http://www.abc.net.au/local/rss/brisbane/all.xml Latest Media Content from 612 ABC Brisbane 2012, Australian Broadcasting Corporation en-au 15 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:51:00 +1000 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3424225.htm?site=brisbane&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 612 ABC Brisbane 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/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3424208.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Floods have ravaged southern Qld and towns in central Qld, mining giant Xstrata palns to merge with Glencore Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:51:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424208.xml 612 ABC Brisbane 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/news/2012-02-06/bligh-statement-due-as-floods-inquiry-continues/3813068?site=brisbane&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 612 ABC Brisbane 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/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424163.htm?site=brisbane&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 612 ABC Brisbane 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/news/2012-02-06/wa-sandalwood-company-buys-midway-station-nt/3813860?site=brisbane&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 612 ABC Brisbane 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/floods-class-action-against-queensland-govt/3813450?site=brisbane&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 612 ABC Brisbane 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/local/stories/2012/02/06/3424007.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Ren Pedersen is on a crusade to fund research into a cure for the disease that killed his young daughter. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3424007.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane northqld adelaide hobart perth Community and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:All Health:All:All Health:Diseases and Disorders:Cancer Health:Medical Research:All Human Interest:People:All Community and Society:Charities:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Ren Pedersen Ren Pedersen ABC Local: Ren Pedersen Ren Pedersen in conversation with Richard Fidler -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3423719.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss There have been more revelations from a key witness at the inquiry into last year's Queensland floods, with a senior water manager questioning the performance of the Wivenhoe Dam's engineers. The timing of the releases of dam water has been criticised, and one law firm is already preparing a class action on behalf of householders flooded in last January disaster. The water manager has told the inquiry today that the engineers' official version of events is wrong. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423719.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All 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 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 Dam engineers' evidence again questioned There have been more revelations from a key witness at the inquiry into last year's Queensland floods, with a senior water manager questioning the performance of the Wivenhoe Dam's engineers. The timing of the releases of damwater has been criticised, and one law firm is already preparing a class action on behalf of householders flooded in last's January disaster. The water manager has told the inquiry today that the engineers' official version of events is wrong. Matt Wordsworth Wivenhoe Dam engineers defend decisions Wivenhoe Dam engineers have been accused of colluding to hide the truth and forced to defend their water release strategies in the days leading up to Brisbane's inundation at the Qld floods inquiry. Francene Norton -27.3500 152.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/06/3423651.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Australian Northern Soul Favourites Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:53:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423651.xml 612 ABC Brisbane canberra sydney alicesprings brisbane goldcoast adelaide melbourne perth Arts and Entertainment:Music:Pop Arts and Entertainment:Music:Soul Arts and Entertainment:Music:Australian Composers Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Mermaid Beach 4218 Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 RareCollections: Northern Soul from Downunder A selection of Australian Northern Soul favourites Jordie Kilby ABC: Jordie Kilby RareCollections: Northern Soul Looking at Australian tracks that have become Northern Soul favourites Jordie Kilby -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2012/s3422775.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Flood engineers have been accused of mismanaging Wivenhoe Dam and colluding to cover it up, in an afternoon of more dramatic exchanges at Queensland's Floods Inquiry. Also today, there were more tears and proclamations of innocence from the dam's engineers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:48:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422775.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Environment:Rivers:Dams and Reservoirs Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Flood engineers accused of mismanagement Wivenhoe dam : Flood engineers accused of colluding over cover-up Flood engineers have been accused of mismanaging Wivenhoe Dam and colluding to cover it up, in an afternoon of more dramatic exchanges at Queensland's Floods Inquiry. Also today, there were more tears and proclamations of innocence from the dam's engineers. Annie Guest Qld flood inquiry hears evidence against dam engineers The Queensland floods inquiry is investigating claims engineers at Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, breached their operating manual and added to flood damage. Francene Norton -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-05/boomers-edge-thunder/3812448?site=brisbane&source=rss Bulleen finished its Queensland WNBL road trip with an 83-80 win over the Thunder on Sunday afternoon. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:35:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423435.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane melbourne Sport:All:All Sport:Basketball:All Sport:Basketball:WNBL Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Logan Central 4114 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Bulleen 3105 -27.6306 153.1139 http://www.abc.net.au/sport/offsiders/content/2010/s3423381.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Brisbane's winning streak came to a halt and Harry Kewell slammed his team's 'disgusting' form. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:47:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423381.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane melbourne Sport:Soccer:A-League Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Painful summer for record-breaking Roar Painful summer for record-breaking Roar Offsiders : Offsiders Painful summer for record-breaking Roar Brisbane's winning streak came to a halt and Harry Kewell slammed his team's 'disgusting' form. Barrie Cassidy http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-04/norman-helps-broncos-down-cowboys/3811976?site=brisbane&source=rss Corey Norman led Brisbane to a 28-22 trial victory over North Queensland on Saturday evening. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:03:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423248.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane northqld Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Sport:Rugby League:NRL Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Redcliffe 4020 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 Norman makes his move Corey Norman of the Broncos breaks through the Cowboys defence during the round one NRL match at Lang Park on March 12, 2010 Jonathan Wood Getty Images: Jonathan Wood -27.2309 153.1083 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-04/qld-flood-inquiry-hits-back-at-courier-mail/3811628?