ABC Wide Bay

16/11/2024

A survey of more than 6,000 Australians by the Australian Retirement Trust found 63 per cent of people aren't sure they'll have enough super set aside by retirement age.

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Small actions, especially early on, can make a meaningful difference to your final superannuation amount.

16/11/2024

Caring for her mother for over 13 years, Beth Jackson gave up a huge chunk of career earnings and superannuation. But advocates say the sacrifices people like Beth make should entitle them to a better deal at the other end.

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Caring for her mother for over 13 years, Beth Jackson gave up a huge chunk of career earnings and superannuation. But advocates say the sacrifices people like Beth make should entitle them to a better deal at the other end.

15/11/2024

The way big stores deal with farmers and how they make money from fresh food specials have been a focus in the first two weeks of the ACCC's supermarket inquiry.

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The way big stores deal with farmers and how they make money from fresh food specials have been a focus in the first two weeks of the ACCC's supermarket inquiry.

15/11/2024

David Cunningham's sister was murdered while hitchhiking in Queensland. Over 50 years on, he wants a commission of inquiry into the case.

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David Cunningham's sister was murdered while hitchhiking in Queensland. Over 50 years on, he wants a commission of inquiry into the case.

15/11/2024

⚠️ Wildlife officers are investigating a crocodile sighting on the banks of the Burnett River in Bundaberg near the McGills Road boat ramp.

A member of the public reported what they believed to be an estimated three metre crocodile on November 15.

The person said they observed the crocodile from about ten metres away as it moved out from under a tree, turned to face them, lifted its tail out of the water then submerged.

Senior wildlife officer Joshua Morris said recent crocodile sighting signs have been installed at the boat ramp and wildlife officers conducted a land-based site assessment.

"To further investigate, wildlife officers will conduct a vessel-based spotlight assessment of the river tonight, weather permitting.

I want to reassure the community that wildlife officers investigate every crocodile sighting report we receive, and we will conduct a thorough investigation into this report.

We’re asking people in the Bundaberg region to be vigilant around the water during the investigation, which may continue into next week.

That means keeping your children close and keeping your pets on a lead and away from the water’s edge."

In 2013 and 2014, two large crocodiles were removed from the Mary River.

Crocodile sightings can be reported by using the QWildlife app, completing a crocodile sighting report on the DETSI website, or on 1300 130 372.

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15/11/2024

"People have come to me with stories of being assaulted while walking to their car at night after a late shift, people experiencing sexual harassment from patients … I've been assaulted within the emergency department."

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Doctor Elise Witter says she felt safer "working in a prison" than she does in a Queensland hospital emergency department, after a new report reveals 29 per cent of junior doctors feel unsafe in their workplace.

15/11/2024

In recent years, four tropical cyclones have typically formed in the Coral Sea, with at least one always crossing the Queensland coast.

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The bureau is predicting this year’s cyclone season will be about average, but high ocean temperatures, responsible for giving cyclones their destructive energy, might mean they’re stronger than usual.

15/11/2024

If you have a pet, it's important to be on the lookout for ticks as we head into the warmer months.

Here's what you need to know to protect your pet as we head into the warmer months. 👇

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If you have a pet, it's important to be on the lookout for ticks as we head into the warmer months.

15/11/2024

On a dark spring night 20 years ago, the high-speed passenger train hurtled off the tracks at a speed of more than 100 kilometres per hour.

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On a dark spring night 20 years ago, the high-speed passenger train hurtled off the tracks at a speed of more than 100 kilometres per hour.

15/11/2024

❗️Update❗️Looks like we are back on air 🙌

Earlier ⬇️

⚠️ ABC Wide Bay radio is experiencing transmission issues due to storm damage. ⛈️

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1566AM (Gympie) and 855AM across the region should be okay.

Everything should be back to normal soon on 100.1FM

Sorry for any disruption.

15/11/2024

A website claiming to sell cheap tractors has been scamming Australian farmers out of their money.

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These farmers bought used tractors from a website that looked like the real deal. Instead, they fell into a trap laid by scammers using a Russian-linked website to pose as a legitimate Sydney-based business.

14/11/2024

A pilot program allowing women to get the contraceptive pill directly from a pharmacist is supposed to improve accessibility, but some women believe it's not as easy or cheap as originally announced.

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A pilot program allowing women to get the contraceptive pill directly from a pharmacist is supposed to improve accessibility, but some Queensland women believe it's not as easy or cheap as originally announced.

14/11/2024

❗️UPDATE: The emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) has been revoked.

A 43-year-old man has been taken into custody.

Maryborough Police Inspector Paul Algie says children were evacuated from the home early this morning.

"The male person did have mental health issues, and they are currently being assessed by a QAS member of their co-responder team," Inspector Algie said.

"Police are also investigating domestic violence allegations in relation to persons who live at that address."

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❗️EARLIER: Residents at Urangan in Hervey Bay are being urged to remain inside their homes, after police declared an emergency zone.

Officers attended a Hood Street address for a welfare check just before 3 AM (Friday Nov 15) and began negotiating with a male resident.

The emergency area encompasses Hood Steet, Esplanade, Marine Court and Pulgal Street.

Those within the exclusion zone are asked to remain indoors until further notice. Traffic diversions are in place.

PSPA stands for Public Safety Preservation Act.

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14/11/2024

The newly minted LNP government has sensationally suspended the Best Practice Industry Conditions for new major government projects.

The government has claimed the temporary pause will save taxpayers billions, while the CFMEU has sounded the alarm on safety concerns.

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The newly minted LNP government has sensationally suspended the Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPIC) for new major government projects. Here's what they are and what this will mean.

14/11/2024

As scientists work to preserve the legacy of the colossal 5.48 metre Cassius, two 5-metre-long crocodiles look to be Queensland's newest largest in captivity.

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The 5-metre-long crocodiles, Krakatoa and Boss Hog, are being billed as the largest in captivity in Queensland after the death of colossal 5.48m Cassius this month.

14/11/2024

Described by the LNP as a "sweetheart deal" with the construction union, the policy dictates that workers can down tools if the air temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius, or 29C and 75 per cent humidity.

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Described by the LNP as a "sweetheart deal" with the construction union, the policy dictates that workers can down tools if the air temperature reaches 35 degrees Celsius, or 29C and 75 per cent humidity.

13/11/2024

Tinned whale meat, a whip made from a zebra's tail, throwing stars and flick knives are just some of the illegal items seized by Australian Border Force officers at Queensland airports.

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The ABC was granted rare access to official operations at Gold Coast Airport, where passengers are searched for illegal weapons, drugs and animal products.

13/11/2024

How often and where prescribed burning takes place needs a rethink if Australia's plants and animals are to be preserved, according to a study of biodiversity loss across Australia due to the Black Summer fires.

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Areas that had multiple fires prior to 2019–20 had greater biodiversity losses when Black Summer fires hit compared to areas that had burnt once or not all beforehand.