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Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.

Gout Gout pictured embracing his coach and manager.

Published: 7h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 7:41amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Queensland's new customer services minister vows to keep cash payments

Steve Minnikin vows to keep cash as a payment method for government services as the new LNP administration launches a new customer services department.

A pile of Australian money, in both coins and notes.

Published: 16h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 10:44pmSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Jack McKay

Scientists can now control bugs like 'cyborgs' and mammals may be next

With the press of a button, researcher Than Vo-Doan can make a beetle walk up, down, left, right, and climb walls like a video game character.

Published: 17h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 9:19pmSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Animal Scienceby Kenji Sato

Scrapping parliament's 'family friendly' hours will hurt women, says MP

Labor changed sitting hours in 2018 to make parliament more "family friendly". The government says reverting to late sittings will give regional MPs more time in their electorates.

Jess Pugh and her daughter Elyse at Queensland parliament.

Published: 17h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 8:59pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Parliamentby Rachel Stewart

Environmental activist claims 'major win' after judge strikes out multiple allegations in Adani case

The mining company claimed Ben Penning had continually demanded its contractors terminate or withdraw from negotiations to disrupt operations at Carmichael coal mine in central Queensland.

Ben Pennings speaking into a microphone outside the court house.

Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 7:36amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Mining Environmental Issuesby Arianna Levy

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

At just 16, Gout Gout underlines his potential with more outstanding performances at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on Friday.

Gout Gout gives the thumbs up after a 100m race at the Australian All School Championships.

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 6:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Australia expects India's top order to offer more resistance when the two teams return to Brisbane's Allan Border Field for the second match of their ODI series.

An Indian batter walks from the field after being dismissed by Australia in the first women's ODI in Brisbane.

Published: YesterdayFri 6 Dec 2024 at 1:39amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

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Are you thinking of giving the gift of a plant for Christmas?

Horticulturist Annette McFarlane has some tips on some of the latest varieties of your favourite plants that you find in your local nursery.

a person in white shirt sitting on an armchair surrounded by plants

Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Gardening

We asked Brisbane students about youth crime. Here's what they had to say

A panel of students from Holland Park State High School share their views on how to tackle youth crime.

A journalist with an ABC microphone interviews male and female high school students in a classroom.

Duration: 4 minutes 43 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Crimewith Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan

Annette McFarlane's tips for happy camellias

Are your camellias looking a bit sad?

Duration: 5 minutes 49 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Gardening

How to make sure your plant cuttings are successful

It's always nice to be able to take some cuttings from a plant that you've been admiring.

Duration: 3 minutes 56 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Gardening

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Ben Pennings speaking outside of court

The environmental activist said today's Supreme Court outcome is a win for protesters like him.

A man wearing a tie speaking into microphones outside the Supreme Court.

Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

Catherine Heyworth-Smith KC giving evidence

The president of Bar Association of Queensland speaking about the LNP's proposed 'adult crime, adult time' policy.

A woman speaking into a microphone at a hearing.

Duration: 51 seconds

Source: ABC News

Police have made an arrest over the death of a 60-year-old man at Caboolture.

Duration: 48 seconds

Source: ABC News

Rapid rain led to minor flash flooding in parts of Brisbane

This West End bar saw floodwaters lapping at the front door over the weekend.

Floodwaters lap at the front doors of a city bar.

Duration: 8 seconds

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Queensland's new customer services minister vows to keep cash payments

Steve Minnikin vows to keep cash as a payment method for government services as the new LNP administration launches a new customer services department.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: State and Territory Governmentby Jack McKay

Scientists can now control bugs like 'cyborgs' and mammals may be next

With the press of a button, researcher Than Vo-Doan can make a beetle walk up, down, left, right, and climb walls like a video game character.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Animal Scienceby Kenji Sato

People could soon drink alcohol on top of Brisbane's Story Bridge and some residents are furious

Tourists could soon be able to drink alcohol on top of Brisbane’s Story Bridge as part of a proposal that has enraged nearby residents.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industryby Kenji Sato

Thousands more paying land tax as Queensland government makes an estimated $2b

The state government is estimated to have made more than $2 billion from land tax last financial year, $300 million more than the year before. Nearly 200,000 properties were subject to the land tax in 2023-24.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Property Pricesby Jack McKay

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Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

It may be the final race of the Formula 1 season but tensions are high as two stars of the sport are in a very public feud.