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's Floods commissioner has attacked a report in today's Courier Mail newspaper, which she says threatens to undermine public confidence in the floods inquiry. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:29:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3423149.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 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/local/stories/2012/02/03/3422785.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Major flood warnings have been issued for the Barwon River at Mungindi, the lower Gwydir and Mehi rivers, and the Namoi River at Wee Waa. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:14:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422785.xml 612 ABC Brisbane newengland brisbane Community and Society:All:All Disasters and Accidents:All:All Environment:All:All Human Interest:All:All Lifestyle and Leisure:All:All Rural:All:All Weather:All:All Australia:NSW:Moree 2400 Australia:NSW:Mungindi 2406 Australia:NSW:Pallamallawa 2399 Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340 Australia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388 Australia:QLD:Yarraman 4614 Wee Waa flooding Flooding at Wee Waa pictured 2.30pm, February 3, 2012 Shanna Rowlands Submitted: Shanna Rowlands -29.465 149.8399 http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2012/02/03/3422941.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss The next Queensland Government to determine future of operation. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:19:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422941.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Business, Economics and Finance:Industry:Mining Environment:Conservation:All Environment:Mining:All Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Rural:Mining:All Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Australia:QLD:Dunwich 4183 Sandmining on Stradbroke Island to be decided at state poll Sandmining on Stradbroke Island to be decided at state poll Stateline Queensland : Stateline Queensland Sandmining on Stradbroke Island to be decided at state poll The next Queensland Government to determine future of operation. Francene Norton http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/more-startling-allegations-at-flood-inquiry/3810828?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's flood inquiry has heard extraordinary allegations that engineers who controlled Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam during last summer's disaster colluded to hide the truth. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:50:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422890.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 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/2012-02-03/hartley-australia27s-best-keeper3a-hopes/3810832?site=brisbane&source=rss James Hopes believes the current national wicketkeeping dilemma "stinks" of selectors waiting for Tim Paine, as he nudged Chris Hartley into the spotlight. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:02:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422873.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Cricket:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Hartley leads Bulls to safety Hartley leads Bulls to safety Getty: Chris Hyde : Getty: Chris Hyde -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3422171.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss A senior engineer has denied misleading Queensland's Floods Inquiry over the management of Brisbane's main water supply dam before last year's disaster. Counsel assisting the inquiry yesterday accused the flood engineer at Wivenhoe Dam of creating a fictitious report about the flood. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422171.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Environment:Rivers:Dams and Reservoirs Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Flood engineer rejects fictitious report tag Wivenhoe dam : Flood engineer rejects 'fictitious' report tag A senior engineer has denied misleading Queensland's Floods Inquiry over the management of Brisbane's main water supply dam before last year's disaster. Counsel assisting the inquiry yesterday accused the flood engineer at Wivenhoe Dam of creating a fictitious report about the flood. Annie Guest -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3422669.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss We're going to keep you updated with the flooding situation in the south west, the bureau have just revised their river models to give us a better picture of what heights the likes of the Maranoa and Balonne as well as the Moonie are going to get to. We'll drop in on a property owner north of Mitchell and see how he's coping with record flooding and we'll hear from a St George farmer who says his cotton is already going under. But we're pleased to report the situation in western Queensland is settling down - the sun is even trying to come out in Charleville. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3422669.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/indonesian-national-sentenced-for-people-smuggling/3809844?site=brisbane&source=rss A 28-year-old Indonesian national has pleaded guilty in Brisbane's District Court to people smuggling. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422497.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Community and Society:Immigration:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:WA:All Indonesia:All:All -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/03/3422561.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Folklorist Rob Willis has been travelling around Australia for decades recording old songs and stories. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:20:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3422561.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane adelaide hobart melbourne perth Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:History:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:People:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NT:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Rob Willis Rob Willis ABC Local: Rob Willis Rob Willis in conversation with Richard Fidler -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/telegraph/content/2012/s3422491.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Farmers markets and small distributors are tapping into a rising discontent with power of big supermarkets. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422491.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:All:All Rural:Community Development:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 an farm cooperatives protect farmers from the supermarket wars? -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/dam-engineer-continues-testimony-over-fictional-flood-report/3809030?site=brisbane&source=rss A dam engineer has rejected allegations he created a false flood report and misled the Queensland Floods Commission. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:51:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422434.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All 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 Inquiry looks at dam safety before Queensland floods The Queensland Floods Commission hearings are looking at what happened in the days before water was released from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam and parts of the city were flooded. John Taylor -27.3500 152.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/10th-labor-mp-announces-retiring-at-election/3809818?site=brisbane&source=rss Pine Rivers MP Carolyn Male has announced she is stepping down at the March Queensland election Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:49:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422479.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Strathpine 4500 -27.3 152.9833 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/flooding-hampers-missing-yachtie-search/3809674?site=brisbane&source=rss There are grave concerns for a 75-year-old yachtsman still missing in the flood-swollen Hastings River on the New South Wales mid-north coast. