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Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

The 5.48-metre reptile who lived on Green Island in the Great Barrier reef was believed to between 30 and 80 years old when he was captured in the 1980s.

Published: 10h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 6:44amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Animalsby Gemma Ferguson

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

The Girringun Art Centre in northern Queensland is helping to keep traditional artisanal skills alive, and the international market is paying attention.

Three large body and head-shaped painted sculptures on metal poles, standing on grass with sea and islands behind.

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds

Published: 14h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 3:13amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Visual Artby Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton

False alarm as thousands of Queenslanders receive texts warning of non-existent natural disasters

A Far North Queensland council is investigating after its emergency warning system incorrectly alerted thousands of residents to fictional flooding and earthquake events early on Thursday.

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Published: ThuThu 31 Oct 2024 at 5:31amSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Disaster and Emergency Responseby Conor Byrne, Sophie McManus Sophie McManus and Brett Charles

Former Queensland MP and former activist ordered to pay six-figure sums for defamation

Rob Pyne says he is facing the possibility of having to resign as a Cairns councillor after being ordered to pay damages for defaming a local government executive whom he likened to a Star Wars villain.

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Published: WedWed 30 Oct 2024 at 6:50amSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Courts and Trialsby Christopher Testa and Holly Richardson

Mango price slide a "tragedy" for growers

Mango prices are on the slide, which is great for consumers but what about farmers?

Duration: 7 minutes 14 seconds

Published: WedWed 30 Oct 2024 at 5:32amSource: ListenTopic: Fruit Growingby Matt Brann

What an LNP government could mean for regional Queensland

Queensland Premier-elect David Crisafulli is finalising his LNP cabinet, which is likely to be dominated by regional MPs and first-time ministers.

A smiling dark-haired man takes a selfie with LNP supporters in the background.

Published: MonMon 28 Oct 2024 at 3:42amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Electionsby Owen Jacques

Some regional seats are LNP for the first time in 100 years. This is how regional Queensland voted

Regional Queensland voters delivered the LNP to power, with a tough-on-crime mandate resonating loud and clear.

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Published: SunSun 27 Oct 2024 at 6:29amSource: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Electionsby David Chen and Nicholas McElroy

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Mango price slide a "tragedy" for growers

Mango prices are on the slide, which is great for consumers but what about farmers?

Duration: 7 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Fruit Growingby Matt Brann

The previously untold story of Paradise Dam

The issues with Paradise Dam, south-west of Bundaberg, have played out in a stream of embarrassing headlines, but there's a part of the story that until now, has remained untold.

Paradise dam water level after the wall was lowered

Duration: 11 minutes 58 seconds

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: Infrastructure Construction Industryby Kallee Buchanan

Cairns a lay down misère for Labor?

The Cairns electorate is usually a lay down misère for the Labour party. But could a major upset brewing?

People stroll along the Cairns esplanade with blue skies and trees

Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: State and Territory Electionsby Holly Richardson

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Iconic fire-starter ignites global interest in rainforest communities' art

The Girringun Art Centre in far north Queensland is helping to keep ancient Indigenous art skills alive, and the international market is paying attention.

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds

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Mark from Holloways Beach says he's voting for Labor over the Greens

Duration: 45 seconds

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Stephanie from Holloways Beach says she voted for One Nation

Duration: 26 seconds

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Holly Richardson joins the blog to give an update on voting in Cairns

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Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

The 5.48-metre reptile who lived on Green Island in the Great Barrier reef was believed to between 30 and 80 years old when he was captured in the 1980s.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animalsby Gemma Ferguson

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

The Girringun Art Centre in northern Queensland is helping to keep traditional artisanal skills alive, and the international market is paying attention.

Duration: 2 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Visual Artby Baz Ruddick and Jessica Naunton

Labor and LNP leaders make their final pitches to voters

In their final pitch to voters before the Queensland election, Steven Miles and David Crisafulli were pressed on election promises ranging from free lunches to crime.

Steven Miles October 1, David Crisafulli on the campaign trial October 2

Duration: 7 minutes 55 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Electionsby Sarah Richards and Matt Eaton

Islanders left to defend Australian border warn 'someone will get hurt' unless government acts

Saibai Islanders say they have been left to "fend for themselves" as confrontations over illegal fishing expose flaws in border security, putting their livelihoods and safety at risk.