Two F1 drivers stare intently at each other as they sit opposite during a press conference ahead of a big race.

Duration: 13 minutes 48 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

At just 16, Gout Gout underlines his potential with more outstanding performances at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane on Friday.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Australia expects India's top order to offer more resistance when the two teams return to Brisbane's Allan Border Field for the second match of their ODI series.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

Qld News

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

At just 16, Gout Gout removes Peter Norman's national mark that had stood since 1968, producing a faster time than what Usain Bolt ran at the same age.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Athletics

Pensioner warns lithium-ion batteries are a 'ticking time bomb'

Darryl Hurst was getting ready for bed when he heard his daughter-in-law screaming after a fire was sparked by an electric scooter in the garage.

Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fires

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Never short of a soundbite, the MP has gone from country kid to Bjelke-Petersen-era Queensland, to federal parliament.

Bob Katter hops out of a car his son, Robbie, is driving.

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

National News

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Marnus Labuschagne broke out of a lengthy slump as Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj both lost their cool at different points under the hot Adelaide sun on day two of the second Test.

Mohammed Siraj, Marnus Labuschagne and Virat Kohli on day two of the second Test between Australia and India.

Published: 3h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 11:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Chris De Silva and Simon Smale

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

South Korea's parliament has failed to pass a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after he suddenly declared martial law on Tuesday night.

Picture of only one lawmaker sitting in parliament. All the other seats are empty.

Published: 54m agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 2:01pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Kathleen Calderwood

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

A couple, aged in their 50s, have been rescued after their four-wheel drive was washed away in crocodile-infested floodwaters in north-west Queensland.

Published: 5h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 9:32amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Floodsby Emily Dobson

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

Raygun: The Musical was set to debut in Sydney this evening at a venue on Oxford Street, in the city's inner east.

Published: 6h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 8:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Theatreby Aoife Hilton

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Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Queensland's new customer services minister vows to keep cash payments

Scientists can now control bugs like 'cyborgs' and mammals may be next

Scrapping parliament's 'family friendly' hours will hurt women, says MP

Environmental activist claims 'major win' after judge strikes out multiple allegations in Adani case

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Are you thinking of giving the gift of a plant for Christmas?

We asked Brisbane students about youth crime. Here's what they had to say

Annette McFarlane's tips for happy camellias

How to make sure your plant cuttings are successful

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Ben Pennings speaking outside of court

Catherine Heyworth-Smith KC giving evidence

Police have made an arrest over the death of a 60-year-old man at Caboolture.

Rapid rain led to minor flash flooding in parts of Brisbane

Queensland's new customer services minister vows to keep cash payments

Scientists can now control bugs like 'cyborgs' and mammals may be next

People could soon drink alcohol on top of Brisbane's Story Bridge and some residents are furious

Thousands more paying land tax as Queensland government makes an estimated $2b

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The perfect gift idea for $15

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Now we're talking, Brisbane!

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Fri Fix: an F1 feud and India's women disappoint

Teenage sprint star Gout Gout edges closer to breaking 10-second barrier for 100m

Aussies prepared for 'more grit' from India after claiming ODI series lead

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Teen sprint star Gout Gout breaks Peter Norman's 56-year national 200m record

Pensioner warns lithium-ion batteries are a 'ticking time bomb'

Maverick 'Father of the House' Bob Katter reaches 50 years in politics

Quick hits: Marnus flips the script as Virat and Siraj fire up at boisterous Australian crowd

Impeachment of South Korean president fails after ruling party MPs boycott vote

Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled over legal threats, comedian says

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