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:58:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422399.xml 612 ABC Brisbane coffscoast midnorthcoast brisbane Community and Society:Missing Person:All Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Maritime Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450 Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -31.431 152.9088 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/councils-set-up-community-disaster-website/3809526?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland councils are setting up a 'disaster hub' website for residents to access the latest information about a natural disaster in their community. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422304.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane widebay farnorth capricornia westqld tropic sunshine northwest goldcoast southqld Community and Society:Regional:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Rural:Community Development:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 -23.4445 144.2475 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-03/qld-party-fails-to-register-before-election/3809500?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland Party candidates will contest the state election as independents, because the organisation failed to officially register as a political party. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:54:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3422297.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane widebay farnorth capricornia westqld tropic sunshine northwest goldcoast southqld northqld Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Minor Parties Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/02/03/3421788.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Jellyfish might be able to shut down a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, but they are not taking over the world's oceans and turning them into slime, say scientists. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421788.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Environment:Oceans and Reefs:All Science and Technology:Biology:Marine Biology Science and Technology:Animals:Invertebrates Australia:QLD:Griffith University 4111 Australia:WA:University of Western Australia 6009 Jellyfish gather in a marine lake in Palau in the Pacific No need to panic: reports of jellyfish numbers exploding were based on a boom period say researchers Michael Dawson, University of California Reuters: Michael Dawson, University of California Nomura jellyfish Data shows the giant Nomura jellyfish is on the rise off the coast of Japan. It is the only place where jellyfish numbers are rising. Janne Hellesten WikimediaCommons: Janne Hellesten http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/dam-engineer-accused-of-fabricating-flood-report/3808058?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's floods inquiry has accused a dam engineer of fabricating a flood report because he was afraid of what people would think. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:31:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421845.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Inquiry looks at dam safety before Queensland floods The Queensland Floods Commission hearings are looking at what happened in the days before water was released from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam and parts of the city were flooded. John Taylor -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2012/s3421924.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss The Queensland Floods Commission hearings are looking at what happened in the days before water was released from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam and parts of the city were flooded. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421924.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Environment:Rivers:Dams and Reservoirs Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Fernvale 4306 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Inquiry looks at dam safety before Queensland floods Inquiry looks at dam safety before Queensland floods 7.30 Report : 7.30 Report Inquiry looks at dam safety before Queensland floods The Queensland Floods Commission hearings are looking at what happened in the days before water was released from Brisbane's Wivenhoe Dam and parts of the city were flooded. John Taylor -27.3500 152.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/20120202-school-attendance-welfare-pay-link-trial/3807952?site=brisbane&source=rss An evaluation of a trial linking the welfare payments of parents to the school attendance of their children has found the threat can be effective, but not for long. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:35:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421790.xml 612 ABC Brisbane alicesprings darwin brisbane Education:Access To Education:All Education:All:All Education:Schools:Public Schools Government and Politics:Federal Government:All Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870 Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Peter Garrett addresses National Press Club Environment Minister Peter Garrett raises both hands in the air during a speech to the National Press Club on October 27, 2009. Alan Porritt AAP: Alan Porritt -12.4668 130.8433 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/yacht-skipper-missing-in-hastings-river/3807512?site=brisbane&source=rss A search is underway for a Brisbane man missing from a yacht in the Hastings River on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:23:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421563.xml 612 ABC Brisbane coffscoast midnorthcoast brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Maritime Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450 Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Police search for missing yacht skipper Flood-swollen waters are hampering police efforts to search for a man who went missing from a yacht at Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast. -31.431 152.9088 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-24/south-east-queensland-flash-flooding---january-2012/3790910?site=brisbane&source=rss A number of flood warnings and watches are current for South East and Western Queensland. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:41:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3414840.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Flooding at Toombul Flooding at Toombul ABC : ABC -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/roar-out-to-rattle-mariners/3807910?site=brisbane&source=rss Brisbane is focused on hurting Central Coast's pre-finals momentum rather than keeping hold of the A-League premier's plate. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:37:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421738.xml 612 ABC Brisbane centralcoast brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Gosford 2250 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Mariners erase grand final nightmares Mariners erase grand final nightmares AAP: Dave Hunt : AAP: Dave Hunt -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/john-tibaldi/3807760?site=brisbane&source=rss Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421691.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Dam engineer leaves flood inquiry Dam engineer leaves flood inquiry AAP: Dan Peled : AAP: Dan Peled -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/qld-floods-inquiry-resumes-hearings/3806568?site=brisbane&source=rss The Queensland floods inquiry has reopened hearings to investigate allegations that Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, may have been mismanaged during last year's disaster. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:01:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421190.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Planning:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Environment:Rivers:Dams and Reservoirs Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305 Flood inquiry to examine Wivenhoe allegations Queensland's floods inquiry will restart after allegations emerged that Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, was mismanaged during the 2011 disaster. Francene Norton -27.6171 152.76 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3421677.