Multiple boats in ocean including Border Force patrol boat and small illegal fishing vessel

Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: National Securityby Baz Ruddick and Kirstie Wellauer

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Published: 18 Oct 2024Fri 18 Oct 2024 at 6:43amSource: ABC BRISBANETopic: Government and Politics

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Published: 6 Sep 2024Fri 6 Sep 2024 at 4:01amSource: 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.

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

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McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer — and he's still going in Mackay.

An Australia A cricketer steps forward to play a drive shot during a match against India A.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

The 2024 Melbourne Cup field has been decided. Here's your guide to the runners

The international brigade are well positioned to once again take the spoils, with several raiders at the top of the markets. Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses set to line up in Tuesday's great race.

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Source: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing

Fri Fix: does anyone want to open for Australia?

Konstas, Bancroft, Harris, McSweeney - all of Australia's Test hopefuls failed at the first opportunity against India A. Will selectors defer to body of work or chase potential upside? We ask former opener Phil Jaques.

Duration: 11 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Why is North going west?

North Melbourne is on the cusp of a deal that will see them play two home games a year in WA. Why? They'll get paid millions while helping the AFL ease the travel burden being shouldered by the Eagles and Dockers. At what cost?

Duration: 14 minutes 45 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Qld News

McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer — and he's still going in Mackay.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

The 2024 Melbourne Cup field has been decided. Here's your guide to the runners

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racingby Daniel Franklin

Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

The 5.48-metre reptile who lived on Green Island in the Great Barrier reef was believed to between 30 and 80 years old when he was captured in the 1980s.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animalsby Gemma Ferguson

Queensland's new government scraps Burdekin hydro scheme

Residents in the Pioneer Valley west of Mackay fear the new Queensland government’s plans to ditch the Pioneer Burdekin Pumped Hydro scheme will still see the region in the firing line.

Duration: 1 minute 39 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government

National News

Thousands of troops and police to be sent to Valencia after deadly Spanish floods

So far, 211 bodies have been recovered in what is Europe's worst flood-related disaster since 1967.

A teddy bear sits on a chair amid mud covered streets

Published: 4h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 1:07pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Floods

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the US with 'crushing response'

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's speech comes as rockets fired from Lebanon injured 11 people in central Israel, according to Israeli emergency services.

Published: 5h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 12:22pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Re-elected Labor government would slash students debts by 20 per cent

A re-elected Albanese government would reduce student debts by 20 per cent as part of a broader suite of changes to the system.

Published: 6h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 11:28amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Universitiesby Nicole Hegarty

McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer — and he's still going in Mackay.

Published: 8h agoSat 2 Nov 2024 at 9:12amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

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Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

False alarm as thousands of Queenslanders receive texts warning of non-existent natural disasters

Former Queensland MP and former activist ordered to pay six-figure sums for defamation

Mango price slide a "tragedy" for growers

What an LNP government could mean for regional Queensland

Some regional seats are LNP for the first time in 100 years. This is how regional Queensland voted

ABC Far North Local News

Mango price slide a "tragedy" for growers

The previously untold story of Paradise Dam

Cairns a lay down misère for Labor?

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Iconic fire-starter ignites global interest in rainforest communities' art

Mark from Holloways Beach says he's voting for Labor over the Greens

Stephanie from Holloways Beach says she voted for One Nation

Holly Richardson joins the blog to give an update on voting in Cairns

Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

Rainforest artists' work goes global as iconic fire-starter sparks ancient skills revival

Labor and LNP leaders make their final pitches to voters

Islanders left to defend Australian border warn 'someone will get hurt' unless government acts

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McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

The 2024 Melbourne Cup field has been decided. Here's your guide to the runners

Fri Fix: does anyone want to open for Australia?

Why is North going west?

McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

The 2024 Melbourne Cup field has been decided. Here's your guide to the runners

Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, dies

Queensland's new government scraps Burdekin hydro scheme

Thousands of troops and police to be sent to Valencia after deadly Spanish floods

Iran's supreme leader threatens Israel and the US with 'crushing response'

Re-elected Labor government would slash students debts by 20 per cent

McSweeney leading the way again as contenders vie for Australian opening spot

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