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As soon as our Olympic coverage wraps up tomorrow morning listen out for Reg the Rooster on ABC Wide Bay.
We will also be crossing live to Murgon for the Red Earth Community Foundation Leadership Forum.
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New laws are being rolled out across Queensland from today, including steep fines for dog owners who don't control their pets in public.
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Queensland dog owners are being warned to keep their pets under control as tough new laws come into effect today with on-the-spot fines more than doubling.
Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games today? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.
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Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.
: Rex Airlines has announced it has entered into voluntary administration with flights between major airports cancelled, and the Rex Group's domestic fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft all grounded.
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Rex Airlines, Australia's largest regional and domestic airline operator, enters administration with domestic 737 services grounded and Virgin Australia offering free rebooking.
Australia will fall short by more than 300,000 homes of the National Housing Accord target if building approval trends continue, a peak construction body says.
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New data issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the total number of dwellings approved in June fell by 6.5 per cent. Some experts are calling on Australia to adopt more alternative construction models.
Land for a second fire station in Bundaberg has been purchased on Ashfield Road at Rubyanna.
$2 million was budgeted for the land, after an analysis of operational demand in the area.
Fire and Disaster Recovery minister Nikki Boyd said it was important to secure the 1ha site, with current demand for land also increasing.
"As Queensland's population grows, so must Queensland Fire Department's capabilities," Ms Boyd said.
Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith said the new station would service residential, commercial and industrial growth in the area.
"When I first met with our fire fighters, the jobs out and around that region were about 450. They are now up to over 600 jobs over the last couple of years," Mr Smith said.
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Mollie O'Callaghan from Brisbane outswam teammate Ariarne Titmus from Launceston to win the Olympic title in the women's 200m freestyle final on night three in Paris.
It is the first time Australia has finished 1-2 in an Olympic swimming final since Ian Thorpe beat home Grant Hackett in the men's 400m freestyle at the 2004 Athens Games.
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In a race that will go down in Australian Olympic history, Mollie O'Callaghan pips Ariarne Titmus at the post to claim a brilliant one-two for the country.
The pilots are among five men who were arrested and charged with orchestrating the low-altitude flight to bring drugs from Papua New Guinea to Australia.
They were arrested in March last year in Monto.
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The pilots are among five men who were arrested and charged with orchestrating the low-altitude flight to bring drugs from Papua New Guinea to Australia.
A fire in a pizza oven forced the evacuation of the Beach House Hotel on Hervey Bay’s Esplanade.
The Queensland Fire Department received reports of the fire shortly before midday, and five crews had extinguished the kitchen fire by 12.15pm (Tues July 30).
There were no reported injuries, but Queensland Ambulance Services said a man was treated nearby for an unrelated medical episode.
Police said there were no road closures and traffic was flowing normally along the Esplanade.
The Beach House Hotel will be closed for remainder of the day.
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For many Australians, completing an online registration or ticking a box on their licence renewal is the most thought given to organ donation. But for donation specialists — who support donors' families — it is part of day-to-day life.
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For many Australians, completing an online registration or ticking a box on their licence renewal is the most thought given to organ donation. But for donation specialists — who support donors' families — it is part of day-to-day life.
It's day four! Australians will be competing in events including rowing, basketball and canoe slalom on day four of the Games.
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Here's everything that's going to be happening on day four of the Olympic Games.
"There are a range of communities in New South Wales, in Queensland, in South Australia and right around the country that rely upon Rex … so it's important."
Regional Australian airline Rex has suspended trading on the Australian stock market pending an upcoming announcement.
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Regional Australian airline Rex suspends trading on the Australian stock market pending an upcoming "material announcement".
You've already taken a sick day to recover from a cold and you're feeling a bit better, but still not 100 per cent. So do you go back to work or take another day off?
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You've already taken a sick day to recover from a cold and you're feeling a bit better, but still not 100 per cent. So do you go back to work or take another day off?