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Rain continues to come down in the southern interior with the town of Mitchell on flood alert as well as Eulo and Bollon. As well concern is now turning to St George also. Today also marks the anniversary of cyclone Yasi, we're going to talk to a teacher who's school was badly damaged and then flooded, but apparently the teachers and kids are treating today like any other. And about 2000 head of cattle from all over central Queensland have been under the hammer this morning at a special steer sale in Biggenden, we'll check in on top prices. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:24:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3421677.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Qld Country Hour 2/2/12 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3421341.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss The commission of inquiry into last year's Queensland floods has begun extended hearings to investigate allegations it's been misled, and that the catastrophe was avoidable. It's recalling witnesses to examine fresh claims that insufficient water was incrementally released from Wivenhoe Dam, necessitating a major release that contributed to the Brisbane flood. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421341.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:QLD:All 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 Global manufacturing lift: trend or one-off? Manufacturing activity is picking up around the world, prompting some analysts to wonder if we're seeing the dawn of a new wave of economic growth. The Australian dollar is also riding high. Meanwhile, Wesfarmers' supermarket business, Coles, is gaining ground on Woolworths. David Taylor -28.07607 153.414073 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/search-continues-for-missing-woman/3807190?site=brisbane&source=rss Detectives, members of the police stock squad and State Emergency Service volunteers today will join the search for a missing Gold Coast woman. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421509.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane goldcoast Community and Society:Missing Person:All Australia:QLD:Beechmont 4211 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 -28.1000 153.2000 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/02/3421377.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Tony Attwood is one of the world's leading experts on Asperger's Syndrome. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:48:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3421377.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane adelaide hobart perth Human Interest:People:All Health:Diseases and Disorders:Autism Spectrum Disorder Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Tony Attwood Tony Attwood ABC Local: Tony Attwood Tony Attwood in conversation with Richard Fidler -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-02/govt-considers-funding-implications-for-historic-wages-decision/3806924?site=brisbane&source=rss The Queensland Government says it will assess whether more state funding is needed to help community organisations pay for a historic equal wages decision. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:32:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3421334.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane widebay farnorth capricornia westqld tropic sunshine northwest goldcoast southqld northqld Community and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:All Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 -23.3782 150.5106 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/palmer-unleashes-over-flood-response/3805512?site=brisbane&source=rss Mining magnate Clive Palmer has launched an attack on the Queensland Government, the media and the flood response during an extraordinary media conference to discuss his latest lawsuit. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:04:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420889.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:All:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Mining magnate Clive Palmer with white hair (generic) Mining magnate Clive Palmer with white hair (generic) Rebecca Le May : Rebecca Le May Mining magnate Palmer attacks Government Mining magnate Clive Palmer launched a tirade at a media conference to back up his stunning lawsuit against QR National. Chris O'Brien -28.07607 153.414073 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/environmental-concerns-on-new-abc-building/3804050?site=brisbane&source=rss Environmental consultants employed on the ABC's new Queensland headquarters in Brisbane temporarily resigned over concerns that key environmental health measures had been dumped in order to save money, leaked documents have revealed. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:22:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420396.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Business, Economics and Finance:Company News:All Environment:All:All Environment:Environmental Management:All Environment:Environmental Technology:All Information and Communication:All:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:ABC Information and Communication:Broadcasting:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:South Bank 4101 ABC building, South Bank ABC building, South Bank ABC News : ABC News ABC reject environmental criticism of new Brisbane HQ The ABC defends the environmental credentials of its new headquarters in Brisbane amid criticism by the project's environmental consultants. -27.4833 153.0167 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/escaped-sex-offender-appears-in-court/3804520?site=brisbane&source=rss A Supreme Court judge in Brisbane has issued a detention order against a convicted sex offender who cut off his GPS tracking device and allegedly assaulted an off-duty police officer. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:21:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420491.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Richlands 4077 Recaptured sex offender appears in court Convicted sex offender Andrew Ellis, who removed his GPS tracking bracelet and fled from monitored housing sparking a police hunt in Brisbane, has appeared in court. -27.5833 152.9500 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/reds-hungry-to-avenge-tahs-rout/3805464?site=brisbane&source=rss The Super Rugby champion Queensland Reds will kick off their title defence further motivated to make New South Wales pay for their 2011 "embarrassment". Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420849.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby Union:All Sport:Rugby Union:Super 14 Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Horne tackles Faingaa Anthony Faingaa of the Reds is tackled by Rob Horne of the Waratahs during the round two Super Rugby match at the Olympic stadium on February 26, 2011 in Sydney, Australia Mark Nolan Getty Images: Mark Nolan -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/30/3418519.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Derivatives expert and global risk analyst Satyajit Das isn't afraid to speak his mind about the messy world of finance. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:59:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3418519.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane adelaide hobart perth Business, Economics and Finance:All:All Business, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:All Business, Economics and Finance:Economic Trends:All Business, Economics and Finance:Markets:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:People:All Business, Economics and Finance:Management:All Business, Economics and Finance:Markets:Stockmarket Business, Economics and Finance:Markets:Futures Business, Economics and Finance:Money and Monetary Policy:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Satyajit Das Satyajit Das supplied: Satyajit Das Satyajit Das in conversation with Richard Fidler -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/31/3419557.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Rachel Wotton is a sex worker whose client list includes several people with disabilities. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:57:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3419557.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane adelaide hobart perth Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Prostitution:All Health:Disabilities:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:People:All Community and Society:Sexuality:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Rachel Wotton Rachel Wotton provided: Rachel Wotton Rachel Wotton in conversation with Richard Fidler -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/rudd-backs-jones-at-ashgrove/3805242?site=brisbane&source=rss Kevin Rudd has weighed into the Queensland election campaign, saying the Brisbane seat of Ashgrove will be a David and Goliath battle between LNP leader Campbell Newman and Labor incumbent Kate Jones. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420779.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:All:All Government and Politics:Federal - State Issues:All Government and Politics:Parliament:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Political Parties:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Person:All:All Person:Rudd, Kevin:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Ashgrove 4060 Rudd lends a hand to Kate Jones campaign Rudd lends a hand to Kate Jones campaign AAP: Dan Peled : AAP: Dan Peled -27.45 152.9833 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/kevin-rudd-kate-jonesjpg/3805348?site=brisbane&source=rss Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:56:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420808.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Federal Government:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:QLD:Ashgrove 4060 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Rudd lends a hand to Kate Jones campaign Rudd lends a hand to Kate Jones campaign AAP: Dan Peled : AAP: Dan Peled -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/marshall-tips-jt-to-shine-at-six/3803296?site=brisbane&source=rss Benji Marshall believes the world's best rugby league player Johnathan Thurston will get even better by moving from half-back to five-eighth. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3419942.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Sport:Rugby League:NRL Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Carrara 4211 All Stars prepare for Gold Coast showdown Team members from the Indigenous and NRL All Stars have attended the competition's launch ahead of their annual clash on the Gold Coast. -28.0333 153.3667 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3420745.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss There's been more heavy falls overnight in the states sodden southern interior. That's put more water into the likes of the Warrego and Maranoa rivers. Mr Stewart says it will cause a minor flood in the Warrego but they are monitoring what 200 millimetres in the headwaters of the Maranoa will mean for the town of Mitchell Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:46:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3420745.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Rural:All:All Environment:Rivers:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Bradley's Gully flood Bradley's Gully flood in Charleville, taken 3:30 pm, Tuesday 31st Jan. Karen Tully Audience supplied: Karen Tully The weather bureau says more rain in the Maranoa and the Warrego systems is seeing the rivers rise Jimmy Stewert says gives an outline on what the rivers were doing at lunchtime today. Amy Phillips -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/02/s3420726.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss On the program we have the latest river and road reports for you across the state as well as hear how Charleville and Eulo residents are handling the flooding in their towns. Australia's largest Tomato growers, SP Exports near Bundaberg is apparently selling off land to pay some debts and Woolworths have today matched Coles discounted prices for fruit and vege, you can pick up a iceberg lettuce today for 98 cents, but the war has prompted calls for stronger laws to protect farmers. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:27:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3420726.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Queensland Country Hour podcast 1/2/12 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/show-society-snubs-carrara-talks/3805004?site=brisbane&source=rss The Gold Coast Show Society has pulled out of discussions about a new home for the community organisation. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420662.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane goldcoast Community and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:All Community and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:All Community and Society:Urban Development and Planning:All Event:All:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:QLD:Carrara 4211 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 -28.0333 153.3667 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/01/3420435.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Author Charlotte Wood's latest book is about people and their pets, and the very human things we project onto animals. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3420435.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane adelaide hobart perth Arts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):All Arts and Entertainment:Books (Literature):Non Fiction Human Interest:Animals:All Human Interest:People:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Charlotte Wood Charlotte Wood ABC Local: Charlotte Wood Charlotte Wood in conversation with Richard Fidler. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/01/3420468.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss James Panichi says most of what we all think we know about Italy is wrong. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:37:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3420468.xml 612 ABC Brisbane sydney brisbane adelaide hobart perth Human Interest:People:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:All Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:TAS:All Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 James Panichi James Panichi supplied: James Panichi James Panichi in conversation with Richard Fidler. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/02/01/3420515.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Professor Roly Sussex is back for 2012, and after last week's Australia Day Honours he can add the letters OAM to his title! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:19:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201202\3420515.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine goldcoast Education:Subjects:Languages Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mermaid Beach 4218 Professor Roly Sussex Professor Roly Sussex Professor Roly Sussex ABC local: Professor Roly Sussex A Word in Your Ear: Aussie rhyming slang Professor Roly Sussex is back for 2012, and in recognition of Australia day he looks back at the words and slang we still use in Australia but have origins in the UK. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-01/sex-offender-charged-after-going-missing/3803722?site=brisbane&source=rss A convicted sex offender has been charged with multiple offences after going missing from a monitored house in Brisbane. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3420048.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Law, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Seventeen Mile Rocks 4073 Australia:QLD:Wacol 4076 -27.55 152.95 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/sex-offender-wanted-after-slipping-gps/3803214?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland police have caught a dangerous sex offender who had been on the run in Brisbane's south-west since midnight after removing his GPS tracking device. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:14:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201202\3419918.