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More 'hard and fast' rain likely for soaked parts of north Queensland

A risk for further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is possible in northern parts of the state today and into the weekend.

Floodwaters across road, river in full flood, closed road, cloudy sky

Published: FriFri 20 Feb 2026 at 4:36amSource: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Weatherby Katrina Beavan, Abbey Halter and Emma Jones

Zucchini flowers' short harvest window brings generations together

Zucchini flowers wilt if they are not picked within a three to four-hour harvest window — and finding these delicate blooms is a family affair for the Hunts, who are helping save an industry at risk of disappearing.

Two women smile at the camera in the middle of a field holding yellow flowers.

Published: WedWed 18 Feb 2026 at 11:22pmSource: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Tayla Larsen

Residents creating water out of thin air as they wait for 'basic right'

Just three hours from Brisbane, the residents of Cherbourg need to boil the town water to make it safe to drink. Delays to a new water treatment plant have driven them to use emerging technology that creates clean water from thin air.

Boy with black hair drinking from blue mug

Published: ThuThu 19 Feb 2026 at 2:10amSource: ABC Wide BayTopic: Water Supplyby James C Taylor

'Keep learning and moving': Challenging your brain later in life

A brain health expert says you're never too old to learn new skills, as Queenslanders take on fresh challenges such as Pilates, running, and even a law degree later in life.

Published: TueTue 17 Feb 2026 at 12:02amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Ageingby Madeline Grace

Heavy rains of almost 300mm for parts of Queensland with much of state in flood watch

All eyes are on already-swollen waterways across Queensland as the state's north braces for another drenching this week.

Published: 15 Feb 2026Sun 15 Feb 2026 at 10:21pmSource: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Weather

Chicken behaviour the recipe for understanding human social dynamics

While growing up, people didn't make much sense to Summer, but chickens always did. Now, Summer is using what they learnt to help other children with autism understand human interactions.

A laughing child lies on the grass, cuddling a chicken close to their face.

Published: 13 Feb 2026Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 10:40pmSource: ABC NewsTopic: Autism Spectrum Disorderby Amal Wehbe

Gold Coast cops 120mm as south-east Queensland faces looming deluge

South-east Queensland is being told to brace for an intense soaking from today with up to 150 millimetres to fall in some coastal areas and rainfall all weekend.

Gold Coast skyscrapers being soaked by rain

Published: 13 Feb 2026Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 1:01amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Stormsby Owen Jacques

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High hopes for endangered turtle

A threatened snapping turtle, known for breathing through its bottom, is only found in a handful of waterways in Queensland.

Duration: 2 minutes 57 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Endangered and Protected Speciesby Grace Whiteside

Ten-year-old snake bite survivor gives back

Ten-year-old Johannah Lamb was taking a break from her schoolwork, and playing in her cubby house, on her remote Queensland cattle property. Within minutes, the family was in the midst of an emergency.

Duration: 2 minutes 23 seconds

Source: ABC CapricorniaTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidentsby Claudia Sullivan

Granny publican finds social media fame

She may be just 142cm tall, but Barb Parkinson's presence is anything but small. Two years ago the former nurse made a semi-retirement career move - and has become somewhat of a social media sensation.

two women standing out the front of a country pub.

Duration: 4 minutes 4 seconds

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Pubs, Taverns and Barsby Tayla Larsen

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Teen rescued five hours after 80-metre mountain fall

A personal identification beacon and hand-me-down AirPods saved teen's life after 80m mountain fall.

Rescuers on the ground are winched into a helicopter attached to teen in a stretcher.

Duration: 35 seconds

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'Extraordinary' number of clutches

A record number of clutches has been found of the endangered white-throated snapping turtle.

Hatchling turtles emerge from a nest in the ground.

Duration: 53 seconds

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Unique whale behaviour attracts intrigued visitors to regional Queensland

Hervey Bay is one of several locations across Australia where tourists can witness a whale 'mugging'.

Duration: 1 minute

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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

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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.

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

Travelling teacher brings instrumental music to regional schools

Tina Greenfield drives 350 kilometres each week to teach music to students at five schools in regional Queensland.

Source: ABC Wide BayTopic: Music Educationby Grace Whiteside

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.

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

Source: StatelineTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Owen Jacques

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The ABC Emergency website is your online destination for up-to-date emergency warnings, bushfire information from across Australia and advice on how to prepare as the emergency season fires up.

Published: 6 Jan 2022Thu 6 Jan 2022 at 3:33amSource: ABC ADELAIDE

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This summer know your ABCs; action plan, be safe, connect with us. The ABC has a host of useful resources and tips on how to best prepare yourself for emergency weather so you can keep you and your household safe.

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

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Milano-Cortina: How Alysa Liu reclaimed her joy and turned it in to gold

Alysa Liu retired from figure skating four years ago, aged 16, saying she'd lost herself in competition. Fast-forward to the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and she's back with a gold medal around her neck but perhaps more importantly, she did it her way.