A Queensland farming group that took the federal government to court over a carbon storage project in the Great Artesian Basin says the case will not proceed after the parties struck an agreement.
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The Queensland farming group that challenged the federal government in court says all parties, including mining giant Glencore, have agreed to terms to end the legal proceedings.
A national survey has found the top reasons people avoid getting an influenza jab are that the flu isn't serious, the vaccine will give them the flu, or the vaccine won't work.
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A national survey has found the top reasons people avoid getting an influenza jab are that the flu isn't serious, the vaccine will give them the flu, or the vaccine won't work.
Australians will be competing in events including basketball, hockey and equestrian on Day Three of the Games.
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Australians will be competing in events including the basketball, equestrian and hockey on Day Three of the Games.
Dealing with poor behaviour and reporting incidents is the most common workload burden affecting teachers' ability to help their student learn, according to a new survey of Queensland state schools.
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Dealing with poor behaviour and reporting incidents is the most common workload burden affecting teachers' ability to help their student learn, according to a new survey of Queensland state schools.
It's Day Two of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. So, let's check out the medal tally.
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Medals are being handed out on day two of the 024 Paris Olympic Games, but none for the Aussies yet. Check out the full medal tally.
Australians will be competing in events including rowing, surfing and mountain biking on Day Two of the Games.
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Australians will be competing in events including rowing, surfing, swimming and mountain biking on Day Two of the Games.
Locals who have spent decades in some regional towns say they are getting priced out by sea changers and are having to move closer to the city to cut costs.
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Cafe owner Phil Taylor spent 20 years in Byron Bay for its surf and vibrant lifestyle, but he's recently chosen to move closer to the city for a fraction of the price.
In Queensland, minimum housing standards specify that rental properties must be structurally sound, be in good repair, and have adequate plumbing and drainage and hot and cold water.
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If you're a renter with no heating or air conditioning in your property, you might have asked your landlord to install one, only to be told no. So, what are the rules? And what are landlords obliged to provide? Here's a breakdown.
: The first full day of competition at the Olympic Games kicks off in Paris with the swimming getting underway and the Boomers kicking off their basketball campaign.
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The Paris Olympic Games are officially open with the swimming getting underway and the Boomers kicking off their basketball campaign on the first full day of competition. Follow live.
Here's what's on the schedule for Day One of the Paris Olympics.
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Australians will be competing in events including the basketball, diving, swimming, hockey, road cycling and canoe slalom on Day One of the Games.
"The traditional model of landing a reasonably stable job and then you can afford to buy a home doesn't really work anymore because the price of housing has grown so quickly ahead of wages."
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Would you live in a tiny home? What about a caravan on a farm stay? Here are the ways some Australians are getting a foot on the property ladder.
There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.
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There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.
Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games?
See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.
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Are you planning to catch some of the Olympic Games? See what time every Paris 2024 event will kick off here.
Australia's best athletes will test their strength, stamina, and endurance at the Olympics. So too, in a way, will those watching on from the couch in the dead of night.
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Australia's best athletes will test their strength, stamina, and endurance at the Olympics. So to, in a way, will those watching on from the couch in the dead of night.
Whether or not your pet will cope by themselves will depend on a few factors, but for those with the right temperament, there are things you can do to ensure your cat or dog remains safe and settled.
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Whether or not your pet will cope by themselves will depend on a few factors, but for those with the right temperament, there are things you can do to ensure your cat or dog remains safe and settled.
The Aussies are kicking off their Olympic campaign with a journey down the Seine! Can't make it to a screen? Hear the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, live and ad free on ABC Radio from 3:05am AEST tomorrow 🥇
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ABC Radio's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is brought to you in conjunction with the Nine Network.