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Assault Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Seventeen Mile Rocks 4073 Australia:QLD:Wacol 4076 Andrew Ellis Andrew Ellis Qld Corrective Services : Qld Corrective Services -27.55 152.95 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/lions-aim-to-step-up/3803216?site=brisbane&source=rss A confident Brisbane outfit plans to showcase its determination in next month's preseason competition. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:56:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419919.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Australian Football League:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Brown leads beaten Lions off the park Jonathan Brown leads the Lions off the field in Adelaide after Brisbane slumped to its fifth straight defeat in a 12-point loss to the Crows on May 23, 2010 Morne de Klerk Getty Images: Morne de Klerk -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/sica-pleads-not-guilty/3802508?site=brisbane&source=rss The judge presiding over the Brisbane Supreme Court murder trial of Max Sica has warned jurors against investigating the history of the case. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419602.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and Manslaughter Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Max Sica Max Sica AAP: Dave Hunt, file photo : AAP: Dave Hunt, file photo -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/01/s3419872.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Australia's largest pastoral company, the Australian Agricultural Company, has reported earnings of 58.1 million dollars before tax. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:55:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3419872.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Livestock:Beef Cattle Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 AAco CEO David Farley speaking with the Country Hour in Darwin. AAco CEO David Farley speaking with the Country Hour in Darwin. Carl Curtain ABC Rural: Carl Curtain Listen to David Farley chat with Amy Phillips about the companies profit announcement today He says the good season across the properties is the main contributor to the healthy bottom line. Amy Phillips -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/norman2c-hunt-named-as-broncos-halves/3802996?site=brisbane&source=rss Brisbane youngsters Corey Norman and Ben Hunt have been named in the halves for the Broncos' preseason trial against North Queensland at Redcliffe. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419787.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane northqld Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Sport:Rugby League:NRL Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 Norman makes his move Corey Norman of the Broncos breaks through the Cowboys defence during the round one NRL match at Lang Park on March 12, 2010 Jonathan Wood Getty Images: Jonathan Wood -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/01/s3419760.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss What do local shoppers think of Coles decision to slash prices of some lines of fruit and vegetables? You may not be surprised to hear that many think its great, because it will reduce the weekly shopping bill but industry is baffled, asking how growers who have signed supply deals with Coles are able to stay afloat. And despite a challenging year with the temporary suspension of the live cattle trade with Indonesia and the high Australian dollar - the Australian Agricultural Company has posted a healthy profit. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3419760.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Qld Country Hour Podcast -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/31/3419637.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss When a child leaves your care for the first time to go to childcare or school, it can be stressful for child and parent alike. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:58:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3419637.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Community and Society:Family and Children:Parenting Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Professor Matt Sanders Professor Matt Sanders Supplied: Triple P Podcast: first time away Professor Matt Sanders speaks with Steve Austin about how to prepare your kids for a change in their care arrangements. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/31/3419469.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Actor Josh Lawson is back in his hometown to promote his new movie Any Questions For Ben. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3419469.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):All Arts and Entertainment:Film (Movies):Comedy (Film) Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Josh Lawson and Bruce Redman Josh Lawson (left) and Bruce Redman Anne O'Keefe ABC Local: Anne O'Keefe Josh Lawson talks about Questions for Ben Josh Lawson talks about his new movie Any Questions for Ben? with 612's Tim Cox and theatre guru Bruce Redman. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/brisbane-touted-for-new-naval-base/3801974?site=brisbane&source=rss Brisbane has been flagged as the likely location for a new Navy base. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:51:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419252.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Defence and National Security:Defence Forces:Navy Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Naval ships docked at Garden Island Naval ships docked at Garden Island, Sydney, in May, 2010. Dean Lewins, file photo AAP: Dean Lewins, file photo -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/batsman-forrest-picked-out-of-the-blue/3801056?site=brisbane&source=rss A year ago Peter Forrest was dumped from New South Wales' one-day cricket team. Twelve months later he is the shock batting selection in Australia's tri-series squad. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:17:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418928.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Cricket:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Forrest drives strongly Forrest drives strongly Bradley Kanaris: Getty Images : Bradley Kanaris: Getty Images Interview: Peter Forrest Peter Forrest admits his surprise at being called up for the Australian one-day when speaking to Grandstand's Alister Nicholson. Alister Nicholson -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/interview-peter-forrest/3802054?site=brisbane&source=rss Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:14:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419287.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Cricket:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Interview: Peter Forrest Peter Forrest admits his surprise at being called up for the Australian one-day when speaking to Grandstand's Alister Nicholson. Alister Nicholson -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/man-jailed-trying-to-hire-hitman/3801902?site=brisbane&source=rss A Brisbane man was jailed yesterday for trying to procure a hitman to kill his wife's friend. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:32:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419228.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-31/singh-triple-murder-trial-to-begin/3801746?site=brisbane&source=rss The trial of accused triple murderer Max Sica is due to get underway in the Supreme Court in Brisbane today. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:33:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419171.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and Manslaughter Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 TV still of photo of three Singh children murdered in their parent's Brisbane home in April, 2003. TV still of photo of three Singh children murdered in their parent's Brisbane home in April, 2003. (LtoR) Neelma Singh, 24, her 18-year-old brother Kunal and 12-year-old sister Sidhi, were found dead in a spa in a Bridgeman Downs home in 2003. Their parents, Shirley and Vijay Singh, were away on business in Fiji at the time. ABC TV News: -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/qantas-plane-makes-emergency-landing/3799510?site=brisbane&source=rss Qantas says no problems have been found at this stage with a passenger jet that was forced to divert to north-west Queensland on Sunday night. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:25:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418168.xml 612 ABC Brisbane darwin brisbane westqld northwest Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Air and Space Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Australia:NT:Darwin 0800 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Qantas jet grounded in Mt Isa in Qld Qantas jet grounded in Mt Isa in Qld ABC North West : ABC North West Qantas plane makes forced landing Qantas says engineers cannot find anything wrong with a passenger jet that made a forced landing in north-west Queensland. -20.7287 139.4897 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/gladstone-harbour-fishers-demand-20m-compo/3799884?site=brisbane&source=rss A $20 million compensation claim has been lodged in a court in Rockhampton today by fishermen and businesses adversely affected by the Gladstone Harbour development in central Queensland. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:21:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418355.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane capricornia Government and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:All Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Rural:Fishing, Aquaculture:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680 Barramundi with lesions from Gladstone Barramundi with lesions from Gladstone Supplied: Gladstone Fish Markets : Supplied: Gladstone Fish Markets Gladstone fishers seek $20m compensation More than 60 commerical fishing operators and business owners in Gladstone in central Queensland launch legal action, demanding $20m in compensation after sick marine animals and fishing bans in the region. Marlina Whop -23.8475 151.2578 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/qld-police-issue-child-abduction-alert/3801368?site=brisbane&source=rss A three-year-old boy at the centre of a child abduction alert on Queensland's Darling Downs has been located. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:24:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3419055.xml 612 ABC Brisbane southqld brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Australia:QLD:Brookstead 4364 Australia:QLD:Millmerran 4357 -27.7500 151.4333 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/man-jailed-for-hiring-hitman-to-kill-wife/3801066?site=brisbane&source=rss A Brisbane man has been jailed for trying to procure a hitman to kill his wife's friend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418971.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and Manslaughter Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Rocklea 4106 -27.55 153.0167 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/horwill-played-through-pain-at-world-cup/3800830?site=brisbane&source=rss Wallabies skipper James Horwill has revealed he played last year's World Cup tournament with a niggling finger injury. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418816.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby Union:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 James Horwill James Horwill of the Wallabies looks on after losing the Tri-Nations Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand at Eden Park on August 6, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. Hannah Johnston : Hannah Johnston Interview: James Horwill Queensland captain James Horwill told Grandstand's Zane Bojack he is confident a finger injury will not curb his role in the Reds' Super Rugby campaign. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/01/s3418869.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Legislation aimed at protecting the Queensland's prime agricultural land against permanent development comes into force today. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:13:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3418869.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Rural:Agricultural Policy:All Rural:Community Development:All Rural:Mining:All Rural:Sustainable and Alternative Farming:All Australia:QLD:Cambooya 4358 Prime cropping land is now protected from some mining under Qld state legislation Some land around southern and central Queensland is included. Robin McConchie -27.7000 151.8500 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/qld/content/2012/01/s3418787.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Some of Queensland's best cropping land is officially protected with the Strategic Cropping Land Act of 2011 coming into effect. A lobby group on the Darling Downs fighting against coal mining says its an historic moment. We'll bring you some of the big rainfall totals seen over the weekend, especially in the west and central parts of the state, and the egg industry has called a crisis meeting to try and solve a looming egg oversupply problem. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:43:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3418787.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Rural Media:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Queensland Country Hour 30/1/12 Queensland Country Hour 30/1/12 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/car-crash-trio-saved-in-cliff-rescue/3800226?site=brisbane&source=rss Rescuers have freed three people trapped in a car teetering on a cliff near Queensland's southern border. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418566.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane southqld Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Australia:QLD:Killarney 4373 Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370 -28.3395 152.2958 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/alleged-fraudster-to-plead-guilty-lawyer/3800042?site=brisbane&source=rss The lawyer for alleged Queensland Health fraudster Joel Barlow says his client admits his guilt and could be sentenced by the end of the year. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418482.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Wanted: Qld Health worker Joel Barlow Wanted: Qld Health worker Joel Barlow AAP : AAP -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/nz-crime-history-checks-too-late-opposition/3799948?site=brisbane&source=rss The Queensland Opposition says it has taken too long to introduce widespread criminal history checks for New Zealand residents working in the state. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:20:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418400.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Law, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/three-men-shot-near-brisbane/3799832?site=brisbane&source=rss Investigations are continuing at Logan, south of Brisbane, where three men were shot in two separate incidents over the weekend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418321.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:Crime:All Australia:QLD:Loganholme 4129 -27.6833 153.1972 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-30/farmland-protection-law-takes-effect/3799806?site=brisbane&source=rss New legislation takes effect today to protect Queensland's best agricultural land. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3418296.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane widebay farnorth capricornia westqld tropic sunshine northwest goldcoast southqld northqld Environment:Land Management:All Law, Crime and Justice:Laws:All Rural:Agricultural Crops:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870 Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/24/3414718.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Useful information and handy links for dealing with the severe weather in the southeast corner. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:35:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3414718.