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Showers, thunderstorms, possible small hail forecast for Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting scattered showers with the chance of more small hail for South-East Queensland on Thursday, ahead of a fine weekend.
Boats on a river under a cloudy sky

Published: Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Weather Forecastsby Grace Whiteside

Horse herpesvirus found in two Queensland regions

A rare neurological form of equine herpesvirus that can cause pregnant mares to abort foals is detected around Townsville and Toowoomba.
a brown horse side on

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Livestock Diseasesby Brandon Long

Father and son jailed decades after role in alleged school paedophile ring

A father and son were accused of preying on victims at a Catholic boarding school but only one was charged.  Now they are both behind bars.
James Crisp x

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Josh Robertson

'Ambitious' plan could see 80pc of pharmacists diagnose health conditions

The peak national body for community pharmacists wants to its members take on more responsibilities for community care in an 'ambitious' plan, but the initiative also has its critics.
A pharmacist speaks to a patient in a small room.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Public Healthby Baz Ruddick

Murdered woman's family welcomes life sentence of former roommate

Kayla Golding's mother says her daughter's memory will "live on forever".
A selfie of a woman with brown hair smiling, green grass behind, wears blue top with pink splashes.

Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Courtsby Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Cause of cattle death shocks north Queensland grazier

A gutted north-west Queensland grazier warns others to vaccinate against blackleg, after nearly 40 of his cattle die of the deadly soil-borne disease. 
Brahman cattle in field.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Livestock Diseasesby Brooke Tindall

Queenslanders in for below-average temps and 'settled run' of weather

The Bureau of Meteorology says temperatures in Queensland could be up to four degrees below average this week, particularly in the state's south-east. 
A heritage-style building with gloomy clouds in the background.

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Weather Forecastsby Jasmine Hines

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Gilmour Space Technologies' rocket launch ended shortly after lift-off

Gilmour Space Technologies' rocket launch ended shortly after lift-off
Duration: 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after launch

An Australian-designed and manufactured rocket has crashed down shortly after lift-off.
Long shot of a white rocket hovering above the crowd surrounded by smoke and steam.
Duration: 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Renewing Towns: Embracing a renewable future

Renewable energy can divide communities, but some regions see it as an opportunity to remain relevant and attract new residents.
Duration: 11 minutes 31 seconds

Source: ABC News

Farmers across North and Far North Queensland are counting the cost of the floods in February, 2025.

Farmers across North and Far North Queensland are counting the cost of the floods in February, 2025. 
Duration: 3 minutes 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

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