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23/03/2025

ABC Saturday Brekky's Gig on the Air this week had local muso Mark Hillman demonstrating his finger picking talents live across the airwaves.

He told host Jess Naunton the benefits of getting acrylic nails to assist him on the guitar.

"I play a lot of finger style, and if i just use my normal nails and do a whole set and smash it, I won't have nails left by the end."

After watching videos of John Butler fixing his nails, Mark took him self to the salon almost immediately and hasn't looked back.

The composer, writer and music engineer has developed his own fusion of acoustic grooves, with a blues/rock vocal.

Catch Mark at the Loading Dock event on Sunday 4th May, alongside 12 local acts, at the Warehouse.

Catch Gig on the Air every Saturday morning live from 7:40am.

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22/03/2025

What matters to you this federal budget?

It’s budget night on Tuesday and we want to hear what you think the government should prioritise.

More here: abc.net.au/AustraliaVotes.

What do you need to know as we head into a budget, just weeks out from a federal election? Have Your Say.

22/03/2025

After being hit by flash flooding during the week, north Queensland residents are being warned to prepare for more rainfall, while the west of the state could also see a significant rain event.

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After being hit by flash flooding during the week, north Queensland residents are being warned to prepare for more rainfall, while the west of the state could also see a significant rain event.

21/03/2025

🚢🎥 TITANIC, AVATAR & MORE IN NQ 🎥🚢

Queensland Museum Tropics is celebrating 25 years with a Queensland first exhibit opening in Townsville today.

The James Cameron - Challenging the Deep exhibition hosts over 90 artefacts from the filmmaker’s expeditions below the ocean’s surface and some of the most famous movie props.

See on display Cameron's underwater director’s helmet from The Abyss, Sam Worthington's Avatar performance capture head-rig, and filming miniatures, hand props and costume from Titanic, including the iconic 'Heart of the Ocean' necklace.

Toni Massey is the Senior Curator at the museum and told ABC Saturday Brekky host Jess Naunton,

“James Cameron has been in love with the ocean and deep sea diving since he was 14 years old and because of advice from one aquanaut, he became this adventurer.”

Ms Massey hopes that people will enjoy seeing the movie props and artefacts alongside the specimens and samples that Cameron himself collected from the oceans floor, whilst watching actual footage from his dives and behind the scenes takes of Titanic.

“It’s because of community and the Pandora Foundation that we have this museum, so on this 25th anniversary, this exhibition is for you,” said Ms Massey.

The exhibit will be on display until the 22nd of October, with bookings recommended.

21/03/2025

An all-female hiking group has exploded in popularity in North Queensland, as more women embrace the outdoors for their well-being. It's promoting friendship and fulfilment away from the pub.

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20/03/2025

New data reveals four in five Queensland motorists have not signed up for the digital licence app launched more than a year ago, despite a $50 million spend on development and roll-out.

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The minister responsible for customer service says he wants a new digital app that will make dealing with government services "seamless and quick".

20/03/2025

As North Queenslanders cope with the second flood in as many months, frustrations are growing over yet another closure of the Bruce Highway.

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As North Queenslanders cope with the second flood in as many months, frustrations are growing over yet another closure of the Bruce Highway.

19/03/2025

A hiking group just for women has exploded in popularity in north Queensland, as women seek friendship and fulfilment without the need for alcohol.

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A hiking group just for women has exploded in popularity in north Queensland, as women seek friendship and fulfilment without the need for alcohol.

19/03/2025

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19/03/2025

Cardwell Gap received a downpour of 450 millimetres overnight and emergency warnings are in place for Halifax.

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Cardwell Gap received a downpour of 450 millimetres overnight and emergency warnings are in place for Halifax.

19/03/2025

North Queenslanders have again been smashed by heavy rains with homes damaged and cars destroyed just weeks after the devastating February floods.

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North Queenslanders have again been smashed by heavy rains with homes damaged and cars destroyed just weeks after the last floods.

18/03/2025

The Bureau of Meteorology is closely watching a moist tropical low pushing heavy rain onto the Queensland north-east tropical coast.

Some Queenslanders can expect below-average temperatures to continue today, while the north-east coast is still grappling with flooding.

For local warnings and information visit ABC Emergency: ab.co/Emergency

Some Queenslanders can expect below-average temperatures to continue today, while the north-east coast is still grappling with flooding.

18/03/2025

Health authorities are on high alert after another melioidosis death in North Queensland amid fears the disease is occurring in places where it was previously all but unheard of.

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Health authorities are on high alert after another melioidosis death in North Queensland amid fears the disease is occurring in places where it was previously all but unheard of.

18/03/2025

👉 Friday 4pm: Final update: The Emergency Warning for Hinchinbrook is no longer in place and the final flood warning for the Herbert River has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology.
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FLOOD Information ⛈ ---- ⏰Fri 10:44AM
❗ Never drive, ride or walk through floodwater. ❗
​​​​​​​💧 HERBERT RIVER: Minor flooding is now easing
⚬ Flooding no longer occurring between Abergowrie Bridge and Gairloch

‼ EMERGENCY ALERT: TAKE SHELTER NOW
📍 Lower Herbert Area (Hinchinbrook)
⚬ stay in place, TAKE SHELTER NOW.
⚬ Evacuation routes may be cut off by flooding.
Hinchinbrook Council: https://disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/

🚰Conserve Water Now: Charter Towers Regional Council has put a Level 5 water restriction in place
👉 Essential use only: charterstowers.qld.gov.au/

🚧 ROAD CLOSURES: The Bruce Highway is closed between Ingham and Cardwell: qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/

​​​​​​​⚬ ABC Emergency: ab.co/ABC_QLD
⚬ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Bureau of Meteorology: ab.co/BOMQLD
⚬ State Agency: ses.qld.gov.au/

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17/03/2025

Communities along Queensland's North Tropical Coast are being told to prepare for persistent heavy rain this week.

The wet weather has already set in, with areas around Innisfail recording 100 millimetres in the 24 hours to Monday afternoon.

For local warnings and information visit ABC Emergency: ab.co/Emergency

A flood watch is issued for the North Tropical Coast after widespread flooding in the same region last month.

16/03/2025

Luke O'Sullivan's dream of working in the cattle industry was jeopardised when lost the use of his arms and legs in a car crash – but with tech and tenacity, he's back on the job.

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Luke O'Sullivan's dream of working in the cattle industry was jeopardised when lost the use of his arms and legs in a car crash — but with tech and tenacity, he's back on the job.

16/03/2025

Areas north of Townsville are set for a drenching today, but it is unlikely a tropical low forming in the Gulf of Carpentaria will develop into a cyclone. An unseasonably hot day is predicted for the Gold and Sunshine coasts.

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Areas north of Townsville are set for a drenching today, but it is unlikely a tropical low forming in the Gulf of Carpentaria will develop into a cyclone. An unseasonably hot day is predicted for the Gold and Sunshine coasts.