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24/04/2025

Lest We Forget

Thousands gathered around the Anzac Court in Emu Park to pay their respects at the Dawn Service.

Birds chirped above while the Last Post played out for the minute silence and the sun rose over the ANZAC Memorial walk.

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24/04/2025

The most recent detection was at the Betta Pork facility in Biloela.

Director Laurie Brosnan said he was following industry best practice to keep his piggery safe, but it was not enough without an effective vaccine.

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Australia's $6 billion pork industry is still waiting for a vaccine three years after a deadly outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus.

24/04/2025

The state government gave the final tick of approval this week for a public fossicking area to be established in Mount Morgan.

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As gold prices increase around the world, opportunities for amateur fossickers to strike it rich are expanding in the state's centre.

24/04/2025

Community backlash has driven a Queensland council to install electric vehicle chargers, after its mayor put plans on hold because of human rights concerns aired in a TV show.

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Community backlash has driven a Queensland council to install electric vehicle chargers, after its mayor put plans on hold because of human rights concerns aired in a TV show.

24/04/2025

🚧 Glencore has temporarily closed its Oaky Creek Coal Mine in Tieri after there was an inflow of water from the surface yesterday.

👷‍♀️A Glencore spokesperson says 100 workers at the underground mine were evacuated, though the inflow was into a non-production area of the site.

No-one was injured.

Production has been temporarily suspended while the water is removed.

The company says investigations into the incident are continuing and all the relevant authorities have been notified.

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23/04/2025

Researchers hope new breeding sites are a positive sign for the endangered species' survival.

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Researchers hope new breeding sites are a positive sign for the endangered species' survival.

23/04/2025

Queensland's new government has announced it will overhaul the state's hospital expansion plan, promising to deliver 2,600 beds. But it won't yet reveal the cost or time frame.

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Queensland's new government has announced it will overhaul the state's hospital expansion plan, promising to deliver 2,600 beds. But it won't yet reveal the cost or time frame.

23/04/2025

Rockhampton Zoo keepers have described Cassius as a "gorgeous old soul" who loved waiting with his "big gummy smile" to interact with visitors.

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Rockhampton Zoo keepers have described Cassius as a "gorgeous old soul" who loved waiting with his "big gummy smile" to interact with visitors.

21/04/2025

CUTE AUSSIE ANIMAL ALERT 🦔

Locals at Emu Park spotted this friendly echidna hanging around the main street over the weekend.🤩

It's a good reminder to be mindful of native wildlife and take care, even in built up areas. You wouldn't want to get spiked!

Here at ABC Capricornia, we do love cute animal photos so if you've snapped one recently, send it over to us or post in the comments below!

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21/04/2025

Queensland taxpayers have footed a $162,500 recruitment bill for the government to hire four top bureaucrats.

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Queensland taxpayers have footed a $162,500 recruitment bill for the government to hire four top bureaucrats.

21/04/2025

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88.

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, has died aged 88.

20/04/2025

A politically-connected cybersecurity business has been liquidated months after winning a lucrative Queensland government contract.

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A politically-connected cybersecurity business has been liquidated months after winning a lucrative Queensland government contract.

20/04/2025

Whether you went camping by a creek or at the beach, drove across the state, visited family, or just stayed home with a stash of chocolate—we want to know how you spent your long weekend.

Drop your favourite Easter spot in the comments 👇 and let’s celebrate the places—big and small—that make the Sunshine State the perfect spot for Easter.

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20/04/2025

A new study has found mud crabs actually have complex lives. From long distance travel, to carving up food for little fish, these Easter lunch favourites might surprise you.

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A new study has found mud crabs actually have complex lives. From long distance travel, to carving up food for little fish, these Easter lunch favourites might surprise you.

20/04/2025

Monohull yacht South Passage is the first boat to cross the finish line at the Gladstone Harbour in the 77th annual Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race.

Light wind conditions have meant for long journeys for the 29 entrants in the 308-nautical mile race up the Queensland coast, with four boats retiring early.

The race began at 11am on Good Friday with South Passage finishing 46 hours later at 9am on Easter Sunday.

Multihull Top Gun is tracking to come in next.

Crowds have gathered at the dockside to greet boats as they come in throughout today.

18/04/2025

A case of the serious Japanese encephalitis virus has been recorded in a pig at a Banana Shire farm.

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A case of the serious Japanese encephalitis virus has been recorded in a pig at a Banana Shire farm.

17/04/2025

Queensland is set for perfect camping weather over the Easter weekend, with dry and sunny conditions forecast.

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Queenslanders can expect dry and sunny conditions across most of the state for the Easter long weekend.

16/04/2025

Fun in the Emu Park sun ⛱ ☀️

CQUniversity hosted its annual U-Beach Community Beach Day this week.

The free event was hosted for people of all abilities and their families.

Under the sun was swimming, cricket, sand games, sandcastles and dachshunds. 🐚 🕶