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Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

The Cowboys and Dolphins clash in a Queensland derby in Townsville. Earlier, the Roosters came from behind to beat Newcastle 12-8 in a dramatic contest at Hunter Stadium. Follow live.

Published: 16m agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 10:07amSource: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Simon Smale

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

A young Essendon side is put to the sword by a slick Geelong outfit at the MCG as the Kangaroos play a second home game in Perth against Fremantle. Follow live.

Published: 19m agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 10:04amSource: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Chris De Silva and Marnie Vinall

Queensland public housing tenants to face eviction after three strikes in a year

The new policy will see tenants exited from public housing if they are warned over serious or nuisance behaviour three times in a year.

Published: 5h agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 5:19amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Public Housingby Claudia Williams

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Towns in the Snowy Mountains rely on tourist dollars during winter, but as the cost of living bites, Aussies are looking for ways to enjoy snow holidays on a budget.

A mother holds a snowboard and a toddler who is smiling.

Published: 9h agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 1:00amSource: ABC South East NSWTopic: Travel and Tourismby James Tugwell

Flood victim's double 'devastation' as rental crisis leaves her adrift

Karen Thomas was grieving the death of her daughter when floods hit north Queensland. Now homeless, she has no choice but to leave her community.

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Published: 10h agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 12:09amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Rental Housingby Georgia Loney

Winter cold spell won't last as weather this season to warm up

Much of central and eastern Australia has shivered through its coldest first fortnight of winter in at least three years.

Published: 8h agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 1:27amSource: StatelineTopic: Weatherby Tom Saunders

'Invisible' patients living with deadly cancer counted in Queensland

Almost 4,000 people have been formally identified as living with metastatic breast cancer through a new program.

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Published: 12h agoFri 13 Jun 2025 at 9:28pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Breast Cancerby Lexy Hamilton-Smith

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Housing Minister Sam O'Connor on Social Housing

Ellen Fanning speaks to Qld Housing Minister, Sam O'Connor, to clarify who can apply for social housing, and whether current social housing tenants may soon face eviction.

Duration: 8 minutes 53 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Housing Policyby Ellen Fanning

Annette McFarlane's suggestions for quick maturing, and hardy options to plant right now

Are you at a bit of a loss as to what to plant in vegetable and flower gardens, or pots? Annette McFarlane can help.

Duration: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Gardening

Parents renew calls for inclusive classrooms for deaf and hard of hearing students

A Brisbane primary school has long been championed as setting a high standard for inclusive approaches to teaching all children – deaf and hard of hearing, and hearing students – in both English and Auslan.

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Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Educationby Antonia O'Flaherty, Loretta Ryan and Joel Spreadborough

Are you thinking of giving the gift of a plant for Christmas?

Horticulturist Annette McFarlane has some tips on some of the latest varieties of your favourite plants that you find in your local nursery.

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Duration: 3 minutes 32 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Gardening

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People left in limbo after fire rips through storage facility in Burpengary

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Jack Beasley's parents proud of laws

Jack Beasley's parents says they are proud of the expansion of Jack's Law.

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Queensland police conduct searches under Jack's Law

Jack's Law allows police to search people for weapons at relevant places including shopping centres and train stations.

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Alison Alexander's apple and spice tray bake

Infused with spices and packed with fresh apples, this simple yet scrumptious tray bake will have you going back for seconds.

Apple and spice tray bake with caramel sauce, cream, and icing sugar.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recipesby Alison Alexander

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Alison Alexander's fresh and crispy fish burgers

This flavourful fish burger will bring summer flavours to your winter nights.

Fish burger with pickles, lettuce and tartare

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recipesby Alison Alexander

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Alison Alexander's free-form apple tart

This soulful tart is no fuss, all flavour and is the perfect dessert for the family or impressing guests.

A golden, fresh baked, free form apple tart

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recipesby Alison Alexander

Brisbane to get free green bins, but 'FOGO a no-go'

Labor, LNP, and the Greens are all claiming credit for Brisbane City Council's decision to offer free green bins after satellite photos revealed hundreds of the bins in storage at council depots.

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Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recycling and Waste Managementby Kenji Sato and Ellen Fanning Ellen Fanning

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Win the ultimate foodie staycation in the Scenic Rim

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If you're looking for a way to spice up a dinner recipe or just want a fresh idea on what to take to a weekend picnic, this macadamia chilli jam is a reliable option.

