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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

Flood watch for north-west Qld, but rain 'best Christmas gift'

It may not be the most welcome weather at the beach, but out in the west, rain is the best Christmas gift.

Published: TueTue 23 Dec 2025 at 8:07pmSource: ABC Western QldTopic: Weather Forecastsby Hannah Walsh

The next gen learning one of the world's most dangerous sports

It is one of the most daunting - and most dangerous - sports in the world. Bullriding. To foster Aussie talent, about 60 up and coming riders travelled to central Queensland for a dedicated bull riding camp, to learn from the best.

A man wearing a cowboy had watches a rodeo in action.

Published: SunSun 21 Dec 2025 at 11:00pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sportby Claudia Sullivan

Welcome Christmas rain in the outback while south-east Queensland swelters

A tropical low will bring heavy rain and storms to much of Queensland this week while a south-east heatwave persists.

A scarecrow Santa amongst dry bushland in northwest Queensland.

Published: SunSun 21 Dec 2025 at 8:39pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecastsby Chloe Chomicki and Meghan Dansie

Taking the pith? Locals claim ancient orange is 100 years old

Visitors question why the piece of citrus was kept in the first place, but the small town museum credits the region's weather conditions which kept it from rotting.

Published: SunSun 21 Dec 2025 at 12:30amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Human Interestby Jasmine Hines and Nandini Dhir

Family cuts weekly mortgage payment to $330 with rural move

The Ballini family made the move to regional Queensland where they are are paying half the mortgage they were in the south-east, but that's rapidly changing.

Mum and dad with two teenagers, two young children, standing in front of home with water tank, green grass

Published: 18 Dec 2025Thu 18 Dec 2025 at 9:00pmSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Mortgagesby Vanessa Jarrett

What new large-scale battery approval laws mean for Queensland

There have been big changes in the way battery energy storage systems are assessed in Queensland. Some rural communities applaud the shift, while industry groups say it risks investment.

Woman looking at camera in farm clothes and power line in background.

Published: 18 Dec 2025Thu 18 Dec 2025 at 4:21amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Renewable Energyby Katrina Beavan

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The best Xmas present ever

Johnnie Tumai is going to have a hard time topping last year's Christmas gift. But he's not complaining.

Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Public Healthby Katrina Beavan

The next gen learning one of the world's most dangerous sports

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Sportby Claudia Sullivan

Country Hour 80 years: Life as rural reporter in the 1950s

These days, there are roughly 52 staff all over Australia working for ABC Rural. In the early days though, there were just a handful. Keith Topfer was one of them, based in Tasmania during the 1950s.

Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Agricultureby Annie Brown

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Not knowing she had Tourette Syndrome, Jazmin Edson filmed her first tic attack in her school bathroom. Supplied: Jazmin Edson

Duration: 34 seconds

Source: ABC News

Back to Bilo | The Nadesalingam Family

Checking in with the Tamil family from the small town of Biloela who were at the centre of one of the country’s biggest people-power movements of recent years.

Duration: 30 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Concerns that livestock could be exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ through contaminated drinking water.

Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC News

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo. ABC News: Russel Talbot & Vanessa Jarrett

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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.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Surgeryby Katrina Beavan

Frank Finger and beloved muster dog Annie's emotional final TV appearance

From hit series Muster Dogs to a new television show, Frank Finger and his beloved kelpie Annie's unbreakable bond steals the spotlight once again.

A man wearing a blue shirt and Akubra hat sitting with a black kelpie on his lap.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Human Interestby Aaron Kelly

How an Australian board maker influenced 70s surf culture in the UK and Europe

Now living in a quiet, idyllic seaside town in Queensland, board shaper Bruce Palmer has been credited with influencing 1970s surf culture in the United Kingdom and across Europe.

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Surfingby Jasmine Hines and Nandini Dhir

Her 8yo son was killed in an e-motorbike crash. Now Kloe Weedon wants new rules to protect kids

Kloe Weedon's son Zeke William Hondow, a schoolboy with a sharp wit and even sharper haircuts, was farewelled at a funeral last week.

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Source: StatelineTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Owen Jacques

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Published: 17 Dec 2025Wed 17 Dec 2025 at 5:08amSource: ABC EmergencyTopic: Bushfires

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'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.

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

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

Flood watch for north-west Qld, but rain 'best Christmas gift'

The next gen learning one of the world's most dangerous sports

Welcome Christmas rain in the outback while south-east Queensland swelters

Taking the pith? Locals claim ancient orange is 100 years old

Family cuts weekly mortgage payment to $330 with rural move

What new large-scale battery approval laws mean for Queensland

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The best Xmas present ever

The next gen learning one of the world's most dangerous sports

Country Hour 80 years: Life as rural reporter in the 1950s

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Jazmin Edson recorded her first tic attack.

Back to Bilo | The Nadesalingam Family

Toxic Legacy: P-FAS exposure and cattle

Goldie the crocodile relocated to Rockhampton Zoo.

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

Frank Finger and beloved muster dog Annie's emotional final TV appearance

How an Australian board maker influenced 70s surf culture in the UK and Europe

Her 8yo son was killed in an e-motorbike crash. Now Kloe Weedon wants new rules to protect kids

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'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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