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Families say recurrent sewage floods have left them sick, broke and trapped Residents in a small-town west of Brisbane say more than a decade of raw sewage overflows during heavy rain has left them dealing with serious health issues and ongoing anxiety.

Residents in a small town west of Brisbane say raw sewage overflowing during heavy rain has left them dealing with serious health issues and ongoing anxiety. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Until 2019, no solo female artist had won the Triple J Hottest 100 (Billie Eilish with Bad Guy). We’ve now had three solo female artist winners in a row (Doja Cat, Chappell Roan and Olivia Dean today).

Nickel slag piled near homes without approval in Australia's 'waste capital' The dumping of the waste is the latest in a series of similar events for Ipswich, the city which some now call "Australia's waste capital".

Ipswich residents are fearful of the impact of imported mining waste being stored near their homes. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Blame game begins over faulty Queensland rain gauges Graziers say it was "back to the old days" as under-resourced rain gauges failed in north-west Queensland, with the widespread floods killing almost 50,000 cattle.

Landholders and officials across north-west Queensland say they might have been able to save more cattle from deadly floodwaters if flood gauges linked to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website had been online leading up to the deluge. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Christian sect investigated by the FBI under pressure to reveal wealth Survivors of a secretive Christian sect, under investigation by the FBI, say it is hiding wealth through trusts, blocking access to abuse compensation.

Survivors of a secretive Christian sect central to a global child sexual abuse investigation are demanding its leaders disclose how much wealth the group controls.

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I think I’ve cracked the whole 6 7 thing and what it means… It must be connected to the meaning of life, the universe and everything. Because what is 6x7? 42. If you know you know.

Queensland records 18pc more flu cases than last year Official data shows more than 90,000 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in 2025, which is more than an 18 per cent jump on the number of cases reported last year.

Queensland has recorded its worst year in more than a decade for cases of the flu, but experts aren't sure why case numbers are so high.

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Apex predator returns to major river system, 100 years after extinction event An important apex predator died out 100 years ago due to overfishing and land clearing. Now, a close relative is bringing balance back to the habitat.

A major, but endangered, apex predator has been reeled back to a south-east Queensland river catchment a century after its close relative became extinct in the area. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

Unexploded military devices washing up on beaches 'all over Australia' The Australian Defence Force's bomb disposal squad responds to about 500 unexploded ordnance incidents a year, with many of the devices washing up on beaches.

Did you know about 500 unexploded bombs and other ordnances are found in Australia every year? Here’s what to do if you stumble across one: www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...

An explosive day at the office today… 💣💥🧨

Was your car one of 40,000 damaged in hailstorms? Here's what to do next Insurers are urging those with damaged cars to make their claims as soon as possible in the aftermath of hailstorms across Queensland and parts of New South Wales.

Thousands of cars have been damaged across south-east Queensland and parts of New South Wales in recent weeks as a result of dangerous hailstorms. The storms have led to about 40,000 insurance claims.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12... #storms

We’re only 12 hours into December and I’ve already lost Whamaggedon. My shortest time losing ever. Managed to get to Christmas Eve last year! Damn TikTok!!!

Former RAAF pilot to stand trial over alleged murder of wife Robert John Crawford has pleaded not guilty to the murder of his wife Frances Crawford, who was found dead at the couple's home last year.

A former RAAF pilot accused of murdering his wife, and then staging it to seem like she died in a lawnmower accident, has been committed to stand trial in Queensland's highest court. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Hundreds of units proposed on land that faces 'extreme potential flood levels' A major developer wants to build 500 apartments on the banks of a river to Brisbane's south, but some concerned residents say the flooding risk is too high.

More than 1,000 low-income, vulnerable residents would be forced to evacuate a proposed affordable housing development when major flood warnings are issued, if the project is approved by a south-east Queensland council. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

A former Queensland police sergeant acted in "absolute disgrace" to his uniform when he secretly filmed a teenager while she was in the shower and took pictures under another's skirt, a judge has said. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Court hears Bruce Lehrmann's defence missing rape complainant's phone data Mr Lehrmann is facing two charges of rape, alleged to have occurred in Toowoomba in 2021. He's indicated he intends to plead not guilty.

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will argue a corrupted hard drive and media reports are reasons a judge should dismiss charges he's facing in Toowoomba. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Queensland hospital gets permission to perform abortion on 12yo girl A 12-year-old girl in residential care in Queensland should be allowed to have an abortion, a court rules, after a judge found she was not capable of making the decision herself.

A 12-year-old girl in residential care in Queensland should be allowed to have an abortion, a court has ruled, after a judge found she was not capable of making the decision herself.
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Pretty basic I know, but these are my top 10 books for the Radio National’s Top 100 books of the 21st century. What is in your top 10?!?

How cryopreservation is being used to save critically endangered tree Researchers say it's like Han Solo from Star Wars coming out from carbonite freezing, but for plants.

Cryopreservation was once the stuff of science fiction, but now the technology is being used to help save a critically endangered tree in south-east Queensland. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...

YouTube video by ABC News (Australia) Serious e-scooter injuries are on the rise across Australia | ABC NEWS

If watching stories is more your think, here is the video story: youtu.be/Q4fua8naRmU?...

At 16, Jasmine Flowers suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling off an e-scooter – an accident she admits was her own fault. Now she wants to see rules changed. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Father charged with manslaughter of seven-month-old baby boy, in custody Jaye Lee Walton, 42, did not appear in person as the manslaughter charge was mentioned.

A father charged over the alleged domestic violence-related death of his seven-month-old baby son has had his case heard in court for the first time. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

Whatever happened to all the goths and emos that used to hang outside Hungry Jacks in Queen Street Mall in Brisbane? I feel like it’s been at least a decade, if not longer, since they called that spot home! Where did you go!?

What else could my final meal living in Toowoomba have been? Surely this is the ultimate choice.

Queensland's last carbon neutral council to lose title after leaving federal program Queensland's only certified carbon neutral council will lose that title as it prepares to pull out of a federal government scheme it has concerns with.

Queensland's only certified carbon neutral council is set lose that title, blaming the rising cost of delivering services and successive natural disasters for its inability to fund the process… as well as concerns over carbon credit transparency.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Greyhounds die from injuries before Queensland track officially opens The new track was spruiked as having animal welfare at its core, but several dogs have died as a result of injuries at the venue during pre-opening trials.

At least six dogs have died due to injuries sustained at Queensland's new premier greyhound racing track before its official opening, despite the promise it would be "as safe as possible" for animals. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Damage bill expected to be 'tens of millions' after truck hits bridge The damage bill from a truck crash on a major Queensland highway is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars, and some warn it could happen again unless upgrades are fast-tracked.

The damage bill from a truck crash on a major Queensland highway is expected to run into the tens of millions of dollars, and some warn it could happen again unless upgrades are fast-tracked.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Music is joy! #AGoodPlace

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'Dutton, absolutely not': Howard's battlers turn away from the LNP Labor gained seven seats in Queensland, snatching five from the LNP including suburban seats once considered a sure thing for the Coalition.

What happened in the outer suburbs across southeast Queensland to turn them from the LNP to Labor this election? I spent the day yesterday speaking with voters in Forde and Petrie about what impacted their vote. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...