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On Monday, June 30, ABC Radio Brisbane will shine a spotlight on the pressures for Australians caring for ageing parents while raising kids. Tune in on 612AM or the ABC listen app.

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Sally Shrapnel became one of Australia's leading scientists after taking a quantum leap

Sally Shrapnel had been a GP for more than two decades when she decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a full-time physicist.

a woman with red hair and glasses talks animatedly to a man with grey hair and beard who is facing away from the camera

Published: 1h agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 10:10pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Scienceby Sarah Richards

From freight to plate: The 'mind-boggling' journey of 'fresh' food

Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.

A freight train travels through the outback with mountains in the distance.

Published: 3h agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 8:00pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Local Food Systemsby Jessica Black and Lucy Cooper

The Nightlife Pop Quiz

Are you into your trivia? Calling all connoisseurs of cryptic to the ONLY quiz played live, all around Australia...Join the host of Weekend Nightlife Suzanne Hill for The Pop Quiz!

Duration: 46 minutes 53 seconds

Published: 7h agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 3:53pmSource: Listen

Conversion to Choir Music

When it comes to singing in a choir, are you part of the club?

The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir IN CONCERT

Duration: 41 minutes 32 seconds

Published: 8h agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 3:18pmSource: Listen

How Jennifer, the innocent victim of a car chase, left a legacy of joy

Jennifer Board's death shocked the Townsville community but with time her loved ones have turned pain into purpose.

Jennifer Board smiles as she looks back to the camera while sat on the beach at what appears to be sunset.

Published: 22h agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 1:12amSource: ABC North QldTopic: Community and Societyby Georgia Loney and Chloe Chomicki

Industry aghast as black marketeer avoids jail for 62-tonne food import

Meat and seafood producers are calling for tougher biosecurity penalties after a woman avoided a prison term for illegally importing 62,000kg of meat, fish and insect-infested fruit from Thailand.

A gloved hand holds a bag of frozen frogs.

Published: YesterdayFri 27 Jun 2025 at 11:04pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Fishing and Aquaculture Industryby Lauren Bohane, Kim Honan and Jennifer Nichols

'Nerve damage': B6 recommended to come off shelves by TGA

A rise in the number of B6 toxicity cases across the nation has sparked action by the TGA to move products behind pharmacy counters.

A woman holding a small jar filled with white vitamins.

Duration: 7 minutes 32 seconds

Published: YesterdayFri 27 Jun 2025 at 9:57pmSource: 7.30Topic: Vitaminsby Tom Hartley Tom Hartley

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Copper wire stolen from Queensland street lights

Copper thieves are leaving highways in the dark as street lights are being stripped of their wiring across the state. Steve Austin speaks to CEO of the Waste Industry Association of Queensland, Alison Price, to see how far this issue extends.

Copper wire bundles in a pile

Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Crimewith Steve Austin

Public transport bans proposed for violent offenders

Loretta and Joel speak to Queensland's Rail, Tram and Bus Union secretary, Tom Brown, who is calling for measures to prevent violent offenders from using public transport.

A bus driving over a bridge in Brisbane.

Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Public Transportwith Joel Spreadborough and Loretta Ryan

Brisbane Lord Mayor responds to budget concerns

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joins Loretta and Joel to answer your budget questions, tackling topics from rate increases, to Story Bridge repairs, and free green bins.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner talking into microphone

Duration: 13 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Local Governmentby Joel Spreadborough and Loretta Ryan

Rise in Ozempic use among Queensland children.

The number of children in Queensland being described Ozempic has surged. Nutritionist and Food Scientist, Dr Emma Beckett, discusses this increase.

A graphic showing four Ozempic pens

Duration: 6 minutes 27 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Pharmaceuticalsby Joel Spreadborough and Loretta Ryan

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David Crisafulli has denied any wrongdoing

David Crisafulli told reporters on Friday he had met his obligations.

Duration: 24 seconds

Source: ABC News

Jarrod Bleijie in state parliament

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie begging Labor ministers to ask him a question.

Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki hands down budget

The Queensland government has announced new cost-of-living measures, replacing those introduced by its Labor predecessors last year.

Duration: 59 seconds

Source: ABC News

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli speaking with ABC News Breakfast

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli speaking with ABC News Breakfast.

Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Elders fear racial profiling with public drunkenness law reversal

A proposal to again make public drunkenness illegal in Queensland a year after it was decriminalised will lead to police "picking on" Indigenous, homeless and poor people, Aboriginal community leaders warn.

An aboriginal man stares seriously into the distance

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Aboriginalby Kenji Sato

Alison Alexander's lemon curd

Bright, buttery, and bursting with citrus flavours, Alison's five-ingredient lemon curd is a game changer for your breakfasts and baking.

