ABC North Queensland

02/06/2025

Healthcare and insurance specialists are growing frustrated at the number of e-scooter injuries presenting to hospitals, growing to 150 per month in Queensland alone.

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Healthcare and insurance specialists are growing frustrated at the number of e-scooter injuries presenting to hospitals, growing to 150 per month in Queensland alone.

02/06/2025

From rejuvenating the Great Barrier Reef islands to launching 45 new eco-tourism experiences, a bold strategy will position Queensland as a green travel destination - but the price tag remains unclear.

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From rejuvenating the Great Barrier Reef islands to launching 45 new eco-tourism experiences, a bold strategy will position Queensland as a green travel destination - but the price tag remains unclear.

01/06/2025

Queenslanders may have to deal with another day of rainfall before more typical winter conditions move in over the state.

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Queenslanders may have to deal with another day of rainfall before more typical winter conditions move in over the state.

31/05/2025

An artist living in war-torn Ukraine has helped bring to life a new Australian children's book about sugar cane farming in north Queensland.

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Two women from opposite sides of the globe connect to collaborate on a book about sugar cane that is being shared in classrooms around the world.

31/05/2025

Agriculture support services such as harvesting and mustering were excluded from the definition of primary production in Queensland.

It meant farmers who also earned income from those services were not eligible for disaster recovery assistance.

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Income from off-farm sources such as contract harvesting, mustering and milking will be considered "primary production" under changes to disaster funding.

30/05/2025

Voices from across the Burdekin region were heard on the Saturday Brekky show this morning with host Jess Naunton and Rural Reporter Brooke Tindall broadcasting live from the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The traditional first fire was lit last night, marking the start of the crushing season and the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships will get underway today.

The Sweet Days Hot Nights. Homehill Gates open from half past ten, with local stall holders and entertainment across the day.

30/05/2025

Two casinos in northern Australia found at high risk of being used for money laundering have been ordered to undertake an external audit.

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The financial crimes regulator finds two casinos in northern Australia are at high risk of being used for money laundering and orders an external audit of both.

30/05/2025

Many decades after her death, murdered s*x worker Jean Morris now rests in a grave decorated by fresh flowers and a headstone in north Queensland.

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Many decades after her death, murdered s*x worker Jean Morris now rests in a grave decorated by fresh flowers and a headstone in north Queensland.

29/05/2025

As Queenslanders rug up for winter's impending arrival, the weather bureau forecasts a "cloudy, cool and wet" start to the weekend.

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As Queenslanders rug up for winter's impending arrival, the weather bureau forecasts a "cloudy, cool and wet" start to the weekend.

28/05/2025

Scattered showers and winter temperatures are forecast for Queensland this week, but the weather bureau says it will only stick around for a few days.

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Scattered showers and winter temperatures are forecast for Queensland this week, but the weather bureau says it will only stick around for a few days.

28/05/2025

Australia's iconic marsupial is up against a chlamydia epidemic, vehicle strikes and feral animal attacks. It is also under threat from the creep of urban development into its habitat.

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Australia's iconic marsupial is up against a chlamydia epidemic, vehicle strikes and feral animal attacks. It is also under threat from the creep of urban development into its habitat.

27/05/2025

The government has confirmed to the ABC it plans to spend about $1.85 million on ads about youth crime.

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The government has confirmed to the ABC it plans to spend about $1.85 million on ads about youth crime.