or 'High risk for little reward': Dolphins beach themselves to catch fish By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 10:42:02 +1000 A pod of humpback dolphins in the Fitzroy River in central Queensland are using rare and risky behaviour to catch their prey. Full Article Animals Animal Behaviour Academic Research
or Residents across the north stand on their driveways and balconies to mark Anzac Day By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:16:39 +1000 Thousands of residents from across Far North Queensland embrace the region's proud Anzac legacy, despite COVID-19 restrictions. Full Article ANZAC Day Defence Forces Community and Society
or Thousands commemorate Anzac Day on the Sunshine Coast By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 14:23:29 +1000 Thousands of residents across the Sunshine Coast pay their respects on Anzac Day — standing in driveways, paddling on the water, and dressing up — despite COVID-19 restrictions. Full Article ANZAC Day COVID-19 Veterans
or 'It's kept me alive': Border checkpoint a lifesaver for Urandangi pub By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:38:25 +1000 On the Queensland–Northern Territory border, the Urandangi pub is one of the very few in the country that is a hive of activity during coronavirus shutdowns. Full Article Regional People Human Interest Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) COVID-19 Army
or 'It's a big part of the community': Cotton industry keen to show the way it works By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:54:53 +1000 Queensland Cotton regional manager Rick Jones opens gin doors to explain how cotton is processed and what it means to the Emerald community. Full Article Cotton Rural Community Development Agricultural Crops Irrigation Water Management
or The show goes on at this wildlife sanctuary — just without the spectators By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:24:25 +1000 Like all zoos and wildlife parks around the country Townsville's Billabong Sanctuary is closed because of the coronavirus lockdown, but the important business of caring for the residents never stops. Full Article Zoos Animals Diseases and Disorders
or 'Police will be around': Queensland will ease coronavirus restrictions, but home schooling remains By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:38:04 +1000 Queensland students won't return to school yet, despite calls for Year 11 and 12 classes to resume, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says as some coronavirus restrictions ease on Saturday. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Schools Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Family and Children Community and Society Family Education Activism and Lobbying
or Fortnightly infusions keep Sam breathing but they're a flight away By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:12:58 +1000 A hospital chartered a plane to get Sam Voss, four, to Brisbane for treatment. But he needs the infusion fortnightly to keep his motor skills. Full Article Children's Health COVID-19 Air Transport
or Coughing or sneezing on frontline workers could result in $13,000 fine By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:48:55 +1000 People who deliberately spit, sneeze or cough on frontline workers will be fined up to $13,000, the Queensland Government announces as a new public health emergency order is introduced. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Laws Law Crime and Justice Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
or With Gold Coast beaches set to reopen, mayor calls for comeback of restaurants and cafes By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:58:33 +1000 As beaches reopen on the Gold Coast, mayor Tom Tate has called on the Federal Government to allow the "gradual" return of the city's crippled hospitality industry. Full Article Local Government Government and Politics Lifestyle and Leisure Travel Health and Safety Travel and Tourism
or 'Are they doing it for fun?': Grim discovery after cattle shot with crossbow By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:35:36 +1000 After handfeeding cattle through the drought, a Queensland grazier finds his cattle shot with a crossbow in two separate incidents. Full Article Animal Welfare Animal Attacks Crime
or Error in evidence document sees stabbing murder conviction quashed By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:40:40 +1000 A Queensland man who was sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing a German backpacker in inner-Brisbane has his murder conviction set aside and a retrial ordered. Full Article Law Crime and Justice Courts and Trials Crime Murder and Manslaughter
or 'You just can't breathe': Learning to cope with anxiety brought on by coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:59:03 +1000 With many people struggling to adapt to social isolation and other issues associated with coronavirus, a growing number are turning to mental health services to help them cope with anxiety. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics Lockdown Anxiety Mental Health
or Gold Coast man and his stubborn golden retriever go viral — again By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:22:13 +1000 What started out as a routine walk of the neighbourhood has ended in a viral video when Mike Cook's golden retriever Elsie "wasn't in the mood for walking". Full Article Community and Society Dog Human Interest Social Media Internet Culture
or 'No ordinary place': Council votes to explore plan for Daintree River bridge By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:37:33 +1000 A controversial idea to build a bridge over Far North Queensland's Daintree River is back on the agenda, with the new Douglas Shire Mayor narrowly winning a vote on the issue. Full Article Environment Local Government Community and Society Rain Forests and Forest
or Former soldier finds new passion in prosthetics to help blast victims By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:39:22 +1000 When a former Australian solider saw a video of a colleague who'd lost three limbs in a landmine blast it sparked a new purpose in his life. Full Article Medical Sciences Medical Procedures University and Further Education Defence Forces Healthcare Facilities
or 'These things can't wait': Sexual health still a priority By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:03:25 +1000 A Mount Isa medical professional has concerns a rise in unwanted pregnancies and people contracting sexually transmitted infections could result, as services demand drops since the coronavirus pandemic was declared. Full Article Women's Health Men's Health Sexual Health