A small jar of lemon curd is open and sitting on a white cloth. There is a lemon slice on one side and a biscuit on the other.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recipesby Alison Alexander

Brisbane City Council unveils high-tax but low-spending budget

Brisbane City Council has handed down a high-tax but low-spending budget while accusing the state and federal governments of "cost shifting" onto local councils.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner speaks into microphones

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Local Governmentby Kenji Sato

Alison Alexander's apple and spice tray cake

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

What's happening

Rock the Recovery Concert

A Night of Music, Hope and Support for Queensland farmers and communities.

Images of the band Halfway, Jem Cassar-Daley, Jenny Wynter and the Australia Army band

Published: TueTue 24 Jun 2025 at 6:24amSource: ABC BRISBANE

The Care Squeeze

On Monday 30 June, ABC Radio Brisbane will shine a spotlight on the pressures and realities for Australians caring for ageing parents, while raising kids. Tune in on 612AM or the ABC listen app.

Text reads: The Care Squeeze, raising kids while caring for parents. Silhouette of an adult holds hands with parent and child

Published: YesterdayFri 27 Jun 2025 at 3:44amSource: ABC BRISBANE

Eat Local Month is here!

Celebrate Eat Local Month with ABC Radio Brisbane this June.

Group of people in a paddock holding fresh produce

Published: 1 Jun 2025Sun 1 Jun 2025 at 11:41pmSource: ABC BRISBANE

This moreish Macadamia chilli jam is super versatile

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.

Promotional image for "Steve Austin's 'Story of Food'" radio show with food photos and a smiling man.

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

Qld Sport

Eagles coach to contact AFL over holding the ball calls in loss to Pies

The Magpies lift when required against the bottom-placed Eagles, recording a 29-point win at Docklands, while the Hawks and Suns also celebrate victories.

Harley Reid stands up in a tackle and looks to handball as three Collingwood players try to stop him

Source: ABC NewsTopic: AFL

15yo 'Phar Lap of the Barkly' ends career with sixth Gold Cup on the trot

In the black-soil plains of the Barkly Tablelands, a champion racehorse called Rafferty Rules has etched itself into the history books.

Horse racing at Brunette Downs track

Source: LandlineTopic: Horse Racing

Are chemists the heros of sport?

This week more great moments from the past 12 years from under the SCG vaults. They're stuffed full Bludgers! There's also previously unheard content that appears as part of this 'Best of Bludging on the Blindside.' Enjoy Blindsiders!

Roy and HG Podcast Tile

Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: NRL

Ponga out of Origin decider as Knights confirm serious foot injury

The door is open for Reece Walsh to return to the Queensland number one jersey after Kalyn Ponga was ruled out of State of Origin III with a foot injury.

Kalyn Ponga of the Newcastle Knights looks sad during an NRL game against the Wests Tigers.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Qld News

Crime scene declared after 'sudden death' of man on Gold Coast

Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man, who was found unresponsive at Southport on Saturday night.

Police wagon on suburban driveway

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Police

Rain-shadow effect inspires Mareeba's claim to 300 sunny days a year

Far North Queensland may be renowned for its rainforests, monsoons and cyclones, but nestled in heart of the wet tropics the town of Mareeba claims to be a ray of sunshine.

The welcome sign into Mareeba.

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Weather Statisticsby Sophie Johnson

Why this Aussie drove a sedated wolf through war-torn Ukraine

Under the cover of darkness, and with artillery fire just kilometres away, Marcus Fillinger rescued an emaciated wolf that had been abandoned for weeks in a private zoo in Ukraine.

A man holding a caracal

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Warby James Tugwell

Rooster rescue group offers birds a second chance in 'bachelor flock'

A Townsville rooster rescue and re-homing group says rooster dumping is on the rise with an increase in the popularity of backyard chickens.

Woman with blonde hair hugs rooster

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Animal Crueltyby Baz Ruddick

National News

Crime scene declared after 'sudden death' of man on Gold Coast

Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old man, who was found unresponsive at Southport on Saturday night.

Police wagon on suburban driveway

Published: 13m agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 11:25pmSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Police

Rain-shadow effect inspires Mareeba's claim to 300 sunny days a year

Far North Queensland may be renowned for its rainforests, monsoons and cyclones, but nestled in heart of the wet tropics the town of Mareeba claims to be a ray of sunshine.

The welcome sign into Mareeba.

Published: 23m agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 11:16pmSource: ABC Far NorthTopic: Weather Statisticsby Sophie Johnson

After three seasons, what will Squid Game's legacy be?

Hwang Dong-hyuk's series is Netflix's most watched show of all time but how have its anti-capitalism themes reverberated in South Korea and beyond?

A man standing in the foreground in a pink suit from the streaming show Squid Game

Published: 39m agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 11:00pmSource: ABC EntertainmentTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainmentby Velvet Winter

Inside this lab, scientists hope to solve a climate puzzle

Australian scientists have started analysing the first batch of samples from the 'Million Year Ice Core' project.

Team of scientists inspect antarctic ice core sample 2025-05-30 10:05:00

Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds

Published: 50m agoSat 28 Jun 2025 at 10:48pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Earth Sciencesby Jano Gibson

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