http://www.abc.net.au/local/rss/all.xml Latest Media Content from ABC Local 2012, Australian Broadcasting Corporation en-au 15 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:36:00 +1100 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/bligh-inspects-flood-27mess27-as-peak-nears/3814424?site=&source=rss St George locals will today learn whether a makeshift levee will save the southern Queensland town from record floodwaters. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:09:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424346.xml ABC Local newengland southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388 Australia:QLD:Mitchell 4465 Australia:QLD:St George 4487 St George evacuated as waters rise St George has again been evacuated as floodwaters continue to rise but the peak is not expected to be as high as originally thought. Amy Bainbridge -26.4883 147.9739 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-07/floodwaters-in-st-george/3814562?site=&source=rss Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:36:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424340.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Floodwaters in St George Floodwaters in St George Queensland Police Media : Queensland Police Media -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/07/3424337.htm?site=&source=rss When mandatory evacuations were called in St George on Sunday afternoon, resident Sharon Davidson says she felt conflicted about what to do. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:48:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424337.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 St George flooding Flooding in the southwest Queensland town of St George on the morning of February 6, 2012. Queensland Police Service facebook.com/QueenslandPolice: Queensland Police Service -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2012/s3424307.htm?site=&source=rss St George has again been evacuated as floodwaters continue to rise but the peak is not expected to be as high as originally thought. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:06:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424307.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 St George evacuated as waters rise St George evacuated as waters rise Lateline : Lateline St George evacuated as waters rise St George has again been evacuated as floodwaters continue to rise but the peak is not expected to be as high as originally thought. Amy Bainbridge http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/stories/2012/02/3424304.htm?site=&source=rss Australia's biggest primary industry isn't sheep, beef or cattle. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:31:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424304.xml ABC Local canberra Community and Society:Youth:All Rural:Rural Youth:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Ranger mine 4 Weighing up the positives and negatives of Australia's mining industry is on the agenda at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit. ABC Rural ABC Rural: ABC Rural -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3424305.htm?site=&source=rss Newspapers are hard to read when they're soggy which is why Blackall resident Kerryn Greenhalgh has been so busy the last three days. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:48:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424305.xml ABC Local westqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Blackall 4472 Blackall's newspapers avoided a soggy demise thanks to the help of residents. Blackall's newspapers avoided a soggy demise thanks to the help of residents. NS Newsflash Flickr: NS Newsflash Papers saved as floodwaters inundate Blackall Newspapers are hard to read when they're soggy which is why Blackall resident Kerryn Greenhalgh has been so busy the last three days. -24.4248 145.4619 http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2012/s3424272.htm?site=&source=rss The small Queensland town of St George has become only the third in Queensland history to be mandatorily evacuated after more severe flooding in the state's south west. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:23:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424272.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Queensland flooding creates unwanted piece of history Queensland flooding creates unwanted piece of history 7.30 Report : 7.30 Report Queensland flooding creates unwanted piece of history The small Queensland town of St George has become only the third in Queensland history to be mandatorily evacuated after more severe flooding in the state's south west. John Taylor http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/roadtonowherepartone/default.htm?site=&source=rss This week's season opener is about a woman taking on some of the most powerful institutions in her home state - and changing the way things are done. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:54:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420581.xml ABC Local adelaide Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Road Human Interest:People:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Ian Humphrey Ian Humphrey australian story Ian Humphrey Ian Humphrey australian story Di Gilcrist Di Gilcrist australian story Di Gilcrist Di Gilcrist australian story -34.9295 138.5982 http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2012/s3424207.htm?site=&source=rss The town of St George in Queensland's southern inland is in unchartered territory as it prepares for a record flood. A mandatory evacuation order was enacted for the entire town but several hundred people refused to leave. The flood disaster is far from over, with towns downstream now on high alert. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:52:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424207.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Water approaches St George flood levee Water approaches St George flood levee ABC News: Kerrin Binnie : ABC News: Kerrin Binnie Swollen Balonne River Swollen Balonne River ABC News: Eliza Blue : ABC News: Eliza Blue -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424260.htm?site=&source=rss Having the physical fitness to complete a marathon is one thing but having the mental determination is also another. Meet the champion athlete who's encouraging and nurturing Indigenous Australians to take part in the New York City Marathon. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424260.xml ABC Local centralwest Community and Society:All:All Health:Exercise and Fitness:All Event:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Lifestyle:All Australia:NSW:Orange 2800 Robert de Castella with part of the 2011 marathon team Robert de Castella with the 2011 marathon team. From left to right: Michael Purcell, Robert de Castella, Bianca Graham, Mel Grice, Caine Schofield, Bridgette Williams, Arian Pearson, Nadine Hunt, Sam Shepherd, Nathan Sutherland and Tim Rowe. Supplied: Melanie Grice - Indigenous Marathon Project : Supplied: Melanie Grice - Indigenous Marathon Project Angela Owens interviews Robert de Castella Angela Owens -33.2846 149.0988 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3424269.htm?site=&source=rss A Roma woman has assembled a team of more than 100 volunteers to help clean clothes in the aftermath of recent floods. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:31:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424269.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Roma 4455 Roma resident, Sharon Lee says helping people affected by the floods is a rewarding experience. Roma resident, Sharon Lee says helping people affected by the floods is a rewarding experience. r4n Flickr: r4n Roma washing relief rinses out stain of floods A Roma woman has assembled a team of more than 100 volunteers to help clean clothes in the aftermath of recent floods. -26.5733 148.786 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424244.htm?site=&source=rss E.coli bacteria has been found in the drinking water supply for the Kariong district in Gosford City. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424244.xml ABC Local centralcoast sydney Community and Society:All:All Environment:All:All Australia:NSW:Gosford 2250 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Glass of water : Richard Glover spoke to Michael Redrup from Gosford City Council about the E.coli warning http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424202.htm?site=&source=rss There's plenty of ways you can help people in flood affected areas of Queensland. We've started compiling a list of appeals and organisations helping those in need and giving you a way to help out. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:34:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424202.xml ABC Local southqld Community and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Human Interest:People:All Weather:Rainfall:All Community and Society:Charities:All Community and Society:Volunteers:All Australia:QLD:Mitchell 4465 A volunteer wearing gumboots pushes river mud Volunteers help with a flood clean-up. Tim Leslie: ABC : Tim Leslie: ABC -26.4883 147.9739 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2012/02/s3424215.htm?site=&source=rss On the WA Country Hour today, the WA company Tropical Forestry Services, which owns 5,000 hectares of Indian Sandalwood in the Kimberley, has entered into a contract to buy a cattle station in the Northern Territory. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424215.xml ABC Local perth Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 WA Country Hour 6/2/2012 WA Country Hour 6/2/2012 -31.9234 115.8834 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424194.htm?site=&source=rss Local singing teacher Bohdan Korwicky tells how he emigrated from the Ukraine as a child and came to call Wodonga home. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424194.xml ABC Local shepparton goulburnmurray Community and Society:All:All Human Interest:All:All Unrest, Conflict and War:All:All Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630 Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690 Bohdan Krowicky Joseph Thomsen ABC Local : Joseph Thomsen Bohdan Krowicky audio Joseph Thomsen http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3424198.htm?site=&source=rss An Australian "rom - com", a premier arts festival and maintaining the creative buzz in a Melbourne University. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:36:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424198.xml ABC Local melbourne Arts and Entertainment:Design:Graphic Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Romance Community and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Conversation Hour Felicity Ward, Paul Grabowsky and John Warwicker. Courtney Carthy Local Radio Victoria: Courtney Carthy Felicity Ward, Paul Grabowksy and John Warwick Jon Faine -37.8099 144.9622 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3424225.htm?site=&source=rss A St George farmer, who this morning had a birds' eye view of the flooded Beardmore Dam, says he hopes the situation doesn't worsen. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:31:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424225.xml ABC Local brisbane Rural:All:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 St George farmer Hamish McIntyre says he hopes the river peaks lower than predicted. Hamish McIntyre has been in a helicopter above Beardmore Dam and says while there is a lot of water he is hopeful it won't hit the 15 metre mark. Arlie Felton-Taylor http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/02/06/3424193.htm?site=&source=rss The studios were a bloom with colour when John Woodfield dropped in with what he hopes will be prize winning flowers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424193.xml ABC Local canberra Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:Flower/Foliage Rural:All:All Rural:Agricultural Shows:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 An orchid flowered dahlia A riot of colour met Genevieve Jacobs in the 666 studios as John Woodfield showed off his delicious dahlias Jim Trail ABC Local: Jim Trail Dahlias come in all shapes and colours Dahlias come in all shapes and colours Jim Trail ABC Local: Jim Trail Dahlias brighten up anyone's day Dahlias brighten up anyone's day Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim Bunches of dahlias blooming in the studio Bunches of dahlias blooming in the studio Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim John with his darling dahlias John with his darling dahlias Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim Pink petals of the dahlia Pink petals of the dahlia Jim Trail ABC Local: Jim Trail The beauty of the dahlia The beauty of the dahlia Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim Dahlia growers are very passionate about their flowers Dahlia growers are very passionate about their flowers Jim Trail ABC Local: Jim Trail A bunch of dahlias A bunch of dahlias Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim John brought colour to our 666 studios John brought colour to our 666 studios Melanie Sim ABC Local: Melanie Sim -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/nt/content/201202/s3424192.htm?site=&source=rss Agriculture minister returns from middle east; World's largest sandalwood company buys Midway station; Environment report out, while deadline looms for abattoir funding commitment; Travelling film festival in Katherine; Floods in Queensland; Mereenie oil and gas change focus Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424192.xml ABC Local darwin Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 NT Country Hour 06/02/12 NT Country Hour 06/02/12 Liz Trevaskis -12.4668 130.8433 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201202/s3424095.htm?site=&source=rss The Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) has released its public environment report for a proposed abattoir at Livingstone, 50 kilometres south of Darwin, but without Federal Government funding support by the end of March, the project may not go ahead. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424095.xml ABC Local darwin Rural:All:All Rural:Livestock:All Rural:Livestock:Beef Cattle Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Skinning a beast Skinning a beast at an abattoir Amy Phillips ABC Rural: Amy Phillips AAco completes environment report, but still seeks funding Stu Cruden, AAco General Manager, Northern Australia Beef Liz Trevaskis -12.4668 130.8433 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424222.htm?site=&source=rss AFL Wide Bay will focus their efforts this year as all local clubs come together to find some new recruits. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424222.xml ABC Local widebay Sport:All:All Sport:Australian Football League:All Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Hervey Bay 4655 Flag waving AFL Wide Bay are focusing their attention at cheering on new players to the game. Flying Cloud http://www.flickr.com/photos/flying_cloud/3828431249/: Flying Cloud -24.8683 152.3459 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424261.htm?site=&source=rss Raw, fire scarred landscape inspires art in Margaret River Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0800 \xmlcontent\201202\3424261.xml ABC Local southwestwa Arts and Entertainment:Contemporary Art:All Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:Painting Australia:WA:Margaret River 6285 Australia:WA:Prevelly 6285 Tree Line Artwork by Helen Priest Priest Priest: Priest From here to there Linoprint by Kay Gibson Priest: Golden Morning The Margaret River mouth Kay Gibson Priest: Kay Gibson After the fire 1 A response to the November fires by Penelope Gibson Priest: Abstract Orange Helen Priest has 21 oils in the exhibition Priest Priest: Priest -33.9548 115.0724 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3424208.htm?site=&source=rss Floods have ravaged southern Qld and towns in central Qld, mining giant Xstrata palns to merge with Glencore Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:53:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424208.xml ABC Local brisbane Rural:All:All Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Qld Country Hour Podcast -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424174.htm?site=&source=rss I've just had my first experience with a smartphone. My days of snubbing them as yet another unnecessary consumer fad are over. It just took a surfing trip into the coastal wilderness of the south east to be converted. And let me confess that this was probably not the epiphany intended by Auntie when the smartphone was added to my field production kit. