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Man jailed for role in $15m drug syndicate bringing meth to Australia

Nathan John Bailey will be eligible for parole next year, after pleading guilty to importing a controlled substance.

A blue tarp with multiple small white bags on top of it, with a pink duffle bag in the background

Published: 12h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 4:20amSource: ABC Wide BayTopic: Drug Offencesby Nikki Sorbello

Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 16 years

There are calls for the Queensland government to buy back homes in Bundaberg's flood zones, but the disaster recovery minister says the focus is on mitigation measures like floodgates.

A woman stands in an empty but muddy room.

Published: 12h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 4:44amSource: ABC Wide BayTopic: Floodsby Grace Whiteside and Johanna Marie

'We want your ticks': Researchers investigate chemical resistance

Queensland researchers are asking farmers to send them live cattle ticks as part of an effort to protect the nation's $17.7 billion cattle industry.

A man in glasses and a lab coat holds out a small plastic container filled with cattle ticks

Published: 20h agoWed 18 Mar 2026 at 9:17pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Brandon Long and Kallee Buchanan

'High chance' of Qld cyclone forming this week after more rain

A tropical low sitting south of the Solomon Islands now has a "high chance" of becoming a cyclone as it heads towards the Queensland coast.

Brown floodwater with houses and streets nearby

Duration: 58 seconds

Published: MonMon 16 Mar 2026 at 9:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Floodsby Emily Anderson

Are children at risk of exploitation on Australian farms?

Beef producers, researchers and advocates are teaming up to understand how the role of children on Australian farms has changed, and if the right safeguards are in place to protect them from exploitation.

Published: SatSat 14 Mar 2026 at 7:20pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Child Abuseby Kallee Buchanan

Popular farmers' market facing eviction over public liability stoush

A stand-off over insurance could spell the end of a popular farmers' market operating for free in a council park in south-east Queensland.

Farmers with produce near sign saying Three Creeks Farm Stall.

Published: MonMon 16 Mar 2026 at 1:56amSource: ABC RuralTopic: Regional Communitiesby Jennifer Nichols

Floodwater creeps up on outback Queensland town

Longreach braces for flooding set to peak this weekend as residents in low-lying areas of the town are told to sandbag their homes.

Published: SatSat 14 Mar 2026 at 2:41amSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Floodsby Hannah Walsh

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The Middle East conflict is having an impact on Australian agriculture and exports

From rising oil, diesel and fertilizer prices, the Middle East conflict could have a significant impact on Australian agriculture. The question is how long will it go on for?

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Duration: 14 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby David Claughton and Michael Condon

Remembering Uncle Lionel Fogarty

Last week acclaimed Mununjali poet and advocate, Uncle Lionel Fogarty died at 67. In this episode we remember Uncle Lionel's remarkable life and achievements.

Lionel Fogarty in his home office is Daniel Yock's elder brother.

Duration: 9 minutes 7 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Community Organisations

High hopes for endangered turtle

A threatened snapping turtle, known for breathing through its bottom, is only found in a handful of waterways in Queensland.

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Grace Whiteside

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Bundaberg Flooding drone footage

Bundaberg flooding drone footage on March 10, 2026.

Duration: 1 minute

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Bundaberg flooding

Flooding at the Melbourne Hotel in Bundaberg.

Duration: 42 seconds

Source: ABC News

Teen rescued five hours after 80-metre mountain fall

A personal identification beacon and hand-me-down AirPods saved teen's life after 80m mountain fall.

Rescuers on the ground are winched into a helicopter attached to teen in a stretcher.

Duration: 35 seconds

Source: ABC Wide Bay

'Extraordinary' number of clutches

A record number of clutches has been found of the endangered white-throated snapping turtle.

Hatchling turtles emerge from a nest in the ground.

Duration: 53 seconds

Source: ABC Wide Bay

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Organic farmers furious at herbicide use near endangered turtle habitat

Organic farmers in south-east Queensland are furious at a council weed-spraying program they say threatens their certification.

A man and woman stand in front of beef cattle, looking concerned.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Jennifer Nichols and Jessica Ross

Farmers return to Qld dairy industry after decades of dramatic decline

After a period of turmoil, the number of dairy farms in Queensland has stabilised, and the industry is starting to rebuild.

A small woman stands next to milking cups.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Jennifer Nichols

A family lost their son to suicide. Now they're working to prevent the death of another young man

Tyler Pask devoted his life to being an incredible father, selfless brother and a diligent emergency service worker for the Queensland Fire Department.

Tyler Pask smiles at the camera while holding a fish he caught in his hands.

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Mental Healthby Olivia Nunes-Malek

Travelling teacher brings instrumental music to regional schools

Tina Greenfield drives 350 kilometres each week to teach music to students at five schools in regional Queensland.

