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Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Storms hit south-east Queensland on Christmas Day afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

Published: 7h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 8:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Construction (Assembling)by Lottie Twyford

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Published: 9h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 6:30amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Gian De Poloni, Scout Wallen, Rebecca Trigger and Kelsey Reid

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

A fellowship of sailors will embark on She's 23rd Sydney to Hobart campaign. As they do they will honour one of the most resilient boats in the race's history and remember late owner Peter Rodgers.

A crew of eight sailors seated or crouching on board a boat, posing before the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Published: 9h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 6:19amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sailingby Andrew McGarry

How second-hand shopping could be fuelling consumption

Published: 20h agoWed 24 Dec 2025 at 7:25pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Shopping

Queensland's Christmas forecast a mixed bag

Queensland's heat is expected to ease on Christmas Day but severe storms are possible around the state.

A rainbow hits the ground on a red dirt landscape

Published: 20h agoWed 24 Dec 2025 at 7:21pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecastsby Jordan Bissell

British man's visa cancelled after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols

The Australian government has promised changes to make it easier to deport people who spread hateful views.

Published: TueTue 23 Dec 2025 at 11:24pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Immigrationby Tom Crowley

Truckie Johnnie's double-lung transplant the best ever 'Christmas gift'

Johnnie Tumai is preparing to spend his first Christmas at home since receiving a new set of lungs. He's urging others to register as donors this festive season.

A collage of photos of a man in a hospital bed on oxygen next to him smiling in high vis on a stair case

Published: TueTue 23 Dec 2025 at 10:16pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Surgeryby Katrina Beavan

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Will new financial incentives encourage more doctors to bulk-bill across Queensland?

James Gillespie, the CEO of Cleanbill, says there is a way to go before reaching the government's target number of bulk-billing clinics.

A female in a doctor's uniform stands with a stethoscope around her neck.

Duration: 9 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionalsby Steve Austin

What will the aged care system changes mean for you?

The CEO of National Seniors Australia, Chris Grice, unpacks the most important details seniors need to be aware of under the new system.

Close-up of a man's hands holding a walking frame.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Aged Careby Craig Zonca and Loretta Ryan

Chef Jamie's Cypriot Afelia

Get transported to Cyprus with Chef Jamie's Cypriot pork, served with lemony potatoes and fresh salad.

Duration: 10 minutes 14 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Recipesby Katherine Feeney

World-first clinical trial uses 3D-printed breast scaffolds for reconstruction after cancer surgery

58 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia everyday. But now, part of the recovery process could come down to 3D printing for breast reconstruction.

A generic image showing a woman holding up a photo of a breast in a bra to her bare chest.

Duration: 7 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Breast Cancerby Katherine Feeney

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CFMEU clash recounted at Queensland inquiry

AWU Queensland boss Stacey Schinnerl breaks down as she recounts being berated by a CFMEU member at the 2023 Brisbane Labour Day march.

Duration: 52 seconds

Source: ABC News

Some sex workers are calling out the lack of transparency in large amounts of viral social media content being targeted at young women.

Sex workers say viral social media content, which often promotes a life of luxury, needs to be more transparent to avoid duping young followers.

Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds

Source: ABC News

Polystyrene boxes blown in high winds cause damage in Mango Hill

Video footage captures polystyrene boxes being tossed around, hitting a car and letterbox in Mango Hill, Queensland.

Duration: 42 seconds

Source: ABC News

Severe thunderstorms slam southeast Queensland

Wild weather causes damaging winds and giant hail on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

Strong winds blow trees in a thunderstorm

Duration: 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Features

Greens councillor rejects 'antisemitic' newsletter claims from mayor

A Brisbane Greens councillor rejects claims she distributed an "antisemitic" council-funded newsletter as "shameful and defamatory".

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Racismby Kenji Sato

How medicinal cannabis clinics target vulnerable Australians

Hannah Wilson says she found it shockingly easy to obtain a medicinal cannabis prescription, despite her history of schizophrenic psychosis.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Cannabisby Kenji Sato

Destroyed homeless tents were not 'homes', council tells court

The City of Moreton Bay council has told the Supreme Court that homeless tents it destroyed were not "homes" and the human right to a home was not violated.

A middle-aged woman clutches a tarpaulin while standing near camping gear in a park.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Homelessnessby Kenji Sato

Council faces court after destroying homeless camps

The City of Moreton Bay council violated the human rights of homeless campers when they destroyed their tents and belongings in April, the Supreme Court has heard.

Men in high-vis vests tear down a tent in a public park.

Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Homelessnessby Kenji Sato

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Catch Every Ball of the Ashes Live on 612

Don’t miss a single moment of the Ashes! Tune in to 612 ABC Radio Brisbane or stream every ball live on the ABC Listen App. From the first delivery to the final wicket, experience the drama, passion, and excitement as it happens.

Published: 25 Nov 2025Tue 25 Nov 2025 at 3:16amSource: ABC DARWIN

Annette McFarlane's SECRET Citrus Fertilizer

Have you been hunting for Annette McFarlane’s secret citrus fertilizer recipe? Your wait is over! Find the full routine and tips here. Tune in to Saturday Breakfast on 612 ABC Radio Brisbane for more!