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🚨 Two caravans have been engulfed with flames at a dealership in Bundaberg this morning (July 1). Three Queensland Fire Department crews rushed to the scene to contain the fire. There was no threat to buildings. The Fire Investigations Unit is assessing the cause of the blaze. ▪️ Sign up to the ABC Wide Bay weekly newsletter for more local news: https://ab.co/WideBayNewsletter ▪️ Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
🎨 The Bradley portrait prize is back for 2024! 🎨 Paint, sketch, use crayons or charcoal, whatever you like – we’d LOVE to see your portrait of Costa Georgiadis! Everyone is welcome, from first time painters to professionals. Kids to grown ups. 📧 To enter simply send a photo of your portrait of Costa to [email protected] 📻 Listen out for Rebecca Levingston on Evenings on ABC Wide Bay and the ABC Listen app for more arty tips! 👀 Find out more in the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter. Sign up here ➡️ https://ab.co/WideBayNewsletter
Humpbacks having a whale of a time in the shallow waters around K'gari 🐳🏝️ 🎥 This stunning footage was captured by @susiereynolds66 #ABCNews #Whales #Kgari #FraserCoast #queensland 📰 Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
A man has been airlifted to a hospital in Brisbane after a serious crash that closed the Bruce Highway north of Gympie this afternoon. Rescue crews had to cut the man from his vehicle, after it went down a 10-metre embankment at Bells Bridge. The highway was closed in both directions while the rescue operation was underway. He has been taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital with serious head injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. Personalise your news & stay in the know with the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp.
Police update: The search is continuing for an 82 year old man who's been missing in the Childers area since Sunday night. Peter Hodgins was last seen at an aged care facility. Police say Mr Hodgins suffers from a medical condition and may be confused or disorientated. Press conference Tuesday May 21: Inspector Grant Marcus Can you help? Call Policelink 131 444
🥇Maryborough's newly crowned world champion! 🏆 Congrats Teya Rufus 🙌💚💛
Incredible luck! 🌊 Two fishermen have had a close encounter with a whale shark between Hervey Bay and K'gari. Whale sharks are rarely seen off Queensland's south-east coast, with the last recorded sighting four years ago. Read the full story here: abc.net.au/news/103435400
Our thoughts are with Far North Queenslanders after Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall Wednesday evening. Trees were felled, phones cut and power lost, and today locals are assessing the damage. Cleaning up after a cyclone can be exhausting and stressful. ABC Emergency has created some resources to help: https://ab.co/47SqZo7
❄️Forget traditional – this year’s Christmas lights are computer-controlled pixels, programmed to dance to the music from Bluey and Frozen. ✨Along Longview Street in Bundaberg, builder Adam Vollmer has learnt computer programming and networking to create a magically-moving lights display. 🎄He meticulously plans the movements for more than 10,000 lights, and spends hours each week making sure the festive performance does not disappoint. 📻 Listen to ABC Wide Bay on 100.1fm + 855am or stream online ▶️ https://ab.co/3xc9ddv 📧 Subscribe to the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter ➡️ https://rb.gy/v259n 🗞️Local news and weather ➡️ https://www.abc.net.au/widebay
Cyclone season has started, but there is still time to prepare. Your local ABC Radio station will provide regular updates when a cyclone warning is issued. Find your local ABC Radio frequency ➡️ https://reception.abc.net.au/ Know your ABCs in an emergency ➡️ abc.net.au/emergency
When tourists repeatedly turned up at Graham Anderson’s front step looking for Isla Gorge in Queensland, he took matters into his own hands and erected a sign on the highway.