or No new cases of coronavirus in Queensland as $4b wiped from revenue By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:28:38 +1000 Queensland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic head on with no new cases announced today, but the impact on the state's bottom line is not so healthy, with the Treasurer revealing a $4 billion hit to revenue. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Public Sector Budget Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
or Early COVID-19 warning prompted fear in this region long before a pandemic was declared By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:58:05 +1000 Just as Australia was about to confirm its first case of coronavirus in Australia in January, Sunshine Coast health figures were given a grim briefing. Full Article Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Health
or 'I could have died': Retired cycling champion tells her story of overcoming adversity and change By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:59:52 +1000 Australian Olympic cycling champion, Anna Meares, says fracturing her neck in 2008 and a quick succession of significant life changes, transformed her outlook on life. Full Article Cycling Human Interest Books (Literature) Biography Olympics (Summer) Accidents - Other Divorce Anxiety Grief Motor Neurone disease
or Husband gets 11 years in jail for 'spiteful' stabbing attack on wife By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:56:30 +1000 Rajkumar Janagani stabbed his wife more than 20 times while she slept in their Brisbane home. She survived, but has suffered serious physical and emotional trauma. Full Article Courts and Trials Law Crime and Justice Crime Murder and Manslaughter Community and Society Domestic Violence
or Brian's attacker was jailed for bashing him — it was his grandson By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:46:16 +1000 The bashing was so violent, a nurse at the hospital couldn't do a blood test when the 79-year-old was first admitted because he'd "lost that much blood". His grandson was later convicted of assault. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Volunteers Charities and Community Organisations Assault Domestic Violence Charities Family and Children Family Aged Care Community and Society Health Older People Respiratory Diseases
or Mining company buys COVID-19 testing machine for community By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:27:04 +1000 A North West Queensland mine has spent $45,000 on a COVID-19 testing machine for the community — despite the area having no cases of the coronavirus. Full Article COVID-19 Regional Community and Society
or Fire crews fear they're unprepared for upcoming season due to COVID-19 restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:10:55 +1000 By the end of April there has normally been regular fire crew training, inductions, and planning, but social distancing has made that near-impossible. Full Article Fires Volunteers
or Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:44:01 +1000 Logies organisers say the "challenges of COVID-19" have forced them to write off the 2020 Australian television awards, but "an even bigger event" will be held on the Gold Coast next year. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Television Epidemics and Pandemics
or Queensland MP apologises after 'street party' breaches coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:03:22 +1000 Former Queensland shadow police minister Trevor Watts says it was a mistake to have "driveway drinks" with neighbours — caught by a police patrol — with officers alleging it was more like a "street party" that did not follow coronavirus physical distancing rules. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Government and Politics Health Policy Law Crime and Justice Laws Political Parties Social Distancing Community and Society Liberal National Party
or Street stalls become more popular as our worlds become a whole lot smaller By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:59:36 +1000 Lemonade stalls, street libraries and honesty boxes have popped up all over Brisbane's streets as residents look for ways to keep engaged in their community during isolation. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Social Distancing Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Volunteers Community and Society Human Interest People Respiratory Diseases
or Emergency admissions plunge by 20 per cent in north-west Queensland hospital By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:21:48 +1000 A hospital in north-west Queensland says emergency department admissions have fallen by 20 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article COVID-19 Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Regional
or Evictions raise concern over shortage of social housing in Cairns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:56:50 +1000 The residents of short-term accommodation in Cairns West may struggle to find affordable housing after the complex they call home is shut down next month. Full Article Housing Community and Society Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Poverty
or Long weekend a test for Sunshine Coast to attain zero COVID-19 cases by Mother's Day By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:02:52 +1000 This holiday hotspot has the potential of having zero active coronavirus cases by early May, but with fine weather and loosening restrictions the situation could prove otherwise. Full Article Diseases and Disorders Social Distancing Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Local Government Travel and Tourism Tourism Regional
or Coronavirus could be a curse or a cure for political hopefuls By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 Annastacia Palaszczuk will use her handling of the coronavirus crisis as evidence she should be returned as Premier at the state election in six months. But it's likely this poll will be a referendum on the future, not a scorecard on the past. Full Article Public Sector Government and Politics State Elections Elections COVID-19 One Nation Minor Parties Liberal National Party Political Parties Alp Diseases and Disorders Health State Parliament Parliament Electoral System Activism and Lobbying Epidemics and Pandemics
or From a Mount Isa cattle station to the chair of the COVID-19 Coordination Commission By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:37:42 +1000 Mount Isa's Nev Power said fixing windmills and tractors prepared him to chair the COVID-19 Coordination Commission. Full Article COVID-19 Federal Government
or Cold snap breaks 30-year-old record in southern Queensland By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:55:14 +1000 A cold front sweeps across southern Queensland, bringing record low temperatures to the outback in an icy blast that will remain until next week. Full Article Weather Human Interest People Phenomena
