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'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Farmers in Western Australia have begun harvesting a grain crop that could set a new record. It is a different story on the other side of the Nullabor though.

Published: 14h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 2:42amSource: LandlineTopic: Wheat Growingby Joanna Prendergast, Belinda Varischetti, Matt Brann and Tara de Landgrafft

Union criticises fine for mining company over worker's death

The MEU has described the fine as "inadequate" for the loss of someone's life.

A man with shoulder-length grey hair and beard, smiling at camera

Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 10:45pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Courtsby Vanessa Jarrett

Homicide squad investigating fatal house fire that killed woman, two boys

A woman and two boys died in a blaze on Wednesday. The house collapsed, hampering search efforts by emergency services.

Floral tributes and statues laid at the scene

Published: ThuThu 16 Oct 2025 at 6:31amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: House Firesby Jasmine Hines and Katrina Beavan

Man charged after alleged lunchtime stabbings at sports club

Police allege a 21-year-old man stabbed two men at a Rockhampton sports club and threatened another man in unprovoked attacks.

Entrance sign on the roof of the frenchville sports club

Published: WedWed 15 Oct 2025 at 3:05amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Crimeby Katrina Beavan

'Horrific' Queensland house fire claims life of woman and two children

Police are still investigating the cause of a fatal house fire in Gladstone this morning.

A flames engulf a house in a residential area.

Published: WedWed 15 Oct 2025 at 6:16amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: House Firesby Vanessa Jarrett, Jasmine Hines and Katrina Beavan

Broome drivers are paying $2.29 per litre. Down the road it's a different story

Industry experts say there is no excuse for wild variations in fuel prices across Australia, as calls grow for an independent investigation into the disparity.

A red petrol station sign shows prices for ULP at 229.9 cents per litre, sunset in the distance

Published: TueTue 14 Oct 2025 at 6:43pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Petrol Pricesby Erin Parke

Mixed feelings as regional kids prepare for social media ban

Closeup of a person in a striped black and pink shirt holding a smart phone.

Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds

Published: TueTue 14 Oct 2025 at 8:21amSource: Listenby Jeremy Jones

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Duration: 4 minutes 57 seconds

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Mixed feelings as regional kids prepare for social media ban

Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds

Source: Listenby Jeremy Jones

National Farmers' Federation candidate for president Malcolm Holm

The National Farmers' Federation will elect a new president in October, after David Jochinke wraps up his two terms as the head of the peak farm lobby.

Duration: 4 minutes 27 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Brooke Tindall

National Farmers' Federation candidate for president Hamish McIntyre

On October 20, the National Farmers' Federation will elect a new president, as David Jochinke wraps up his two terms as the head of the peak farm lobby.

Cotton grower Hamish McIntyre poses for camera in front of brown, swollen river.

Duration: 4 minutes 21 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Brooke Tindall

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Not knowing she had Tourette Syndrome, Jazmin Edson filmed her first tic attack in her school bathroom. Supplied: Jazmin Edson

Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Back to Bilo | The Nadesalingam Family

Checking in with the Tamil family from the small town of Biloela who were at the centre of one of the country’s biggest people-power movements of recent years.

Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Concerns that livestock could be exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ through contaminated drinking water.

Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo. ABC News: Russel Talbot & Vanessa Jarrett

Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Line dancing emerges from 'shadows' as bootscooting becomes popular

Organisers behind line dancing events say more people are coming to their evenings, and social media is driving its popularity.

Sparkling cowboy boots on a dance floor, a crowd of people behind.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Danceby Freya Jetson

Father's memory inspires Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster to win

After the sudden death of his number one fan this year, one of rugby league's biggest stars is hoping to lift the NRL trophy for his dad.

Smiling Steven, Debbie, and Cameron in purple and white football uniform embrace holding a beer, crowds behind him.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: NRLby Aaron Kelly

Council financial woes pushed onto ratepayers

Advocates say an outdated funding model and cost shifting has left Queensland councils in a risky financial position, with nowhere left to turn for cash except ratepayers.

Source: StatelineTopic: Local Governmentby Nikki Sorbello, Grace Whiteside, Ellie Willcox and Julius Dennis

Deadly disaster's aftermath echoes 50 years on amid new safety concerns

Half a century after the Kianga mine explosion killed 13 workers in central Queensland, a community gathers to remember the tragedy as survivors and experts raise fresh concerns about ongoing safety risks.

A upside down car and shrapnel in an old black and white photo

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Historyby Jasmine Hines

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Voting now open for 2025 ABC Australian Insect of the Year

Will 2025 prove to be the year of the dragonfly? Or is "beetle-mania" set to make a return?

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Published: 3 Oct 2025Fri 3 Oct 2025 at 2:25amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Insects

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Book lovers, you’ve spoken — now it’s time to count them down. Tune in 18 + 19 October on ABC Radio National to see if your vote made it!

Published: 8 Oct 2025Wed 8 Oct 2025 at 4:29amSource: 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: 9 Dec 2024Mon 9 Dec 2024 at 5:23amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

Qld Sport

The race that stops the world

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and H.G discuss the new player in the Australian car industry, Hastie Car Corporation. Gus Gould takes a selfie in the toilet and Bunnings Island is a reality, Loloata Island in PNG.