Pacific nations and Indigenous leaders are coming together to share traditional knowledge to find the best way to protect reefs. Read more: https://ab.co/3Ga5HGh
The students at Booyal Central State School have taken their fabled mascot and served it up in a delicious burger. 🎧 Listen to ABC Wide Bay on 100.1fm + 855am or stream online ▶️ https://ab.co/3xc9ddv 📧 Subscribe to the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter ➡️ https://rb.gy/v259n 🗞️ Local news and weather ➡️ https://www.abc.net.au/widebay
Australian scientists have a secret weapon in the fight to understand bushfire behavior 🥼🔥🍂 While fires can't be removed as a threat to our landscape, there is an opportunity to better understand how they behave and the factors that influence them. That's why researchers at the CSIRO in Canberra built the Pyrotron, to test fire behavior and conduct experiments with a level of control that can't be achieved outdoors. 🎥: Donal Sheil and Luke Radford
Police have seized $60 million worth of cannabis, cash, vehicles and equipment connected to a grow farm on the Fraser Coast. Operation Victor Economy was established by police to target an organised crime group involved in the production and distribution of cannabis across Australia. Officers raided a property at Gungaloon, west of Maryborough, last week, and allegedly found more than 11,000 cannabis plants and 515 kilograms of dried cannabis. A further 10 raids were carried out on properties in Logan, Brisbane, Moreton Bay and the Sunshine Coast. Police say more than $500,000 in cash and drugs were found. 18 people have been charged with 80 drug related offences. 🎧 Listen to ABC Wide Bay on 100.1fm + 855am or stream online ▶️ https://ab.co/3xc9ddv 📧 Subscribe to the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter ➡️ https://rb.gy/v259n 🗞️ Local news and weather ➡️ https://www.abc.net.au/widebay
Maryborough’s own Norma Howard turned 104 last week! 🥳 Born in the Maryborough hospital in 1919, Norma has lived through two global pandemics - the Spanish Flu and Covid-19. 💪 She still loves to go on a daily walk and lives alone in a beautiful brick home that was designed by her late husband, Richard, more than 60 years ago. 🏡 Norma has more grandkids than she can count! ❤️ Besides her family, her favourite thing in the world was dancing with Richard. 💃 Happy Birthday, Norma! 🎂 🎧 Listen to ABC Wide Bay on 100.1fm + 855am or stream online ▶️ https://ab.co/3xc9ddv 📧 Subscribe to the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter ➡️ https://rb.gy/v259n 🗞️ Local news and weather ➡️ https://www.abc.net.au/widebay
When 'Uncle Bushfire' crashes the party, preparation becomes the key to survival. Fires can start quickly, so your safest option is always to leave early. Talk with your household about what you will do if there's a fire in your area, and make a written plan about where you will go and what your trigger to leave will be. Always share your plan with family and friends, and be sure your bushfire survival kit is ready and you know where it is. During a bushfire emergency, find the frequency of your local ABC Radio station and follow your local ABC on Facebook. Check with your state or territory's emergency services, and the ABC Emergency website for warnings during a fire: abc.net.au/emergency
Here’s what you need to know about Australia’s new bushfire ratings 📣🔥🌡️ The Australian Fire Danger Rating System is the same wherever you are in Australia, and it can help you understand how dangerous the weather conditions are, the level of threat to your safety and what you need to do to stay safe. Visit the ABC Emergency website today to prepare your emergency plan, so you know what to do when extreme weather strikes: abc.net.au/emergency
"It was a lot of fun, I enjoyed it. It got the heart racing ... there was a lot of giggles." 🏀 🏀 Gloria Powell hasn't played basketball in decades, but when she heard 'walking basketball' was starting in Bundaberg she couldn't wait to pick up a ball again. Bundaberg Basketball Director of Coaching and Programming Louise Webb says by offering walking basketball, it becomes a 'lifelong sport'. Both returning players and some who've never played before have already given it a go. "The camaraderie, the friendship, having a common interest and connection is a big part of the appeal, then just being active and able to move in a different way, than you would everyday, and promoting a healthy lifestyle and active movement is great," Louise said. Join in every Monday at 10am at Bundaberg Basketball. 📧 Subscribe to the Wide Bay Weekly Newsletter ➡️ https://rb.gy/v259n 🗞️Local news and weather ➡️ https://www.abc.net.au/widebay
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