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๐Ÿ”ฅโ›”๏ธTotal fire bans in Banana and Gladstone will remain in place until Monday.There are also a number of smoke warnings s...
04/10/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅโ›”๏ธTotal fire bans in Banana and Gladstone will remain in place until Monday.

There are also a number of smoke warnings still in place around Rockhampton, Yeppoon and Gladstone.

If smoke is affecting your place you should:

๐Ÿ‘‰Stay inside and close windows and doors

๐Ÿ‘‰Keep respiratory medication close by

๐Ÿ‘‰ Follow your bushfire survival plan now. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, make one.

โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹๐Ÿ‘‰Check warnings for your location at ab.co/ABC_QLD

๐Ÿ“ทA fire burning near Mount Morgan. Image credit: QFD.

After the sudden death of his number one fan this year, one of rugby league's biggest stars is hoping to lift the NRL tr...
03/10/2025

After the sudden death of his number one fan this year, one of rugby league's biggest stars is hoping to lift the NRL trophy for his dad.

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After the sudden death of his number one fan this year, one of rugby league's biggest stars is hoping to lift the NRL trophy for his dad.

Scientists, farmers and the fashion industry collaborate to create a natural fabric that is both woven and knitted, low ...
03/10/2025

Scientists, farmers and the fashion industry collaborate to create a natural fabric that is both woven and knitted, low on emissions and set to shake up how we think about clothing.

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Scientists, farmers and the fashion industry collaborate to create a natural fabric that is both woven and knitted, low on emissions and set to shake up how we think about clothing.

A two-day cultural festival will go ahead this weekend on top of a protected bird's nesting site in Queensland after org...
02/10/2025

A two-day cultural festival will go ahead this weekend on top of a protected bird's nesting site in Queensland after organisers declined an offer of help to relocate it.

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A two-day cultural festival will go ahead this weekend on top of a protected bird's nesting site in Queensland after organisers declined an offer of help to relocate it.

Temperatures cool across most of Queensland after record-breaking October temperatures, with north of Townsville bearing...
02/10/2025

Temperatures cool across most of Queensland after record-breaking October temperatures, with north of Townsville bearing the brunt of hot weather.

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Temperatures cool across most of Queensland after record-breaking October temperatures, with north of Townsville bearing the brunt of hot weather.

๐Ÿฆœ BIRD OF THE WEEK: RED-WINGED PARROT ๐ŸฆœEvery Friday the brekkie show is on the lookout for a local bird. This week it's ...
02/10/2025

๐Ÿฆœ BIRD OF THE WEEK: RED-WINGED PARROT ๐Ÿฆœ

Every Friday the brekkie show is on the lookout for a local bird. This week it's the red-winged parrot. Have you seen many out and about?

Malcolm Wells captured this photo on Farnborough Beach.

Tune in to ABC Capricornia at 9:45am today to find out how you can go in the draw to win an ABC Prize pack.

Happy bird watching!

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๐Ÿ”ฅ It's a smoky afternoon in Rockhampton with the city affected from smoke from several fires burning in the region.The Q...
02/10/2025

๐Ÿ”ฅ It's a smoky afternoon in Rockhampton with the city affected from smoke from several fires burning in the region.

The Queensland Fire Department has issued avoid smoke warnings for Rockhampton, Gracemere, Yeppoon, Emu Park, Canal Creek and surrounding areas.

There are also smoke warnings in place from Bouldercombe to Dululu, and for areas in the Gladstone region, including Calliope, Benaraby, Clinton, Kirkwood and Kin Kora.

The department says you should stay inside and if you need respiratory medication, keep it close by.

Have you seen the smoke?

A groundsman who tripped over a bag of rubbish as he tried to evade a wasp at his workplace in Dysart, central Queenslan...
01/10/2025

A groundsman who tripped over a bag of rubbish as he tried to evade a wasp at his workplace in Dysart, central Queensland, says he wants workers to understand their rights.

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A groundsman who tripped over a bag of rubbish as he tried to evade a wasp says he wants workers to understand their rights.

Dr Marianne Gale has been appointed Queensland's Chief Health Officer (CHO), and will take on the role in December.It fo...
01/10/2025

Dr Marianne Gale has been appointed Queensland's Chief Health Officer (CHO), and will take on the role in December.

It follows a lengthy process to fill the job, after the state has been without a permanent CHO since last December.

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Dr Marianne Gale previously held the high-profile role of NSW Deputy Chief Health Officer during the pandemic and will take on the top job in December.

Two prisoners were charged with murder and extortion over the death of Benn Schinkel in 2022. He was allegedly assaulted...
01/10/2025

Two prisoners were charged with murder and extortion over the death of Benn Schinkel in 2022. He was allegedly assaulted in a Queensland jail and died the next day in hospital.

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Two fellow prisoners were charged over the 2022 alleged murder and extortion of Benn Schinkel who was found unresponsive in a Queensland jail.

LOCAL FIRE BAN ๐Ÿšซ Extended to Monday 6 October ๐Ÿ“ Shire of Banana & GladstoneNO fires in the open air.  ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Penalties apply ...
01/10/2025

LOCAL FIRE BAN ๐Ÿšซ Extended to Monday 6 October
๐Ÿ“ Shire of Banana & Gladstone
NO fires in the open air. ๐Ÿ‘ฎ Penalties apply for breaking the rules.
โ„น๏ธ www.fire.qld.gov.au/safety-education/using-fire-outdoors/fire-bans-and-restrictions
โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹๐Ÿ‘‰Check warnings for your location at ab.co/ABC_QLD

 : Queensland's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be retired six years earlier than expected.When news i...
01/10/2025

: Queensland's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be retired six years earlier than expected.

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Queensland's largest and oldest coal-fired power station could be retired six years earlier than expected.

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