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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

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

Published: 14h agoSat 7 Dec 2024 at 12:27amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Katter's Australian Party (KAP)by Meghan Dansie and Emily Dobson

Outback beekeeper battles blistering heat to expand local business

Cody Hannover says he wants to hire other people with "quirks" at his thriving honey business as expands online.

a beekeeper lifts a wax rack up towards his covered face

Duration: 58 seconds

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 12:58amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Beekeepingby Maddie Nixon

The world needs more copper in next two decades than it has ever produced before

When you check your phone, turn on your kitchen tap or drive your car to work, you're using copper, a crucial mineral found in all these devices. Copper is also essential for renewable energy construction, but a global shortage is looming.

A large piece of bright blue rock that is native copper from Sandfire mine, WA

Published: MonMon 2 Dec 2024 at 1:18amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Copperby Abbey Halter

Man who disappeared after entering river found after search and rescue operation near Mount Isa

A man who was last seen entering the Leichhardt River after severe storms on Thursday night has been found about 20 kilometres north of Mount Isa, after emergency services launched a search and rescue operation.

police and emergency services launch a drone on the bank of a river

Published: 30 Nov 2024Sat 30 Nov 2024 at 5:39amSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Missing Personby Mackenzie Colahan

In the outback, running a pub means more than pouring beers

When tree-changers Frank and Debbie Wust bought the pub that starred in Crocodile Dundee just over a decade ago, they had no idea it also meant helping to run an outback community.

Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

Published: 29 Nov 2024Fri 29 Nov 2024 at 7:00pmSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Pubs, Taverns and Barsby Meghan Dansie

'Red tape' blocking international workers pushes outback business owner to the brink of collapse

An outback surveying business owner says he can't commit to contracts in a region where his skills are desperately needed.

Two people in high vis stand over a mining pit with a total station

Published: 28 Nov 2024Thu 28 Nov 2024 at 11:52pmSource: ABC North West QldTopic: Immigrationby Emily Dobson

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The best beans in Burketown

How far are you willing to go for a good coffee? Be careful with your answer.

Three students and their teacher stand behind a counter.

Duration: 2 minutes 39 seconds

Source: Listenby Zara Margolis

As other manufacturers folded or fled, observation, irritation and action helped RME succeed.

Toowoomba-based company Russell Mineral Equipment has been announced as the first recipient of investment from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

A man looks tiny standing on the side of a large piece of mining machinery. It's brightly coloured, with pistons and equipment

Duration: 21 minutes 40 seconds

Source: Listenby Kallee Buchanan

AACo boss talks beef, carbon and Darwin abattoir

AACo's David Harris spoke to ABC Rural about Wagyu sales, carbon farming, Japan's beef export suspension, and is the Darwin abattoir about to have a new life?

a man in a blue shirt and white broad-brimmed hat leaning on a cattle yard rail.

Duration: 7 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Beef Cattle Farmingby Matt Brann

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Looking back at Bob Katter's career as he reaches 50 years in politics

Historical footage of maverick MP Bob Katter, as he reaches half a century in state and federal politics. Source: ABC Archives

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Source: ABC News

Outback beekeeper transfers hives

Mount Isa beekeeper Cody Hannover checks in on his bees.

Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC News

In the outback, running a pub is about much more than pouring beers

Being outback publicans means playing an essential role in remote communities, as Debbie and Frank Wust found out.

Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC North West Qld

Australia’s oldest jockey gears up for final sprint before retirement

A stalwart on the outback racing scene, Keith Ballard is preparing for his final ride before hanging up the saddle.

Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Outback beekeeper battles blistering heat to expand local business

Cody Hannover says he wants to hire other people with "quirks" at his thriving honey business as expands online.

Duration: 58 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Beekeepingby Maddie Nixon

In the outback, running a pub means more than pouring beers

When tree-changers Frank and Debbie Wust bought the pub that starred in Crocodile Dundee just over a decade ago, they had no idea it also meant helping to run an outback community.

Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Pubs, Taverns and Barsby Meghan Dansie

One of the world's oldest jockeys is hanging up the reins after 55 years in the saddle

After nearly 10,000 races, industry legend Keith Ballard says it's time to get out while he’s still in one piece. He'll be farewelled at his home racetrack in Mount Isa this weekend.

A man in red and blue jockey silks stands waiting on the green for a horse

Duration: 1 minute 49 seconds

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Horse Racingby Emily Dobson

This grazier's shopping list hasn’t changed much since 1986 — 34kg of flour, 26kg of sugar, four litres of tomato sauce

As wet season looms in northern Australia, the stockpiling of food in pantries and freezers is underway. Here's how the experts prepare for the big wet.

Duration: 1 minute 20 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Phenomenaby Jessica Black and Lucy Cooper

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ABC Gives Hope

ABC Local Radio is proud to partner with Foodbank for our ABC Gives end of year appeal. For every $1 donated by you, Foodbank provides 2 meals to Australians doing it tough. Brighten your community and donate now.

Published: 4 Nov 2024Mon 4 Nov 2024 at 10:37pmSource: ABC Gives

Hear every ball, all summer

Get ready for a huge summer of cricket, with ODI, T20 and Test cricket coverage, plus the men's and women's BBL. Join our expert commentary team including Jim Maxwell, Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and more.

Published: 21 Nov 2024Thu 21 Nov 2024 at 3:41amSource: Radio

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.

Letters A, B and C in pink, yellow and blue with small infographics of people completing emergency safety tasks

Published: 26 Oct 2024Sat 26 Oct 2024 at 11:16pmSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

Qld Sport

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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: 53m 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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Couple survive 40-degree heat and croc-infested waters after outback stranding

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

Outback beekeeper battles blistering heat to expand local business

The world needs more copper in next two decades than it has ever produced before

Man who disappeared after entering river found after search and rescue operation near Mount Isa

In the outback, running a pub means more than pouring beers

'Red tape' blocking international workers pushes outback business owner to the brink of collapse

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The best beans in Burketown

As other manufacturers folded or fled, observation, irritation and action helped RME succeed.

AACo boss talks beef, carbon and Darwin abattoir

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Looking back at Bob Katter's career as he reaches 50 years in politics

Outback beekeeper transfers hives

In the outback, running a pub is about much more than pouring beers

Australia’s oldest jockey gears up for final sprint before retirement

Outback beekeeper battles blistering heat to expand local business

In the outback, running a pub means more than pouring beers

One of the world's oldest jockeys is hanging up the reins after 55 years in the saddle

This grazier's shopping list hasn’t changed much since 1986 — 34kg of flour, 26kg of sugar, four litres of tomato sauce

Local news direct to your inbox

ABC Gives Hope

Hear every ball, all summer

Know your ABCs in an emergency

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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