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Published: 17 Mar 2025Mon 17 Mar 2025 at 12:09amSource: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Food and Drink

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Qld Sport

Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

The Cowboys and Dolphins clash in a Queensland derby in Townsville. Earlier, the Roosters came from behind to beat Newcastle 12-8 in a dramatic contest at Hunter Stadium. Follow live.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Beware the wounded Queenslander

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the strawberry moon effect on Cronulla, the Gould report is here, Spencer Leniu comes off the back fence, what happened to the magic sponge?

Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 37 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

A young Essendon side is put to the sword by a slick Geelong outfit at the MCG as the Kangaroos play a second home game in Perth against Fremantle. Follow live.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Towns in the Snowy Mountains rely on tourist dollars during winter, but as the cost of living bites, Aussies are looking for ways to enjoy snow holidays on a budget.

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Travel and Tourism

Qld News

Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

The Cowboys and Dolphins clash in a Queensland derby in Townsville. Earlier, the Roosters came from behind to beat Newcastle 12-8 in a dramatic contest at Hunter Stadium. Follow live.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Simon Smale

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

A young Essendon side is put to the sword by a slick Geelong outfit at the MCG as the Kangaroos play a second home game in Perth against Fremantle. Follow live.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFLby Chris De Silva and Marnie Vinall

Queensland public housing tenants to face eviction after three strikes in a year

The new policy will see tenants exited from public housing if they are warned over serious or nuisance behaviour three times in a year.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Public Housingby Claudia Williams

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Towns in the Snowy Mountains rely on tourist dollars during winter, but as the cost of living bites, Aussies are looking for ways to enjoy snow holidays on a budget.

Source: ABC South East NSWTopic: Travel and Tourismby James Tugwell

National News

Brumbies' season over after semifinal loss to Chiefs

Australia's wait for a Super Rugby Pacific finals winner in New Zealand continues after the ACT Brumbies crashed 37-17 to the Chiefs in Hamilton.

Emoni Narawa dives to score a try for the Chiefs against the Brumbies.

Published: 54m agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 9:29amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Super Rugby

Live: Early Cummins strike gives Australia hope of World Test final miracle

With South Africa just a few runs away from victory, Australia needs to manufacture a massive collapse to avoid losing the crown as world Test champions. Follow live.

Pat Cummins is congratulated by Sam Konstas and Cameron Green for taking Temba Bavuma's wicket.

Published: 3m agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 10:20amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Cricketby Jon Healy and Henry Hanson

Australian man dead in Bali villa shooting incident, local police say

An Australian man dies in a shooting incident in Bali, local police say, with another injured Australian being treated in hospital.

A police officer stands out the front of a police building.

Duration: 1 minute

Published: 33m agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 9:50amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Kathleen Calderwood

‘A powerful symbol’: Albanese spruiks US tech giant’s investment ahead of possible talks with Trump

Anthony Albanese will visit the Seattle headquarters of tech giant Amazon to spruik a multi-billion-dollar expansion of Australian data centres, ahead of flying to Canada for the G7 summit.

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Published: 2h agoSat 14 Jun 2025 at 8:03amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Government and Politicsby Jane Norman

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Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

Queensland public housing tenants to face eviction after three strikes in a year

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Flood victim's double 'devastation' as rental crisis leaves her adrift

Winter cold spell won't last as weather this season to warm up

'Invisible' patients living with deadly cancer counted in Queensland

Housing Minister Sam O'Connor on Social Housing

Annette McFarlane's suggestions for quick maturing, and hardy options to plant right now

Parents renew calls for inclusive classrooms for deaf and hard of hearing students

Are you thinking of giving the gift of a plant for Christmas?

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Police have charged a 56-year-old woman with human trafficking

People left in limbo after fire rips through storage facility in Burpengary

Jack Beasley's parents proud of laws

Queensland police conduct searches under Jack's Law

Alison Alexander's apple and spice tray bake

Alison Alexander's fresh and crispy fish burgers

Alison Alexander's free-form apple tart

Brisbane to get free green bins, but 'FOGO a no-go'

Win the ultimate foodie staycation in the Scenic Rim

Eat Local Month is here!

This moreish Macadamia chilli jam is super versatile

ABC Radio Brisbane's Newsletter

Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

Beware the wounded Queenslander

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Live: Dolphins devastating Cowboys despite early sin binning

Live: Cats hand Bombers 95-point defeat, Kangaroos attempt upset against Dockers

Queensland public housing tenants to face eviction after three strikes in a year

How Aussies are affording a 'bloody expensive' trip to the snow

Brumbies' season over after semifinal loss to Chiefs

Live: Early Cummins strike gives Australia hope of World Test final miracle

Australian man dead in Bali villa shooting incident, local police say

‘A powerful symbol’: Albanese spruiks US tech giant’s investment ahead of possible talks with Trump

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