American figure skater Alysa Liu holds her arms out at the Olympics.

Duration: 13 minutes 30 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Broncos fall short of another miracle comeback in World Club Challenge

After pulling off three straight comebacks to win the NRL premiership, the Brisbane Broncos fall just short of another miracle against Hull KR in the World Club Challenge.

Jack Gosiewski and Xavier Willison look sad after the World Club Challenge.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Grieving dad plans surf lifesaving gala after shark attack tragedy

One year after his daughter was killed by a shark, a proud Queensland surf lifesaver says her legacy lives in the ocean.

A smiling middle-aged man hugs his dark-haired daughter. Both wear surf lifesaving outfits.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Surf Life Saving

Milano-Cortina: Danielle Scott flies high for long-awaited aerials medal

Danielle Scott has won World Cups and medalled at World Championships but was missing one thing - an Olympic medal.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

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As congregations shrink, old rural churches are being given new life

A small timber church built in 1917 is at the centre of a growing trend reshaping the future of regional sacred spaces.

An old church sits on a rural block of land. It's paint is peeling but it stands strong despite it's age.

Source: ABC Southern QldTopic: Churchesby Dan McCray

Underground 'battery' deep in the outback could power millions of homes

They are older than the dinosaurs and buried deep underground, but scientists are pinning their hopes on ancient salt caverns to solve Australia’s green energy storage problem.

From far above, a collection of temporary office blocks and a very tall drilling rig sitting on dusty clay in the outback.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Renewable Energyby Crispian Yeomans

Australia's punk boom was born in Brisbane 50 years ago

The Saints released their single "(I'm) Stranded" in 1976, kicking off the punk movement in Australia. So how did it all unfold?

A black and white photo of a man dressed in punk clothing leaning against a police car

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Musicby Ned Hammond

Island lighthouse keepers' cottages to be demolished by reef authority

The remnants of a lighthouse station close to 100 years old on an island off the Mackay coast are set to be dismantled due to asbestos concerns, sparking fears important history will be lost.

The rectangular roof of a cottage can be seen on a small, rocky island covered in pine trees from an aerial view.

Source: ABC Tropical NorthTopic: Environmental Managementby Bryn Wakefield

National News

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch

Find out what's on at the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Jordan Binnington of Team Canada makes a save against Sebastian Aho of Team Finland

Published: 3m agoSun 22 Feb 2026 at 4:07amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Trump tells Starmer to avoid 'wokeism' in Chagos Islands agreement

The US president has told the UK it is making a "big mistake" in its decision to transfer sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius.

Four fighter jets on tarmac in front of blue water with another fighter jet in the clear sky.

Published: 9m agoSun 22 Feb 2026 at 4:02amSource: ABC NewsTopic: World Politicsby Lewis Wiseman

Rescue operation underway after multiple boats capsize during Hobart race

A gust of wind causes a number of boats to capsize in the River Derwent during a race.

Published: 3m agoSun 22 Feb 2026 at 4:08amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Migraine is more than just a headache. A neurologist explains the four stages

Knowing the four distinct phases of a migraine can help you recognise the symptoms and manage pain at each stage.

Published: 1h agoSun 22 Feb 2026 at 2:31amSource: The ConversationTopic: Health

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More 'hard and fast' rain likely for soaked parts of north Queensland

Zucchini flowers' short harvest window brings generations together

Residents creating water out of thin air as they wait for 'basic right'

'Keep learning and moving': Challenging your brain later in life

Heavy rains of almost 300mm for parts of Queensland with much of state in flood watch

Chicken behaviour the recipe for understanding human social dynamics

Gold Coast cops 120mm as south-east Queensland faces looming deluge

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High hopes for endangered turtle

Ten-year-old snake bite survivor gives back

Granny publican finds social media fame

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Teen rescued five hours after 80-metre mountain fall

'Extraordinary' number of clutches

Unique whale behaviour attracts intrigued visitors to regional Queensland

Vision of the storm that brought trees down near Poona

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

Travelling teacher brings instrumental music to regional schools

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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Know your ABCs in an emergency

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Milano-Cortina: How Alysa Liu reclaimed her joy and turned it in to gold

Broncos fall short of another miracle comeback in World Club Challenge

Grieving dad plans surf lifesaving gala after shark attack tragedy

Milano-Cortina: Danielle Scott flies high for long-awaited aerials medal

As congregations shrink, old rural churches are being given new life

Underground 'battery' deep in the outback could power millions of homes

Australia's punk boom was born in Brisbane 50 years ago

Island lighthouse keepers' cottages to be demolished by reef authority

Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch

Trump tells Starmer to avoid 'wokeism' in Chagos Islands agreement

Rescue operation underway after multiple boats capsize during Hobart race

Migraine is more than just a headache. A neurologist explains the four stages

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