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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

Sewage leak prompts Gold Coast swimming warning ahead of Christmas

Swimmers and boaties are being warned to avoid part of the Gold Coast Broadwater at Biggera Waters after a sewage leak just days out from Christmas.

Published: YesterdayWed 24 Dec 2025 at 6:45amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Environmental Impactby Dominic Cansdale and Charmayne Allison

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

Queensland government to leave 'no stone unturned' in koala protection

The Queensland government is inviting the public to have their say on a new strategy to protect the south-east's koala population.

A close-up of a koala's face, partially obscured by among gum leaves.

Published: TueTue 23 Dec 2025 at 2:52amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Conservation

Queensland massage parlour worker charged with sexually assaulting clients

A 61-year-old man has been charged over two alleged sexual assaults at south-east Queensland massage parlours.

Published: TueTue 23 Dec 2025 at 2:08amSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Sexual Offencesby Julia André

Border communities wait to fill cross-border commissioner vacuum

Towns, like Goondiwindi on the Queensland-New South Wales border, wait to see who will replace the late Ian Leavers in the role of cross-border commissioner and continue his work.

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Published: MonMon 22 Dec 2025 at 10:13pmSource: ABC Southern QldTopic: Regional Communitiesby Aisling Brennan and David Iliffe

Fast cars and big debts: The unravelling of Steve Cubis

Stephen Cubis hides behind a charming facade, but his former lover and friends say the career con man ruined them financially and emotionally long before he was caught up in allegations of a multimillion-dollar fraud.

A man in a white tee and blue blazer, moustache and silver sunglasses sitting in a restaurant.

Published: MonMon 22 Dec 2025 at 6:52pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Scams and Fraudby Michael Atkin, Heidi Davoren and Lucy Kent

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Policewoman smashes world pull up record

Gold Coast police officer Jade Henderson had always kept fit. But a throwaway chat with colleagues would spark a dream - a world record attempt. Story by Danielle Mahe with additional production by Josie Sargent.

Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Sports Recordby Danielle Mahe

Lost tech sparks treasure hunt

Dr Riley Elliot was looking for something small, precious and expensive - and it was floating somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Enter social media and help from an expected place for a great treasure hunt.

A man looks off into the distance, wearing a green jacket and black shirt.

Duration: 3 minutes 22 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Animalsby Nicole Dyer

Great-grandmother skydives to celebrate 94th birthday

When you're an adult, birthdays aren't usually a big deal. But great grandmother Betty Gregory, chose an adrenalin-charged way to mark her 94th birthday. Story by Danielle Mahe with additional production by Josie Sargent.

A grinning woman gives the thumbs up during a tandem skydive.

Duration: 3 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Birthdaysby Danielle Mahe

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Police arrest vision of an alleged offender charged with grievous bodily harm.

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Swell Sculptures: A beach-side festival attracting country artists

Artists from rural and regional Australia exhibit at a major beach-side sculpture festival.

Duration: 11 minutes 19 seconds

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Police are investigating the cause of a fire at Burleigh Headland.

Police are investigating a fire at Burleigh Headland.

Duration: 13 seconds

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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.

Sad woman holding frame of child's photo with bear toy on lap.

Source: StatelineTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Owen Jacques

'I wasn't sorry I did it': Why Fairlie Arrow faked her own kidnapping

Gold Coast singer Fairlie Arrow disappeared from her home in 1991. As a police kidnapping investigation unfolded and media attention ramped up, Arrow had to admit it was all a hoax.

A young woman walks into a room with a smile, a man walks behind her.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crimeby Shiloh Payne

Country Women's Association branch rejects $10m offer for humble hall

The Queensland Country Women's Association pushes for Coolangatta's hall to be listed on the local heritage register in the hope it will deter pushy developers from snapping up the property.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Community Organisationsby Danielle Mahe and Bern Young

How hitchhiking 'suckerfish' reveal humpback whales' 'web of life'

Suckerfish, the ocean's ultimate hitchhikers, cling to humpback whales for thousands of kilometres and reveal surprising insights into life on the whale highway.

Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Animalsby Dominic Cansdale

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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

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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.

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: 3h 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

Sewage leak prompts Gold Coast swimming warning ahead of Christmas

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

Queensland government to leave 'no stone unturned' in koala protection

Queensland massage parlour worker charged with sexually assaulting clients

Border communities wait to fill cross-border commissioner vacuum

Fast cars and big debts: The unravelling of Steve Cubis

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Policewoman smashes world pull up record

Lost tech sparks treasure hunt

Great-grandmother skydives to celebrate 94th birthday

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Swell Sculptures: A beach-side festival attracting country artists

Police are investigating the cause of a fire at Burleigh Headland.

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

'I wasn't sorry I did it': Why Fairlie Arrow faked her own kidnapping

Country Women's Association branch rejects $10m offer for humble hall

How hitchhiking 'suckerfish' reveal humpback whales' 'web of life'

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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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