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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. 
Dark cloud over land in the outback.

Published: Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Weather Forecastsby Hannah Walsh

Christmas lychees best quality in decades despite tough season

After season constraints and rain-delayed harvests, this summer is producing exceptional Queensland lychees, according to the wholesalers.
A peeled lychee in a hand, held over a box of fresh lychees.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Fruit Growingby Sophie Johnson and Tayla Larsen

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: Source: 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.
A white dusty looking orange

Published: Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Human Interestby Jasmine Hines and Nandini Dhir

Song, hugs and devotion help workers thrive 2,000km from home

Moving to another country to provide for your family is not an easy choice but singing, hugs and faith make it easier for these Pacific island workers.
A Vanuatu woman with a bright red dress holds her hands open in front of her

Published: Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Labour Marketby Johanna Marie

A family lost their son to suicide. Now they're working to prevent the death of another young man

Tyler Pask devoted his life to being an incredible father, selfless brother and a diligent emergency service worker for the Queensland Fire Department.
Tyler Pask smiles at the camera while holding a fish he caught in his hands.

Published: Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Mental Healthby Olivia Nunes-Malek

Regional town's residents 'at breaking point' amid end-of-year crime spike

The crime rate spikes every year around the holidays, according to the police. Tensions are rising in the Murgon community, as residents say they don't feel safe in their homes. 
Oriel Macpherson carrying her dog and holding up her key.

Published: Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Crimeby Grace Nakamura

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Vision of the storm that brought trees down near Poona

Hayley Brown was trapped in the storm on the Cooloola-Maryborough Road near Poona as cyclonic winds tore trees down around them.
A vehicle stopped at a blocked road in a forest setting during a storm
Duration: 47 seconds

Source: ABC News

Country Hour: How farming is adapting to changing climate

Food security is as much an issue today as it was when the Country Hour began. Many of the threats to farming remain the same – drought, floods, pests – but today there are additional challenges, such as trade wars and a changing climate.
Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

Queensland men's shed still without a home after being evicted

The future of the Gympie Men's Shed is in doubt as the search for a new home continues.
Seven men sit at a long table inside a shed
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Only Fifteen | Sarah Kopp

When a charismatic sports teacher arrived at Sarah Kopp’s school, the talented student’s life was up-ended. When she finally sought justice, she faced a near-impossible choice. 
Duration: 30 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ABC News

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