Duration: 1 hour 32 minutes 3 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Powerchair footballers spin 180 degrees and kick the ball up to 50 kph. They want the "heart-pumping" sport included in the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after it missed out on Paris.

the poweroos play powerchair football on court

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Sydney Paralympic Games legacy still impacts athletes 25 years on

The Sydney Paralympic was a watershed moment for the Paralympic movement. A quarter of a century later, Kurt Fearnley, Louise Sauvage and Lisa Llorens reflect on the Games that changed everything.

Savauge is in a racing wheelchair, wears Australian jersey, cycling helmet, raises her hands in victory as she leads a race.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Paralympic Games

Adelaide downs Sydney as Roar coach sees son sent off on A-League opening night

Adelaide United begins its season with a 2-1 win over Sydney, while Brisbane coach Michael Valkanis sees son Dimitri sent off in the Roar's 1-0 defeat of Macarthur.

A group of soccer players in red celebrate a goal by jumping on each other.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: A-League Men

Qld News

Coroner finds snakebite death of 11yo boy preventable

The death of an 11-year-old Queensland boy from a snakebite may have been prevented had he received early medical attention, according to the findings of an inquest.

Snake bite victim Tristian Frahm holding a puppy

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Death and Dyingby Dan McCray

Electrician says she applied for 18 years before receiving apprenticeship

A woman who overcame a rare disease and another who spent two decades applying for apprenticeships have been recognised for excellence in their trades.

a woman in high vis stands arms folded in front of mining vehicle

Source: ABC North West QldTopic: Vocational Education and Trainingby Maddie Nixon and Abbey Halter

'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Farmers in Western Australia have begun harvesting a grain crop that could set a new record. It is a different story on the other side of the Nullabor though.

Source: LandlineTopic: Wheat Growingby Joanna Prendergast, Belinda Varischetti, Matt Brann and Tara de Landgrafft

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Powerchair footballers spin 180 degrees and kick the ball up to 50 kph. They want the "heart-pumping" sport included in the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics after it missed out on Paris.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sportby Sarah Richards

National News

Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after eight games

Nottingham Forest sacked the winless manager moments after their 3-0 defeat by Chelsea on Saturday local time, which left the club 17th in the standings and on the brink of slipping into the relegation zone.

ange postecoglou waves his hands in the air wearing a nottingham forest jacket

Published: 2h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 2:37pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: English Premier Leagueby Lewis Wiseman

Israel identifies remains of 10th hostage handed over by Hamas

Eliyahu Margalit's body was found after two bulldozers ploughed up pits in the earth in the city of Khan Younis.

Published: 7h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 9:52amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Phillip Island

Jack Miller qualifies in the front row for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix — the first Aussie to do so since Casey Stoner in 2012.

A race motorcyclist has his arm up in celebration while racing with helmet on and in purple clothes

Published: 8h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 8:31amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Motor Sports

Melham creates Caulfield Cup history after riding Half Yours to victory

Jamie Melham breaks new ground as the first female jockey to win the Caulfield Cup in its 149-year history, steering favourite Half Yours to victory in the $5 million handicap.

Jamie Melham holds aloft the Caulfield Cup after riding Half Yours to victory.

Published: 9h agoSat 18 Oct 2025 at 7:48amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Horse Racing

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'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Union criticises fine for mining company over worker's death

Homicide squad investigating fatal house fire that killed woman, two boys

Man charged after alleged lunchtime stabbings at sports club

'Horrific' Queensland house fire claims life of woman and two children

Broome drivers are paying $2.29 per litre. Down the road it's a different story

Mixed feelings as regional kids prepare for social media ban

ABC Capricornia Local News

Mixed feelings as regional kids prepare for social media ban

National Farmers' Federation candidate for president Malcolm Holm

National Farmers' Federation candidate for president Hamish McIntyre

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Back to Bilo | The Nadesalingam Family

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

Line dancing emerges from 'shadows' as bootscooting becomes popular

Father's memory inspires Melbourne Storm star Cameron Munster to win

Council financial woes pushed onto ratepayers

Deadly disaster's aftermath echoes 50 years on amid new safety concerns

Local news direct to your inbox

Voting now open for 2025 ABC Australian Insect of the Year

Top 100 Books of the 21st Century

Know your ABCs in an emergency

The race that stops the world

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Sydney Paralympic Games legacy still impacts athletes 25 years on

Adelaide downs Sydney as Roar coach sees son sent off on A-League opening night

Coroner finds snakebite death of 11yo boy preventable

Electrician says she applied for 18 years before receiving apprenticeship

'I don't want to jinx it': WA growers start harvesting record crop

Powerchair footballers bid for sport's inclusion in Brisbane Paralympics

Ange Postecoglou sacked by Nottingham Forest after eight games

Israel identifies remains of 10th hostage handed over by Hamas

Aussie eyeing breakthrough MotoGP podium at Phillip Island

Melham creates Caulfield Cup history after riding Half Yours to victory

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