an

4.7 metre crocodile MJ had an orthopaedic plate in his stomach






an

Crocodile's metal plate of human origin, orthopaedic surgeon says, after find in stomach of 4.7-metre 'MJ'

An orthopaedic surgeon has identified the plate found in the corpse of 4.7-metre crocodile 'MJ' as a bone plate used to heal fractures in humans.




an

Tradies still value tools more than health, but attitudes are changing for the better

A national survey of more than 800 tradies shows for the second consecutive year that they are more likely to take better care of their tools than their physical or mental health.






an

National Rodeo Finals in Dalby cancelled as the drought continues to bite

Cowboys from around the country will be unable to compete at the National Rodeo Finals this year, after the event was cancelled.




an

Could functional fitness trends like CrossFit and F45 become an Olympic sport?

Paying money to see other people work out might not sound like everyone's idea of fun, but it is fast becoming a part of the international sporting calendar, and there's hope it will become part of a future Olympic Games.








an

Living off the grid and driving an electric car is this former farmer's idea of heaven

Sylvia Wilson and her now late husband wanted to prove a point when they decided to live off the grid and convert their property to solar power.





an

Drought prompts water restrictions in Stanthorpe, with TV ads warning locals on usage

As Stanthorpe faces running dry within months the local council discusses its options with the Queensland Government and gets set to impose heavy water restrictions.






an

Racial discrimination evenly spread across urban and rural Australia, report finds

Researchers say there used to be an expectation that there was an urban/country divide in racist attitudes in Australia, but a recent study has challenged the assumption.




an

Rare Stonebridge Green sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields in 1938 captures hearts

The story of a rare sapphire found in Queensland's Gemfields more than 80 years ago captures the hearts of enthusiasts at a nationally renowned gem festival.





an

Police hunt driver in fatal hit-run on elderly man in Rockhampton

A 76-year-old man has died in a hit-and-run accident in central Queensland overnight as police search for the driver after finding a car believed to have been involved in the crash.




an

Gel blaster popularity in Queensland surges as advocates work to keep sport legal in two remaining states

With sales rising and participation in regional Queensland gel ball leagues doubling in some areas, advocates are campaigning to ensure newcomers participate safely.




an

Traffic controller who witnessed wife's death at work wants better protection for road workers

What began as a great adventure led to the worst day of Colin Caudell's life as he watched a truck run over his wife while she was working as a traffic controller.








an

This coral reef at One Tree Island, near Gladstone, has shown growth of 400 per cent between 2014 and 2017, after it was devastated by Cyclone Hamish








an

Gulf Frontier Days Festival providing music, dance and medicine for heart and soul

This year's Gulf Frontier Days Festival attracted Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world.




an

Drovers and graziers compete for feed 'to keep cattle alive' as old stock routes revived

Drought conditions have revived the old practice of large cattle drives, but drovers face new challenges as competition for feed on previously abandoned stock routes heats up.




an

Young Queenslander Samuel Dale Johnson makes his mark on European opera scene

He grew up behind the famously wonky Ettamogah Pub on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Now at just 31, Samuel Dale Johnson is a principal singer with one of the world's biggest opera houses.




an

CSIRO's Investigator voyages through Coral Sea to map seafloor and unlock seabird secrets

It's largely unknown what seabirds and marine mammals do when they are out in Australia's remote waters, but an ongoing project aboard at 94-metre floating laboratory is changing that.




an

Ambulance service marks 100 years helping outback Queensland community of Longreach

Before the ambulance existed, if outback Queensland locals had an emergency, they had to drive to themselves to hospital.




an

Consumers warned as controversial short-term lender Cigno changes name to MyFi

Consumer groups are warning borrowers that two related short-term money-lending companies that have charged fees of up to almost 1,000 per cent of the initial loan, and are being investigated by ASIC, are now operating under a new name.





an

Findings from trawler Dianne sinking inquest condemn bureaucrats, urges inflatable vests for fishers

A Queensland coroner condemns the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for failing to share vessel monitoring data with police, in a string of safety recommendations over the death of six crewmen on the trawler Dianne.




an

Various sketches of the different sizes and shapes of poo to be included in the Poop it kit



  • ABC Capricornia
  • capricornia
  • Community and Society:Family and Children:All
  • Community and Society:Family and Children:Children
  • Community and Society:Family and Children:Children - Preschoolers
  • Health:Child Health and Behaviour:All
  • Health:Diseases and Disorders:All
  • Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700

an

Perfect poo and good health connect in teaching tool for children

A kit, designed by a researcher and nurse, aims to take the taboo out of poo and help children identify what a perfect poo looks like and how to make one.




an

Who are the Tamil family from Biloela and why are they being deported?

Last-minute injunctions have stalled the deportation of a Tamil family who have spent years fighting to stay in Australia. Here's what we know about the case.




an

Adani native title anger prompts police query about 'sensitivities' over removing protesters

After the Queensland Government extinguished native title over the Adani mine site this week, police are concerned a clash is likely between mine workers and traditional owners who have set up a protest camp.




an

Tamil asylum seeker family from Biloela taken to Christmas Island detention centre, lawyer says

The lawyer for a Tamil family facing deportation from Australia says she is deeply concerned about access to her clients now they have been relocated to Christmas Island.