or Queensland family buys station from Chinese billionaire for $53 million By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 08:52:24 +1000 A Queensland family has bought a large cattle station on the Northern Territory/Queensland border from a Chinese billionaire for $53 million. Full Article Rural Agribusiness Beef Cattle
or 'Let's not mess it up': Queensland records no new coronavirus cases for second day in row By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:16:06 +1000 For the second day in a row, Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases, keeping the state's total at 1,033 ahead of restrictions easing tomorrow. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
or 'More control over private information': Digital licences come online By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:31:26 +1000 Queensland's first digital driver's licences have been rolled out on the Fraser Coast and developers and cyber experts agree, the technology gives users more protection against identity theft. Full Article Science and Technology Government and Politics Information and Communication COVID-19
or Man jailed for life over 'depraved' torture of woman in Brisbane unit that lasted several weeks By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:45:10 +1000 Nicholas John Crilley is sentenced to life in prison for what prosecutors said was the "sadistic" torture of a woman that left her with broken facial bones and burns to almost half her body. Full Article Courts and Trials Law Crime and Justice Crime Domestic Violence
or 'Unicorns of the sea' stop off at Queensland's Lady Elliot Island By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:16:09 +1000 Recorded less than 60 times worldwide, much remains a mystery about the ornate eagle ray, which boasts leopard-like signature spots and thick black vein-like lines. Full Article Animals Animal Science Research Projects Oceans and Reefs Great Barrier Reef Travel and Tourism Science and Technology Marine Biology Conservation Environment Human Interest
or 'It's not an unknown issue': Remote farmer calls for Telstra to rectify SMS flaw By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:39:47 +1000 While Australians debate privacy issues around the new COVIDSafe app, those in rural areas are being forced to go to great lengths just to activate the app before even being able to use it. Full Article Health COVID-19 Rural Information and Communication Mobile Phones Wireless Communication
or 'Greed and arrogance': Former chief scientist jailed for misuse of $75k By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:53:54 +1000 Suzanne Miller earnt a high wage but in a "gross abuse of high office" she also illegally spent a further $75,000 in taxpayer funds on personal purchases, a Brisbane court hears. Full Article Courts and Trials Fraud and Corporate Crime Public Sector
or AMAQ tells doctors not to sign public-private agreement on elective surgeries By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:30:15 +1000 Australian Medical Association of Queensland warns its members against signing new contracts to perform elective surgeries under the public-private partnership model. Full Article Health Surgery Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
or Deadly paralysis and a lack of social distancing is killing rainbow lorikeets By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:26:52 +1000 Experts don't know what causes it or why, but a virus that spreads quickly in close contact is causing rainbow lorikeets to "drop out of the sky" across South-East Queensland. Full Article Animal Science Birds Animals Veterinary Medicine Animal Behaviour Science and Technology Human Interest
or The Peregian firestorm took her home, now it's time for 90yo Pam to rebuild By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 07:02:19 +1000 The only person to lose a home when bushfires swept through a Sunshine Coast beachside suburb last year is finally seeing it rebuilt. Full Article Fires Disasters and Accidents
or Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:06:29 +1000 Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Human Interest People Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Social Distancing National Parks Retail Industry Business Economics and Finance Law Crime and Justice Laws Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
or Leukaemia diagnosis shocks student during coronavirus pandemic as private health fund considers covering treatment By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:12:12 +1000 Colombian student Angelo Romero, unable to fly home due to coronavirus, is receiving emergency treatment in a Brisbane hospital for a shock leukaemia diagnosis, concerned his private health policy won't cover it. Full Article Government and Politics Activism and Lobbying Human Interest People Leukaemia Diseases and Disorders Cancer Health Health Insurance Healthcare Facilities COVID-19 Community and Society Social Distancing
or Abortion providers charter 'very expensive' private planes to regional Queensland during coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:17:12 +1000 Abortion service providers are left with chartering private flights to regional Queensland, saying infrequent schedules and short-notice cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic make flying commercial untenable. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Women Health Women's Health Rural Abortion Reproduction and Contraception Contraception Endometriosis Rural Women Respiratory Diseases Social Distancing Medical Procedures
or Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:36 +1000 Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero. Full Article Weather Phenomena People Human Interest Laws Law Crime and Justice COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
or 'Don't mess this up': Queenslanders enjoy the sunshine as coronavirus restrictions ease By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:19:41 +1000 Queenslanders hit the waterways and public spaces on the first day of relaxed restrictions, with residents able to picnic or visit national parks for the first time in weeks. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Human Interest People Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
or Why do coronavirus sceptics continue to downplay the disease? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:48:18 +1000 As the global death toll from coronavirus continues to climb, a sizeable minority remains intent on downplaying the seriousness of the threat — with potentially dangerous consequences. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Federal Government Travel Health and Safety Health Policy
or One new case of coronavirus in Queensland, but authorities unsure of source By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:01:04 +1000 There are now just 53 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, with the majority concentrated in the south-east. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration