestock

Widespread livestock deaths in outback Queensland

Western Queensland aerial shots of stock losses

Winton residents speak about lack of local aged care beds

Outback residents contemplate relocating flood-ravaged town

Key to survival for one of the world's rarest creatures

Thousands flock to outback junior rugby league carnival despite cost

Why young people are buying their first homes in regional Australia

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

Local news direct to your inbox

Know your ABCs in an emergency

Download our free ABC listen app

Dolphins score seven unanswered tries as injury revealed for Origin star

Magpies hand Lions first defeat of the year with Gabba domination

A teenage star, a club legend, a

Researcher sings praises of ping pong for people with Parkinson's

Australian farmers open 'next frontier' in robot technology

Eating challenges on the menu as young turn away from alcohol

Gold Coast light rail delays cost small businesses big money

Opposition vows to put country of origin stamp on your back deck

Australian farmers open 'next frontier' in robot technology

Body found on Brooker Highway treated as suspicious death, police say

Eating challenges on the menu as young turn away from alcohol

Souths star says 'passion got the better of me' after fiery fan confrontation

Other ways to listen

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