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First Aussie pageant winner since Jen Hawkins sets sights on shark nets

Queensland 22-year-old Jessica Lane was crowned Miss Earth in the Philippines last month and says she will use the platform to campaign for the nets' removal.

A young woman in a fancy dress and makeup smiles holding her hands over her head in a heart shape.

Published: 14h agoFri 6 Dec 2024 at 11:57pmSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Conservationby Amy Sheehan and Sarah Howells

Teenage boy sentenced to youth detention for triple-fatal stolen car crash

The now-14-year-old pleaded guilty to causing a multi-vehicle crash that killed two women and a teenage girl on Queensland's Fraser Coast.

Glass on ground with Maryborough town sign in background

Published: ThuThu 5 Dec 2024 at 8:24amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Crimeby Kirra Grimes

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.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 6:55pmSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Property Pricesby Jack McKay

Queensland pumped hydro project delayed by years as cost blows out by $4.2b

The Borumba Pumped Hydro project will now cost $18.4 billion and won't be ready until 2033 at the earliest.

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 5:55amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Hydro Energyby Josh Dye and Jennifer Nichols

Man accused of sexually assaulting women while they exercised on the Sunshine Coast faces fresh charge

It is alleged the 20-year-old man assaulted four different women in the Buderim, Sippy Downs and Mountain Creek areas between August and November.

A young man in a green shirt wearing sunglasses leaving a courthouse

Published: WedWed 4 Dec 2024 at 2:54amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Sexual Offences

Mother sentenced for failing to report alleged sexual abuse of eight-year-old daughter

The court heard the Sunshine Coast woman was unaware she was committing an offence by failing to report the alleged abuse.

The glass facade of a court building bearing a coat of arms.

Published: TueTue 3 Dec 2024 at 4:33amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Kirra Grimes

What are the rules for older Australian drivers?

Driving in later life can bring its own challenges, and while rules around older road users vary widely across the country, options for navigating those challenges include licence assessments and conversations around so-called "driving retirement".

A graphic of a speed limit for a 90kph zone.

Published: TueTue 3 Dec 2024 at 12:49amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Driver Education

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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

For two years dog owners had no defence against leptospirosis. Now they do.

A vaccine that protects dogs against a potentially fatal bacterial disease has returned to northern Australian veterinary clinics.

Close up of a white chihuahua's face in focus, with a blurred vet injecting a vaccine in background

Duration: 6 minutes 57 seconds

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: Agriculturewith Kallee Buchanan

As the USA votes, farm policy is kicked down the road.

For more than a year, the most important piece of legislation for farmers in America has been stuck in policy limbo-land.

a dirt road in the middle of frame with soybean fields on the left and corn on the right

Duration: 19 minutes

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: US Electionswith Kallee Buchanan

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CCTV footage of mystery man

The last known images of the unidentified man who washed up on the Sunshine Coast on November 30, 2023.

Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

'Rapid bus transit' system proposed for Sunshine Coast

An artist's impression of riding a 'rapid bus transit' system proposed for Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Duration: 26 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Fire at Sunshine Coast caravan park

Firefighters battle a blaze at an affordable housing complex near a fuel station in Tanawha.

Duration: 7 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Lesley Larkin's family makes desperate plea to solve 40-year murder mystery

Lesley Larkin's family feels like time is running out to catch her killer as the 40th anniversary of her violent Noosa death approaches.

Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

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Flower lovers answer farmers' call for help after more than 100 fresh bunches rejected by buyer

Lyn Bayfield's community came to the rescue when a wholesaler refused more than 100 fresh-cut bunches from her farm, a practice an industry body says is common in the "cutthroat" business.

A man leans against boxes with roses growing in them as his daughter smiles at him.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Nursery and Flower Productionby Jennifer Nichols

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Paddling out to catch a wave in Australia in the 1960s was a nerve-racking experience for many women, but not for Phyllis O'Donell. It was 1964 and she had just won the first women's world surfing championship at Manly in Sydney.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Surfingby Julia André

Critically endangered turtles and parrots 'at risk' if massive $14b pumped hydro with seven dams goes ahead

Potential "catastrophic" flooding and the destruction of critically endangered species habitat are driving calls for a new design for a controversial dam project.

A drone photo showing the current dam wall and Yabba creek below it.

Duration: 1 minute 25 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Environmental Impactby Jennifer Nichols

Men urged to check their pecs after dad's shock breast cancer diagnosis

Every year, 200 men across Australia discover they have breast cancer. Survivors want these men to know they're not alone, even though it might seem like it.

Man with two girls and two boys in front of a lake

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Men's Healthby Danielle Lancaster, Jessica Ross and Adam Stephen

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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

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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.

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.

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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First Aussie pageant winner since Jen Hawkins sets sights on shark nets

Teenage boy sentenced to youth detention for triple-fatal stolen car crash

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

Queensland pumped hydro project delayed by years as cost blows out by $4.2b

Man accused of sexually assaulting women while they exercised on the Sunshine Coast faces fresh charge

Mother sentenced for failing to report alleged sexual abuse of eight-year-old daughter

What are the rules for older Australian drivers?

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

For two years dog owners had no defence against leptospirosis. Now they do.

As the USA votes, farm policy is kicked down the road.

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CCTV footage of mystery man

'Rapid bus transit' system proposed for Sunshine Coast

Fire at Sunshine Coast caravan park

Lesley Larkin's family makes desperate plea to solve 40-year murder mystery

Flower lovers answer farmers' call for help after more than 100 fresh bunches rejected by buyer

Known for her competitive streak and 'aggressive' flair, Phyllis O'Donell was a pioneer of women's surfing

Critically endangered turtles and parrots 'at risk' if massive $14b pumped hydro with seven dams goes ahead

Men urged to check their pecs after dad's shock breast cancer diagnosis

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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