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Music Educationby Grace Whiteside

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Published: 17 Dec 2025Wed 17 Dec 2025 at 5:08amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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Qld Sport

In the age of longevity, James Slipper is king

In an age of optimisation in the search of longevity, it's a humble prop who is setting the gold standard.

Rugby player walking on the field during a warm up before a match

Duration: 14 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Dragons forward cleared of serious injury after being rushed to hospital

A Dragons training session ends with a player stretchered off and assisted from the ground into an ambulance before being rushed to hospital.

Loko Pasifiki Tonga of the Dragons running with the ball in an NRL match

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Suns sweating on Rowell's date with specialist over broken finger

Gold Coast has started its 2026 campaign well, even while last year's Brownlow medallist continues to be sidelined due to a broken finger.

Matt Rowell with a split on his injured left hand at training

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

Sam Kerr has played better, but maybe never bigger

At this point, we're all aware of how special Sam Kerr is as a player. In a tournament where she's on the record as saying she could be better, she is still finding a way to own the big moments.

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Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Qld News

Live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to make landfall

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to start to make landfall in Far North Queensland this morning. Follow live.

A tracking map showing Cyclone Narelle's approach.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cyclonesby Claudia Williams and Thomas Morgan

Childcare worker guilty of indecent treatment of child, not guilty of rape

A former childcare worker has been found not guilty of raping a child in his care after a three-day trial on the Sunshine Coast.

Arvind Ajay Singh on the phone exiting court

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Courtsby Madeline Grace

Footballers jailed for sexually abusing girl at party in regional Victoria

A judge described Jaiden Fidge and Riley Smith's offending as having an element of "abhorrent male bravado", with the court hearing one of the footballers boasted about the assault.

A composite image of a man with black hair and a moustach and a man with wavy blonde hair with a yellow and green headband.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Alexandra Alvaro

As UK battles 'unprecedented' outbreak of meningitis, Australia is unprepared

A growing outbreak of meningococcal B and meningitis has killed two young people in the UK as the number of infections climb. Here's why infectious disease professor Paul Griffin thinks Australia should be worried.

A number of young people stand in a line outside a brick building, all wearing masks.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Meningococcal disease

National News

BTS returns from military service. Is its comeback worth the wait?

K-pop supergroup BTS makes a comeback from mandatory military service today with a new album, concert and documentary. Here's why that's a big deal.

Seven members of K-pop group BTS pose in dark-grey business suits in a line

Published: 18m agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 5:00pmSource: Double JTopic: Musicby Al Newstead

China cracks down on fentanyl networks after Trump delays Xi meeting

The country is one of the world’s highest producers of the chemicals used to produce the synthetic opioid in America.

A composite image featuring US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and blue fentanyl pills.

Published: 50m agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 4:28pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Drugsby Claire Campbell

Live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to make landfall

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to start to make landfall in Far North Queensland this morning. Follow live.

Published: 1h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 3:45pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cyclonesby Claudia Williams and Thomas Morgan

Iranian government official levels allegations at Australia, US and Israel

Iranian deputy foreign minister Esmaeil Baghaei accuses the US of "terrorist acts" and issues a warning to Australia about being on the wrong side of history.

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Duration: 21 minutes 13 seconds

Published: 4h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 12:52pmSource: 7.30Topic: World Politicsby Paul Johnson

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Man jailed for role in $15m drug syndicate bringing meth to Australia

Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 16 years

'We want your ticks': Researchers investigate chemical resistance

'High chance' of Qld cyclone forming this week after more rain

Are children at risk of exploitation on Australian farms?

Popular farmers' market facing eviction over public liability stoush

Floodwater creeps up on outback Queensland town

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The Middle East conflict is having an impact on Australian agriculture and exports

Remembering Uncle Lionel Fogarty

High hopes for endangered turtle

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Bundaberg Flooding drone footage

Bundaberg flooding

Teen rescued five hours after 80-metre mountain fall

'Extraordinary' number of clutches

Organic farmers furious at herbicide use near endangered turtle habitat

Farmers return to Qld dairy industry after decades of dramatic decline

A family lost their son to suicide. Now they're working to prevent the death of another young man

Travelling teacher brings instrumental music to regional schools

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In the age of longevity, James Slipper is king

Dragons forward cleared of serious injury after being rushed to hospital

Suns sweating on Rowell's date with specialist over broken finger

Sam Kerr has played better, but maybe never bigger

Live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to make landfall

Childcare worker guilty of indecent treatment of child, not guilty of rape

Footballers jailed for sexually abusing girl at party in regional Victoria

As UK battles 'unprecedented' outbreak of meningitis, Australia is unprepared

BTS returns from military service. Is its comeback worth the wait?

China cracks down on fentanyl networks after Trump delays Xi meeting

Live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to make landfall

Iranian government official levels allegations at Australia, US and Israel

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