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424174.xml ABC Local southeastnsw Information and Communication:All:All Australia:NSW:Bega 2550 Smartphone apps Some apps (applications) on a smartphone Bill Brown Bill Brown: Bill Brown The ABC app for smartphones The ABC app brings youthe latest news, live streaming TV and radio, and weather forecasts Bill Brown ABC South East NSW: Bill Brown The triple j app The ABC triple j app streams triple j live; supports text interaction with presenters; allows you to fin and listen to program,s and compile your own playlists. Bill Brown ABC South East NSW: Bill Brown -36.6755 149.8406 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/bligh-statement-due-as-floods-inquiry-continues/3813068?site=&source=rss An engineer has told Queensland's floods inquiry that poor English is to blame for discrepancies in evidence about how Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, was operated last summer. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:51:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423648.xml ABC Local brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Water pours from a floodgate at Wivenhoe Dam Water pours from a floodgate at Wivenhoe Dam ABC News: Kerrin Binnie - file photo : ABC News: Kerrin Binnie - file photo More flood inquiry hearings amid conflict of interest Additional sittings have been announced for the Queensland floods inquiry in Brisbane after deputy commissioner Phillip Cummins was banned from attending a number of hearings after allegations of a conflict of interest. Imogen Brennan -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-brit-employed-to-overhaul-risdon-prison/3814054?site=&source=rss The Tasmanian government has appointed a British corrections specialist to overhaul Risdon Prison. Brian Edwards has signed a two year contract and will start the job at the end of this month. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424172.xml ABC Local hobart Law, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:All Australia:TAS:Risdon Vale 7016 Tasmania's Risdon Prison behind a double fence Tasmania's Risdon Prison behind a double fence Linda Hunt ABC News: Linda Hunt -42.8139 147.3499 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424190.htm?site=&source=rss This weekend on the foreshore in Renmark 298 tinny owners made an effort to reclaim the world title for the largest parade of boats. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424190.xml ABC Local riverland Human Interest:Offbeat:All Sport:Motor Sports:Speed Boats Australia:SA:Renmark 5341 30 tinnies short of a world record Peta Martin, ABC Riverland ABC Local : Peta Martin, ABC Riverland -34.1764 140.7447 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/evacuation-completed-as-floodwaters-swamp-st-george/3812732?site=&source=rss Several thousand residents forced to abandon their homes in St George are anxiously waiting to see if the town's levees will hold up against a record flood. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:44:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423512.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Thousands evacuated amid record flooding Most of the 3,000 residents of St George in Queensland's southern inland have fled as authorities scramble to contain the rising Balonne River. James Kelly -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424171.htm?site=&source=rss Politician calls for Richmond-Tweed libraries to remain independent Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424171.xml ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Government and Politics:All:All Human Interest:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480 Library books A north coast Liberal MLC wants Richmond-Tweed libraries to remain independent Giulio Saggin ABC News: Giulio Saggin http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/runaway-baby-goat-causes-traffic-chaos/3813636?site=&source=rss A baby goat has been caught after creating traffic disruptions in Melbourne's inner north earlier today. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:41:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423998.xml ABC Local melbourne Human Interest:Animals:All Law, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:All Australia:VIC:Parkville 3052 -37.798 144.9544 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/kometer-sentenced-over-meth-deal/3813804?site=&source=rss A 44-year-old Kalgoorlie man, Ralph Kometer, has been jailed for eight years after police found more than 1.3 kilograms of methylamphetamine hidden in his car. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424059.xml ABC Local goldfields perth Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug Offences Australia:WA:Kalgoorlie 6430 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 District Court, Perth District Court, Perth : -30.7458 121.4715 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/study-praises-four-hour-emergency-rule/3813884?site=&source=rss A report into the four-hour rule introduced to overcrowded hospital emergency departments has found that it is saving lives. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:28:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424164.xml ABC Local perth Health:All:All Health:Healthcare Facilities:All Australia:All:All Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Ambulance sits near hospital doors after 4WD crashed into them The doors of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane after a four-wheel-drive was driven into the front doors its emergency department on March 30, 2008. ABC: -31.9234 115.8834 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201202/s3424156.htm?site=&source=rss The National Farmers Federation says disaster relief payments are a welcome first step as farmers start to assess the full extent of damage caused by flooding in New South Wales and Queensland. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:22:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424156.xml ABC Local canberra Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Rural:All:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/inquest-examines-babys-tragic-hospital-death/3813974?site=&source=rss A coroner has described the death of a baby after a medical procedure in a Sydney hospital as a "human tragedy". Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424129.xml ABC Local sydney Community and Society:Family and Children:Babies Health:Child Health and Behaviour:Infant Health Health:Healthcare Facilities:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:NSW:Glebe 2037 Australia:NSW:Randwick 2031 -33.8833 151.1833 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/flood-rescue-charleville/3813994?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424145.xml ABC Local westqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470 Air Force rescues flooded family Air Force rescues flooded family Air Force/AAP: LAC Benjamin Evans : Air Force/AAP: LAC Benjamin Evans -26.407 146.2416 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/feud-damages-northam27s-image/3813732?site=&source=rss The Northam Shire President, Steven Pollard, says there is no easy way of resolving a long-running and sometimes violent feud between two Aboriginal families. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424035.xml ABC Local perth Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Australia:WA:Northam 6401 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Northam court Northam court : -31.6505 116.6728 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424141.htm?site=&source=rss The Macquarie Division SES is cautioning residents and business owners in Walgett and Collarenebri to prepare for isolation, as floodwaters begin to make their way towards the areas. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:07:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424141.xml ABC Local westernplains Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833 Australia:NSW:Walgett 2832 Residents are advised to prepare for isolation Residents are advised to prepare for isolation Liz Keen ABC Open: Liz Keen -30.0262 148.1145 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3424183.htm?site=&source=rss Donna Stewart says she is so confident the levy will hold back the floods she has stopped packing up her house. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:07:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424183.xml ABC Local westqld Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Mayor says St George flood to be lower than predicted Donna Stewart says it is now predicted to be below 14.5 metres. -23.4445 144.2475 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/nsw/content/2012/02/s3424137.htm?site=&source=rss On the NSW Country Hour today the preliminary damage bill for the flooding last week has now hit $750 million according to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, cotton growers suffered most but sorghum producers also face huge losses, while farmers in the Murray Valley are concerned about being deliberately flooded if the draft Murray-Darling Basin plan is implemented, plus livestock markets and weather information. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:06:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424137.xml ABC Local sydney Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 NSW Country Hour 6/2/12 NSW Country Hour 6/2/12 Michael Condon -33.8631 151.2043 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-mayor-lobbies-to-keep-detention-centre-open/3813966?site=&source=rss A final push is on to convince the Immigration Minister to keep the Pontville Detention Centre, north of Hobart, open. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:06:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424128.xml ABC Local hobart Community and Society:Immigration:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Australia:TAS:Brighton 7030 Australia:TAS:Pontville 7030 Some asylum seekers are living in huts at the temporary Pontville Detention Centre, near Hobart. Some asylum seekers are living in huts at the temporary Pontville Detention Centre, near Hobart. Jackson Vernon, ABC : Jackson Vernon, ABC -42.6833 147.2500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/labor-reshuffles-front-bench/3813976?site=&source=rss The Victorian Opposition front bench has been reshuffled, in the wake of the resignation of former deputy leader, Rob Hulls. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424136.xml ABC Local melbourne Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Merlino firms as favourite for deputy Merlino firms as favourite for deputy 7pm TV News VIC : 7pm TV News VIC -37.8099 144.9622 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424165.htm?site=&source=rss We love pasta, perhaps not as much as the Italians, but it's a regular on the mid week menu. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424165.xml ABC Local adelaide Business, Economics and Finance:All:All Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:All Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and Beverage Rural:All:All Rural:Agribusiness:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:Wheat Science and Technology:All:All Science and Technology:Genetics:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/briony-goodsell-family-croc-horror/3813458?site=&source=rss The mother of a young girl who was taken by a crocodile three years ago says she is horrified a crocodile has moved into her backyard. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:56:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423898.xml ABC Local darwin Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Environment:Environmental Management:All Human Interest:Animal Attacks:Crocodile Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Australia:NT:Howard Springs 0835 Australia:NT:Humpty Doo 0836 A saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory. [File image] A saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory. [File image] Graeme Sawyer: -12.4699 131.0576 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/nt/content/201202/s3424115.htm?site=&source=rss The opening night of the Sydney Travelling Film Festival sold out in Katherine. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:55:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424115.xml ABC Local katherine Rural:All:All Australia:NT:Katherine 0850 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/protesters-chain-themselves-to-drilling-rig/3813440?site=&source=rss Police search and rescue officers have removed two demonstrators who chained themselves to a drill rig during a protest in Melbourne's west. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423855.xml ABC Local ballarat Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Coal Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Antisocial Behaviour Australia:VIC:Bacchus Marsh 3340 Anti-coal protest at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria.jpg Anti-coal protest at Bacchus Marsh, Victoria.jpg Guy Stayner : Guy Stayner -37.6772 144.4352 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424154.htm?site=&source=rss Wine industry consultant Mary Retallack is a South Australian finalist in the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation's Rural Women's Award. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:49:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424154.xml ABC Local adelaide Rural:All:All Rural:Agribusiness:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:Viticulture Rural:Rural Women:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3424188.htm?site=&source=rss When professional tennis player Michael Kosta's ranking stalled at 700, he decided to turn his hand to comedy... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:48:00 +0930 \xmlcontent\201202\3424188.xml ABC Local alicesprings darwin katherine Arts and Entertainment:Comedy (Humour):All Human Interest:All:All Sport:All:All Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870 Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Australia:NT:Katherine 0850 Guestroom - Michael Kosta Michael Kosta, professional tennis player turned comedian Artist supplied: Guestroom - Michael Kosta Professional tennis player turned comedian Michael Kosta is currently touring Australia Kate O'Toole and Miranda Tetlow -12.4668 130.8433 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/julia-gillard-speech/3813948?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:47:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424111.xml ABC Local canberra Government and Politics:Federal Government:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Gillard fronts the media Gillard fronts the media AAP: Alan Porritt : AAP: Alan Porritt -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/02/06/3424242.htm?site=&source=rss Jacqui Mills and her husband bought a dilapidated old house in Coolgardie three and a half years ago, and have transformed it it into an artists studio. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:46:00 +0800 \xmlcontent\201202\3424242.xml ABC Local goldfields Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:Painting Australia:WA:Coolgardie 6429 Jacqui Mills drawing in her garden Jacqui Mills drawing in her garden Lorraine Horsley ABC Goldfields: Lorraine Horsley Jacqui with a young customer in her shop Jacqui with a young customer in her shop Lorraine Horsley ABC Goldfields: Lorraine Horsley A Quiet Place, painting by Jacqui Mills A Quiet Place, painting by Jacqui Mills Lorraine Horsley ABC Goldfields: Lorraine Horsley Kakadu, painting by Jacqui Mills Kakadu, painting by Jacqui Mills Lorraine Horsley ABC Goldfields: Lorraine Horsley Interview with Jacqui Mills Interview with Jacqui Mills Lorraine Horsley -30.9549 121.1645 http://www.abc.net.au/heywire/stories/2012/02/3424066.htm?site=&source=rss A journey fuelled by sleep deprivation, excited energy and the promise of using her voice. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:45:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424066.xml ABC Local canberra Community and Society:Youth:All Education:All:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:ABC Rural:Rural Youth:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Ella Hind speaking up at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit Ella Hind speaking up at the Heywire Regional Youth Summit ABC: -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424108.htm?site=&source=rss Kingston residents have voiced concerns over a plan to set up a Rebels Motorcycle Club house. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424108.xml ABC Local hobart Community and Society:Urban Development and Planning:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Clubs and Associations:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Kingston 7050 Logo of the Rebels Motorcycle Club in Tasmania The Rebels Motorcycle Club has made a development application for a clubhouse in Kingston. ABC : ABC -42.8847 147.3303 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/man-hit-in-leg-in-sydey-drive-by-shooting/3813342?site=&source=rss Neighbours of a man shot in Sydney's south-west overnight say they were awoken by gunfire then screaming. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:44:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423810.xml ABC Local sydney Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:NSW:Punchbowl 2196 Punchbowl man shot in leg There has been yet another shooting in Sydney's south-west. -33.9249 151.0583 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/occupy-melbourne-protesters-return-to-city-square/3813934?site=&source=rss Occupy Melbourne protesters returned to the City Square, after being forcibly removed late last year. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424106.xml ABC Local melbourne Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 -37.8099 144.9622 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-gunns-in-trading-halt/3813350?site=&source=rss There is speculation the Tasmanian timber company Gunns could be on the verge of announcing a joint venture partner for its long awaited Tamar Valley pulp mill. The company has requested an immediate trading halt pending a significant announcement to the stock exchange on Wednesday. It says the announcement's in respect of capital raising and equity investment. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423814.xml ABC Local northtas Business, Economics and Finance:Company News:All Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250 Gunns sign The state government has confirmed it's forwaded a revised offer to timber company, Gunns Limited. File photo: ABC News : File photo: ABC News Shadforths financial adviser, Chris Elliot talks with ABC Hobart reporter, Annah Yard about the trad Shadforths financial adviser, Chris Elliot talks with ABC Hobart reporter, Annah Yard about the trading halt. -41.447 147.1386 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424139.htm?site=&source=rss Floodwater currently threatening homes and farms in New South Wales and southern Queenland will eventually flow through to South Australia. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:37:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424139.xml ABC Local riverland Environment:All:All Rural:All:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:Agricultural Policy:All Rural:Irrigation:All Environment:Water:All Environment:Water Management:All Environment:Water Supply:All Australia:SA:Renmark 5341 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/police-probe-deaths-of-sydney-housemates/3813776?site=&source=rss Police investigating the suspicious death of a woman in Sydney's north have revealed a man who was living with her died in a fiery road crash over the weekend. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424044.xml ABC Local centralwest sydney Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:NSW:Bathurst 2795 Australia:NSW:Chatswood 2067 -33.7833 151.1667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424100.htm?site=&source=rss When are you too young to scroll through apps on a smart phone or tablet computer? Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424100.xml ABC Local canberra Education:All:All Education:Preschool:All Human Interest:All:All Education:Play and Learning:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Tablet Computer Toys unpacking a popular tablet computer Peter Shanks FlickrCC: Peter Shanks Toddlers and Tablet Computers Andrea Close speaking with Dr Kathleen Warren, Education Consultant about if kids can be too young for tablet computers. Andrea Close -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/hilfenhaus-replaces-lee-in-australian-squad/3813838?site=&source=rss Test bowler Ben Hilfenhaus has been called into Australia's one-day squad to replace injured paceman Brett Lee. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424099.xml ABC Local melbourne Sport:All:All Sport:Cricket:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Hilfenhaus celebrates with Ponting Hilfenhaus celebrates with Ponting Mark Kolbe: Getty Images : Mark Kolbe: Getty Images -26.000 134.500 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424127.htm?site=&source=rss Scientists have noticed the atmospheric signs for the El Nino weather pattern are shifting. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424127.xml ABC Local adelaide Rural:All:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-green-groups-claim-evidence-of-old-growth-logging/3813488?site=&source=rss Environmentalists say they have obtained samples of a tree more than 250 years old which was cut down in an area being logged in Tasmania's south. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423916.xml ABC Local hobart Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Timber Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Australia:TAS:Huonville 7109 Ta Ann timber protest Ta Ann timber protest : -43.031 147.0473 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/rau-defends-bikie-record/3813394?site=&source=rss SA's Attorney-General John Rau has defended the Government's response to the recent spike in bikie-related violence in Adelaide. Mr Rau says he has been disappointed by debate between police and lawyers on the severity of sentences to bikies. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423846.xml ABC Local adelaide Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Judges and Legal Profession:All Law, Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:All Attorney-General John Rau joins 7:30 South Australian Attorney-General John Rau discusses the recent rise in bikie violence in Adelaide. -34.9295 138.5982 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-ta-ann-timber-protest/3813900?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:28:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424093.xml ABC Local hobart Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Timber Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Ta Ann timber protest Ta Ann timber protest : -42.8847 147.3303 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424163.htm?site=&source=rss The Most Reverend John Bathersby may have retired but the long-serving Archbishop will continue to watch over Brisbane in name. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:27:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424163.xml ABC Local brisbane Community and Society:Religion and Beliefs:Catholic Environment:Forests:All Lifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Camp Mountain 4520 Bathersby Lookout opening Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser shakes Archbishop Emeritus John Bathersby's hand as the plaque naming Bathersby Lookout is unveiled. supplied: -27.4000 152.8833 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424110.htm?site=&source=rss There could soon be progress on the planned 24 hour roadhouse on Broken Hill's western edge. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:26:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424110.xml ABC Local brokenhill Business, Economics and Finance:All:All Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Hospitality Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Transport Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road Transport Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880 The potential site for a 24 hour roadhouse, just outside of Broken Hill on the Barrier Highway The potential site for a 24 hour roadhouse, just outside of Broken Hill on the Barrier Highway Noah Schultz-Byard ABC Local: Noah Schultz-Byard -31.958038 141.465138 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/st-george-balonne/3813822?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424089.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Swollen Balonne River Swollen Balonne River ABC News: Eliza Blue : ABC News: Eliza Blue -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/navy-asked-to-make-room-for-sydney-cruise-boom/3813866?site=&source=rss The NSW Government is in talks with the Royal Australia Navy to free up space in Sydney Harbour for the city's booming cruise ship industry. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424088.xml ABC Local sydney Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Tourism Defence and National Security:Defence Forces:Navy Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:NSW:Garden Island 2011 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 The Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 in Sydney The Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2 in Sydney James Morgan : James Morgan -33.863645 151.224661 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/wa-sandalwood-company-buys-midway-station-nt/3813860?site=&source=rss The world's largest producer of Indian Sandalwood has entered into a contract to buy Midway Station in the Northern Territory for $4.5 million. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424086.xml ABC Local darwin katherine brisbane kimberley perth Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Timber Rural:Agribusiness:All Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Australia:NT:Katherine 0850 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:WA:Kununurra 6743 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Sandalwood in the Ord An Indian Sandalwood plantation in the Ord Valley region of Western Australia Matt Brann : Matt Brann -14.4666 132.2623 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/st-george-flood-levee/3813800?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:22:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424083.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Water approaches St George flood levee Water approaches St George flood levee ABC News: Kerrin Binnie : ABC News: Kerrin Binnie -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/queensland-flood-recovery/3813828?site=&source=rss Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424082.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Morven 4468 Qld flood clean-up begins Qld flood clean-up begins ABC News: Bruce Atkinson : ABC News: Bruce Atkinson -26.4169 147.112 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2012/02/s3424080.htm?site=&source=rss Cheaper supermarket prices for fruit and vegetables aren't enough to make more people buy produce, a food researcher says. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424080.xml ABC Local northtas hobart Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Advertising and Marketing Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and Beverage Rural:Agribusiness:Agricultural Marketing Rural:Agribusiness:Agricultural Prices Rural:Agricultural Crops:Fruit Rural:Agricultural Crops:Vegetables Australia:TAS:Burnie 7320 Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250 Shoppers inside a supermarket Shoppers inside a Woolworths supermarket in Brisbane, April 2011. Dave Hunt, file photo AAP: Dave Hunt, file photo Dr Hazel MacTavish West, food scientist Dr Hazel MacTavish West, food scientist Anna Vidot http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/police-warning-on-danger-of-fireworks/3813864?site=&source=rss CFA crews were called to put out a fire started by illegal fireworks at Blue Rock Dam in Gippsland on the weekend. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:16:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424081.xml ABC Local gippsland Disasters and Accidents:Fires:Bushfire Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Antisocial Behaviour Australia:VIC:Moe 3825 Australia:VIC:Tanjil South 3825 -38.1000 146.2333 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/camel-abbatoir-projects-hits-humps/3813834?site=&source=rss An Egyptian businessman who plans to develop an abattoir near Port Pirie says civil conflict in his native country is responsible for a delay in the project. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:13:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424077.xml ABC Local adelaide northandwest Rural:All:All Rural:Livestock:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Port Pirie 5540 Feral camels Feral camels graze at Kings Creek Station in the Northern Territory on February 12, 2010. Paul Miller AAP: Paul Miller -33.1948 138.016 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/culcairn-film-maker-dies-in-chopper-crash/3813862?site=&source=rss A Culcairn farmer, who was a well-known film maker, was killed in a helicopter crash on the New South Wales south coast on Saturday. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424078.xml ABC Local riverina shepparton goulburnmurray Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Air and Space Australia:NSW:Culcairn 2660 Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630 Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690 -35.6691 147.037 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/kite-surfer-dies/3813502?site=&source=rss Police say a man who died while kite-surfing off WA's coast on the weekend was a tourist. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423921.xml ABC Local wheatbelt Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:All Australia:WA:Geraldton 6530 -28.7802 114.6132 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/woman-in-serious-condition-after-falling-off-ute/3813836?site=&source=rss An 18-year-old woman remains in a critical condition in hospital after she fell off the back of a ute on Sunday. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424073.xml ABC Local goulburnmurray shepparton Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Road Australia:VIC:Barnawartha 3688 Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630 Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690 -36.1217 146.885 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/20120206-boat-runs-aground/3812984?site=&source=rss An experienced Victorian sailor and his wife have had a narrow escape after running aground in rough seas on East Kangaroo Island just off Flinders Island. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423615.xml ABC Local northtas melbourne Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Maritime Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Other Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Australia:TAS:Whitemark 7255 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:East Melbourne 3002 Tasmanian police rescue helicopter Tasmanian police rescue helicopter ABC News: Mal Larson from Australian Sea and Rescue spoke to ABC Launceston reporter Jessica Kidd about the re Mal Larson from Australian Sea and Rescue spoke to ABC Launceston reporter Jessica Kidd about the rescue. -40.1194 148.0157 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/pacific-island-workers-return-home-after-dispute/3813830?site=&source=rss A program employing Pacific Island workers on Australian fruit properties has suffered a setback. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424069.xml ABC Local milduraswanhill Rural:Farm Labour:All Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585 Vanuatu:All:All -35.3401 143.5582 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424091.htm?site=&source=rss Padthaway mixed farmer Krysteen McElroy has thousands of ideas churning over in her mind every day when it comes to agriculture. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424091.xml ABC Local southeastsa Rural:All:All Rural:Irrigation:All Rural:Rural Women:All Rural:Rural Women:Women In Agriculture Australia:All:All Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Padthaway 5271 Rural women's award http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424062.htm?site=&source=rss Stop rejoicing over your tomatoes, it's time to plan for winter. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424062.xml ABC Local gippsland Lifestyle and Leisure:Gardening:All Australia:VIC:Sale 3850 Morris in his vegie patch. ABC Gippsland gardening expert Morris Holmes says it's time to start thinking about winter crops. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Plant different varieties of tomatoes. Morris suggests trying different varieties of tomatoes to add something different to your table. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Sow seeds for winter crops now. Broccoli seedlings are sprouting less than a week after Morris sowed his seeds. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Trying growing beans against the wall of your house. If you're stuck for space, trying growing beans and other climbers up the wall of your house. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Beetroot can be picked now. You can pick your beetroot now at baby stage to roast. Another crop can be put in now to be ready in time for winter. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Rotate your garden beds. Morris has left one of his no-dig beds bare in preparation for his winter crops. The no-dig method utilises newspaper, lucerne and manure to create a rich growing environment which requires, you guessed it - little or no digging. However you must rotate your crops and rest the beds. Celine Foenander ABC Gippsland: Celine Foenander Morris Holmes ABC Gippsland gardening expert Morris Homes shares his tips on growing vegies and planning ahead for winter crops/ Celine Foenander -38.1125 147.0668 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/floods-class-action-against-queensland-govt/3813450?site=&source=rss The Queensland Government is facing a potential class action worth hundreds of millions of dollars over last year's floods in south-east Queensland. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:58:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424009.xml ABC Local brisbane Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305 Water pours down the spillway at Wivenhoe Dam Water pours down the spillway at Wivenhoe Dam west of Brisbane after the dam reached capacity on October 12, 2010. Giulio Saggin ABC News - file image: Giulio Saggin -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/toolangi-logging-threatens-rare-possum2c-court-told/3813806?site=&source=rss A civil trial is underway in the Victorian Supreme Court as environmentalists try to save an endangered species of possum. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424060.xml ABC Local melbourne Environment:All:All Environment:Endangered and Protected Species:All Environment:Environmental Impact:All Environment:Environmental Management:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Toolangi 3777 The new battle for Victoria's forests Environment groups say they won't give up despite new laws that will advantage the timber industry. Josie Taylor -37.5333 145.4667 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/sa/content/2012/02/s3424085.htm?site=&source=rss On the Country Hour today: A look at SA's niche industry of durum wheat, average rainfall - is it a thing of the past? And rural women - why farming isn't just a man's game anymore. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:55:00 +1030 \xmlcontent\201202\3424085.xml ABC Local adelaide Rural:All:All Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 South Australian Country Hour with Laura Poole 6/2 -34.9295 138.5982 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424056.htm?site=&source=rss Almost six months after Orica's ammonia plant released toxic fumes over homes in Stockton, the company is ready to restart it again on Tuesday. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424056.xml ABC Local newcastle Environment:All:All Environment:Pollution:All Environment:Pollution:Air Pollution Australia:NSW:Kooragang 2304 Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300 Australia:NSW:Stockton 2295 Toxic leaks may hinder Orica's expansion plans Orica says it will pause the restart of its ammonia plant if it's not satisfied. ABC TV : ABC TV -32.911 151.7787 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/tas/content/2012/02/s3424053.htm?site=&source=rss Today we hear from Coles on their price discounting philosophy and a food scientist on why price alone won't change whether or not people buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424053.xml ABC Local hobart Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Tasmanian Country Hour Mon 6/2/12 Tasmanian Country Hour Mon 6/2/12 Anna Vidot -42.8847 147.3303 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/cyclone-jasmine-moves-away-from-qld-coast/3813790?site=&source=rss Calm conditions have returned to far north Queensland, with Tropical Cyclone Jasmine continuing to move east in the Coral Sea towards Vanuatu. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424049.xml ABC Local farnorth Disasters and Accidents:Cyclones:All Weather:Cyclone:All Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 -16.9245 145.7652 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/vic/content/2012/02/s3424048.htm?site=&source=rss In its biggest animal welfare operation yet, the Depatment of Primary Industries has seized a million chickens from farms around Thomastown on the outskirts of Melbourne. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:44:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424048.xml ABC Local melbourne Rural:All:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Victorian Country Hour Libby Price -37.8099 144.9622 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/one-million-chickens-seized-over-welfare-concerns/3813352?site=&source=rss The Victorian Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has seized close to 1 million chickens from a major poultry producer which had run out of money to feed them. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:44:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423821.xml ABC Local melbourne Law, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:All Rural:Livestock:Animal Welfare Australia:VIC:Thomastown 3074 A chicken pokes its head out of a battery farm cage A chicken peers out from a cage at the Sanoh chicken farm in Suphanburi, Thailand. File photo: Getty Images : File photo: Getty Images -37.6839 145.013 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/rac-calls-for-greater-regional-road-funding/3813320?site=&source=rss The RAC has called on the State Government to put more funding into regional roads after it revealed six out of every 10 road fatalities occurred in regional areas. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:43:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423805.xml ABC Local perth Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Road Government and Politics:All:All Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Site of Albany motorcycle crash into a road works vehicle on Ulster Road in Albany could be a postma Site of Albany motorcycle crash into a road works vehicle on Ulster Road in Albany could be a postman : -30.2000 122.6167 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/wa/content/2012/02/s3424047.htm?site=&source=rss An oversupply of ships is putting pennies back in the pockets WA iron ore producers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:41:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424047.xml ABC Local perth Rural:All:All Rural:Agribusiness:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3424034.htm?site=&source=rss Moree local Joelene Gallagher has lost everything in the flood. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424034.xml ABC Local newengland Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:NSW:Moree 2400 Joelene Gallagher and her son Branden were airlifted out Friday Floodwaters have ruined Joelene's home, the clean up will be immense Jennifer Ingall ABC Local Radio: Jennifer Ingall A little hose help from the RFS Joelene managed to flag down a passing RFS crew who make short work of getting the mud out of some carpets Jennifer Ingall ABC Local Radio: Jennifer Ingall Joelene Gallagher on the Moree flood Moree local Joelene Gallagher lost all her belongings in the Moree flood. Kelly Fuller -29.465 149.8399 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2012/s3423987.htm?site=&source=rss The town of St George has put into effect a mandatory evacuation amidst fears that this year's flood will breach the town levee. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423987.xml ABC Local southqld Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Rural:All:All Australia:QLD:St George 4487 St George on anxious wait for floodwaters to peak -28.0333 148.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/central-west-qld-begins-floods-mop-up/3813270?site=&source=rss The communities of Blackall and Alpha in central-west Queensland are cleaning up after weekend flooding, while medical and food supplies will today be airlifted to some isolated rural properties. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423738.xml ABC Local westqld Community and Society:Regional:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Rural:Community Development:All Australia:QLD:Alpha 4724 Australia:QLD:Blackall 4472 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Floodwaters swamp the Landsborough Highway at Blackall in central-west Qld Floodwaters swamp the Landsborough Highway at Blackall in central-west Qld ABC Western Qld : ABC Western Qld -23.6503 146.6387 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/hundreds-shelter-in-flood-evacuation-centres/3813132?site=&source=rss Hundreds of anxious residents from St George in southern inland Queensland are being housed in Dalby on the state's Western Downs until the worst of the floods are over. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423667.xml ABC Local southqld goldcoast Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Australia:QLD:Dalby 4405 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:St George 4487 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 -27.1833 151.261 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/levees-holds-at-charleville/3813028?site=&source=rss Authorities in Charleville in south-west Queensland say the levee protecting the town is still holding up against floodwaters. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423628.xml ABC Local westqld southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Augathella 4477 Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470 Australia:QLD:Cunnamulla 4490 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Flood levee in Charleville Flood levee in Charleville Audience submitted: Luke Kleidon : Audience submitted: Luke Kleidon -26.407 146.2416 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/damage-in-flood-ravaged-mitchell-shocks-locals/3813170?site=&source=rss AgForce says there is huge damage to property and infrastructure in Queensland's southern inland around Mitchell, after around three-quarters of the town was flooded late last week. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423699.xml ABC Local westqld southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mitchell 4465 Australia:QLD:Roma 4455 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Floodwaters from Maranoa River rise in Mitchell in southwest Qld Floodwaters from Maranoa River rise in Mitchell in southwest Qld User submitted: Melanie McEvoy : User submitted: Melanie McEvoy -26.4883 147.9739 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/bligh-launches-flood-relief-appeal/3813754?site=&source=rss Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has launched a flood relief appeal, with the State Government contributing $2 million. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:33:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424043.xml ABC Local westqld northwest capricornia southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Disasters and Accidents:Relief and Aid Organisations:All Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Australia:QLD:Barcaldine 4725 Australia:QLD:Blackall 4472 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Tambo 4478 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 -23.4445 144.2475 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424039.htm?site=&source=rss One of AFL's biggest stars hopes to see the game rise in popularity in northern New South Wales Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424039.xml ABC Local northcoast Community and Society:All:All Human Interest:All:All Sport:All:All Person:All:All Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481 Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480 Gold Coast Suns in Lismore Gold Coast Suns players Karmichael Hunt, Joel Wilkinson and Gary Ablett junior in Lismore Samantha Turnbull ABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull Gold Coast Suns Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell poses for a photograph with Gold Coast Suns players (L-R) Karmichael Hunt, Gary Ablett junior and Joel Wilkinson Samantha Turnbull ABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull Gold Coast Suns' Gary Ablett junior Gold Coast Suns' Gary Ablett junior speaks to ABC North Coast's Bruce MacKenzie -28.8093 153.2808 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2012/s3423994.htm?site=&source=rss A study of the rehabilitation of bauxite mine sites near Weipa on Cape York shows 'habitat conversion' rather than 'habitat restoration'. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423994.xml ABC Local farnorth perth Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Mining Environment:All:All Environment:Mining:All Rural:All:All Rural:Mining:All Australia:QLD:Weipa 4874 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Rehabilitating a mine site for the environment -12.625 141.8777 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-06/canberra-flynn-school-heritage-court/3813716?site=&source=rss A community group has launched action in the ACT Supreme Court seeking to have the old Flynn Primary School heritage listed. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:23:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3424032.xml ABC Local canberra Community and Society:Community Organisations:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:ACT:All Australia:ACT:Flynn 2615 ACT Supreme Court building with sign, Canberra ACT Supreme Court building with sign, Canberra. September 22, 2010. Penny McLintock ABC News: Penny McLintock -35.2167 149.0500 http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2012/02/06/3423986.htm?site=&source=rss Most students wouldn't dream of going back to school early, but at one Moree school, the students are not only back early, they have gone to school on the weekend, to help clean up. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:21:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423986.xml ABC Local newengland Community and Society:All:All Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Parents volunteering in the clean up Parents at St Philomena's spent yesterday cleaning up the grounds and classrooms, school won't be able to start until Wednesday Jennifer Ingall ABC Local Radio: Jennifer Ingall Principal Karen Jager, St Philomena's Karen point to the water line from the floods through the school Jennifer Ingall