Published: 11 Dec 2025Thu 11 Dec 2025 at 6:26amSource: ABC BRISBANE

How to listen to ABC Radio Brisbane in an emergency

Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC Radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.

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Published: 4 Nov 2025Tue 4 Nov 2025 at 9:03pmSource: ABC Emergency

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Qld Sport

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

A fellowship of sailors will embark on She's 23rd Sydney to Hobart campaign. As they do they will honour one of the most resilient boats in the race's history and remember late owner Peter Rodgers.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sailing

Stokes defends teammates as Archer's Ashes ends

England's disastrous Ashes tour has received another blow with Jofra Archer ruled out of the remaining two Tests while skipper Ben Stokes has dug in to defend his beleaguered team.

Joffrs Archer during England's tour match at Lilac Hill.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Cricket

English cricket investigating Duckett social media video

A video said to feature Ben Duckett is under ECB investigation in another problem for England's disastrous Ashes tour.

Ben Duckett looks dejected. wears helmet and cricket whites.

Duration: 1 minute 18 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Ashes

Re-Spin: Mark Schwarzer on Australian football's past glories and future challenges

The Socceroos' 2005 World Cup qualifier win over Uruguay is arguably Australia's greatest sports moment. Mark Schwarzer was at the centre of it and has just been named to Sports Australia's Hall of Fame.

Mark Schwarzer lifts his arms in the air wearing a grey goalkeeper's outfit with several Australian soccer players behind.

Duration: 14 minutes

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Qld News

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Storms hit south-east Queensland on Christmas Day afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

Duration: 14 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Construction (Assembling)by Lottie Twyford

How Mackay's Filipino community maintains connection

Music, food and a festive mood are what make a Filipino Christmas Mass unique, according to organisers of a north Queensland Simbang Gabi celebration.

Vivien Hanrahan prepares a ham in her kitchen in preparation for Filipino Christmas.

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Community and Multicultural Festivalsby Liam McNally

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

Snow has arrived in the island state on Christmas morning, but hotter conditions are expected around the country, including a scorcher in the west.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weatherby Gian De Poloni, Scout Wallen, Rebecca Trigger and Kelsey Reid

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

A fellowship of sailors will embark on She's 23rd Sydney to Hobart campaign. As they do they will honour one of the most resilient boats in the race's history and remember late owner Peter Rodgers.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sailingby Andrew McGarry

National News

King pays homage to acts of 'spontaneous bravery' in Christmas message

King Charles III pays homage to those who confronted terror at the Bondi Beach massacre, acknowledging their "spontaneous acts of bravery" in his annual Christmas message.

Britain's King Charles III during the recording of his Christmas message

Published: 1h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 3:02pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

Pope Leo asks people to think about Gaza during Christmas Day speech

During his Urbi et Orbi (city and world) speech on Christmas Day, Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to all wars and for people to think about the conditions in Gaza.

Pope Leo stands on a balcony flanked by two cardinals.

Published: 2h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 1:06pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Christmas

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Storms hit south-east Queensland on Christmas Day afternoon, knocking out power to thousands of homes.

Duration: 14 seconds

Published: 7h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 8:51amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Construction (Assembling)by Lottie Twyford

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

Several bushfires burning north and south of Perth have caused major power blackouts, including the entire town of Margaret River.

Duration: 10 seconds

Published: 5h agoThu 25 Dec 2025 at 10:21amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfiresby Bridget McArthur, Madigan Landry and Gian De Poloni

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Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

How second-hand shopping could be fuelling consumption

Queensland's Christmas forecast a mixed bag

British man's visa cancelled after being charged with displaying Nazi symbols

Truckie Johnnie's double-lung transplant the best ever 'Christmas gift'

Will new financial incentives encourage more doctors to bulk-bill across Queensland?

What will the aged care system changes mean for you?

Chef Jamie's Cypriot Afelia

World-first clinical trial uses 3D-printed breast scaffolds for reconstruction after cancer surgery

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CFMEU clash recounted at Queensland inquiry

Some sex workers are calling out the lack of transparency in large amounts of viral social media content being targeted at young women.

Polystyrene boxes blown in high winds cause damage in Mango Hill

Severe thunderstorms slam southeast Queensland

Greens councillor rejects 'antisemitic' newsletter claims from mayor

How medicinal cannabis clinics target vulnerable Australians

Destroyed homeless tents were not 'homes', council tells court

Council faces court after destroying homeless camps

Catch Every Ball of the Ashes Live on 612

Annette McFarlane's SECRET Citrus Fertilizer

How to listen to ABC Radio Brisbane in an emergency

ABC Radio Brisbane's Newsletter

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

Stokes defends teammates as Archer's Ashes ends

English cricket investigating Duckett social media video

Re-Spin: Mark Schwarzer on Australian football's past glories and future challenges

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

How Mackay's Filipino community maintains connection

White Christmas in Tasmania as heat climbs in other states

'We push it to the max': She ready to add to Sydney to Hobart history

King pays homage to acts of 'spontaneous bravery' in Christmas message

Pope Leo asks people to think about Gaza during Christmas Day speech

Crane collapse, thousands without power after Christmas Day storms in SEQ

Boddington locals urged to 'leave immediately' as bushfire fast approaching

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