CONFIRMED Proof foxes are eating turtle hatchlings
A culling campaign has started on Mackay's East Point Beach to try to eradicate red foxes.
Mackay and District Turtle Watch says there's been a concerning increase in predatory behaviour, with the animals now not only disturbing eggs in nests, but pouncing on hatchlings as they emerge from under the sand. 🐢
A camera trap captured this fox at Shoal Point earlier this week. An autopsy found turtle flippers in its stomach 😢
Councillor Martin Bella says it's proof of a change in behaviour - and is concerning.
He says the behaviour of some people at East Point is also concerning.
"They (the marksman) went out and could hear motorcycles and could see lights in the area that shouldn't be there, so obviously it would be very irresponsible and worse to use a firearm, so the activity was halted for the evening."
Cr Bella is urging people to stay away from the area for the next scheduled shoot on the 28th and 29th and the 4th and 5th.
"Give us the opportunity to do what we need to do."
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Severe storm hits Mackay in the early hours
It was a literal cracking start to the day for many in the region, with a severe storm blowing in at about 1am.
The incredible light and sound kept many awake, with Wazza telling us that even though he didn't have his hearing aids in, he was awoken by the noise!
Felim Hanniffy from the Bureau of Meteorology says there is a very unstable and energetic weather environment over Queensland.
"It's been caused by a lingering trough which has been inland for several day and that hot, humid airflow is triggering that activity."
Several areas lost power, with Ergon Energy saying there has been damage to the network supplying St Lawerence, with a chopped in the air to identify and assess the damage.
And this morning's light show could just be round one.
"This afternoon the risk of severe storms remains, particularly for the Central Highlands and Coalfields.
"The risk of severe storms could push towards the east through tonight and affect parts of the Central Coast."
Mr Hanniffy says the risk of severe storms will persist through until Friday before condititions ease on the weekend.
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How was that for a storm?? 🌩🌩
Some big cells literally thundered across the region this afternoon, with some strikes very close to homes and properties.
The first video is heading towards Pleystowe, with the second in the northern suburbs.
Did you manage to capture the power of the storms? We'd love to see your pics and vids!
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What a wet weekend! How much rain have you had at your place?
Ben Mihan has been watching it bucket down in Andergrove near the wake board park and at the Gooseponds. He's had 55mm since midnight Friday and sent us this video.
A woman was forced to shelter on the roof of her car after becoming trapped by floodwaters in Central Queensland early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the Fitzroy Developmental Road, about 25-kilometres east of Dysart.
Fire authorities arrived around 3.40am and monitored the woman.
A swift water rescue craft from Mackay arrived just after 7am and retrieved her within half an hour.
Ambulance crews said the woman was uninjured, and didn’t require transportation.
Middlemount, approximately 40 kilometres south of where the road is cut, received 16 millimetres of rain since 9am on Monday.
Pioneer River platypus
How delightful is this platypus in the Pioneer River near Marian! Thank you to listener Deone for sharing the video she took on her morning walk.
The Nebo Hotel has been decked out with Christmas trees, reindeer, and tinsel inside and out. Publican Kristen Stevenson has covered her hotel in Queensland’s Isaac region with as many decorations as she can this Christmas season.
Two rescue helicopters have been tasked to a serious traffic crash at Marlborough. The helicopters have landed at the intersection of Marlborough Sarina Rd and the Bruce Highway.
How mighty is the rushing Pioneer River near Marian Mill and Dumbleton Weir! The rain has taken a turn out to sea, and the Bureau of Meteorology says Mackay and Proserpine are no longer at risk of intense rain.
An all-star Christmas sing along ft Graeme Connors and Brittany Elise
🔊🔊 Sound on!
There's nothing like a family sing along to lift the spirits and bring some fun 😁🎶
To mark the final show for the year - and for Meech - GC and Brittany Elise dropped in for a special On This Day, which turned into a rendition of "I believe in Santa Clause' featuring the ABC Tropical North 'choir'.
Enjoy!
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Can you recognise this iconic tune?
🔊🔊 SOUND ON
Kim Kirkman is well known in musical and theatre circles in Mackay and he's back to play in the region this weekend.
And when you're on the road - of course you'e going to pack your harp! 🤣
Can you recognise this tune? Should it become the new standard?
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