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine goldcoast Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Disasters and Accidents:Storm:All Weather:All:All Weather:Storm:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mermaid Beach 4218 Flooded underpass at Station Street Pomona The Station Street underpass at Pomona is closed due to flooding, Friday 27 January, 2012. Bruce Atkinson ABC Local: Bruce Atkinson -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-29/roar-defence-again-caught-napping/3798824?site=brisbane&source=rss Ange Postecoglou concedes something is amiss after the Roar again conceded an early goal in a 1-0 loss to Newcastle. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417937.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou Getty Images: Chris Hyde : Getty Images: Chris Hyde -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-28/united-down-roar-to-clinch-title/3798330?site=brisbane&source=rss Canberra United proved too strong for Brisbane Roar in the W-League grand final, winning 3-2 in a thriller at McKellar Park. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:54:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417734.xml 612 ABC Brisbane canberra brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:All Australia:ACT:All Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Canberra celebrates with the W-League trophy Canberra celebrates with the W-League trophy Getty Images: Stefan Postles : Getty Images: Stefan Postles -35.2772 149.1292 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-28/jets-stun-the-roar-in-rainy-brisbane/3798518?site=brisbane&source=rss The Newcastle Jets snatched a surprise 1-0 win over the Roar in a rain-soaked A-League encounter in Brisbane. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417813.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Jobe Wheelhouse celebrates his goal Jobe Wheelhouse celebrates his goal Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris : Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-28/interview-gary-van-egmond/3798604?site=brisbane&source=rss Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond spoke to Grandstand after the 1-0 win over the Brisbane Roar. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:32:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417826.xml 612 ABC Brisbane newcastle brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300 Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Interview: Gary van Egmond Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond spoke to Grandstand after the 1-0 win over the Brisbane Roar. -32.9298 151.7828 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-28/jobe-wheelhouse-celebrates-his-goal/3798478?site=brisbane&source=rss Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417810.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Jobe Wheelhouse celebrates his goal Jobe Wheelhouse celebrates his goal Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris : Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2012/s3417580.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss The cost of living is set to become one of the big issues in Queensland's state election campaign with the price of electricity one of the major concerns. New figures show 2012 is on track for record numbers of disconnections simply because people cannot afford to pay their power bills. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:56:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417580.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Disasters and Accidents:Storm:All Weather:Rainfall:All Weather:Storm:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Cost of living an election issue for Premier Anna Bligh and Energy Minister Stephen Robertson Queensland Premier Anna Bligh (left) and Natural Resources Minister Stephen Robertson during a post cabinet press conference in Brisbane, Monday, April 6, 2009. Angela Harper-Erini AAP: Angela Harper-Erini Cost of living issues set to dominate Queensland state election The cost of living is set to become one of the big issues in Queensland's state election campaign with the price of electricity one of the major concerns. New figures show 2012 is on track for record numbers of disconnections simply because people cannot afford to pay their power bills. Matt Wordsworth Qld voters favour 2012 election: poll A Galaxy Poll indicates 61 percent of Queensland voters do not want an early election but state politicians have begun the faux campaign. -27.3500 152.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-28/lightning-overhaul-thunder/3797936?site=brisbane&source=rss Adelaide Lightning produced a stunning final quarter to beat the Thunder 63-52 in their WNBL game at Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:07:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417549.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Basketball:All Sport:Basketball:WNBL Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Logan City Dc 4114 -27.6306 153.1139 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/rain-continues-for-se-qld/3795578?site=brisbane&source=rss South-east Queensland is counting the cost of its second major deluge in recent days, with falls of up to 100 millimetres per hour recorded this morning in both the Gold and Sunshine Coast regions. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416590.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine goldcoast Weather:Rainfall:All Weather:Storm:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Bribie Island 4507 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Caboolture 4510 Australia:QLD:Pomona 4568 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Floods swamp Queensland towns Heavy rains in Queensland's south-east have caused flooding and shut down roads for the second time in one week. Lauren Day -26.9167 153.1167 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/life-savers-training-people-in-vietnam-feature/3797764?site=brisbane&source=rss As thousands of West Australians swarm to the beach this summer, they will be watched over by dedicated surf lifesaving volunteers. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417512.xml 612 ABC Brisbane canberra brisbane perth Sport:Other Sports:Surf Life Saving Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:WA:Perth 6000 Vietnam:All:All The trainee Vietnamese lifesavers pose with boards with Aussie lifeguard Katherine Waterhouse 27 Jan The trainee Vietnamese lifesavers pose with boards with Aussie lifeguard Katherine Waterhouse 27 January 2012 : -31.9234 115.8834 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/hala-headed-for-surgery/3797492?site=brisbane&source=rss Bright young Brisbane forward David Hala will undergo surgery on his foot next week and is expected to be sidelined for 10 weeks. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417419.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Sport:Rugby League:NRL Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Hala gets one past the Dragons David Hala of the Broncos celebrates after scoring a try during the round 15 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Lang Park on June 17, 2011 Bradley Kanaris Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/qld-origin-tonga/3792920?site=brisbane&source=rss Esi Tonga will be given an opportunity to explain why he should not be banned from playing Origin after his "no show" at Queensland's emerging camp. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415683.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Sport:Rugby League:State of Origin Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Esi Tonga Esi Tonga Jonathan Wood/Getty Images : Jonathan Wood/Getty Images -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2012/s3416787.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's Premier, Anna Bligh, has been unable to detail her knowledge of Wivenhoe Dam's management during last year's catastrophic Brisbane flood. The Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Floods has been extended so it can investigate concerns that Brisbane's flooding was avoidable after evidence emerged appearing to contradict testimony given at the inquiry. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:09:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416787.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Disasters and Accidents:Storm:All Weather:Rainfall:All Weather:Storm:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Wivenhoe Hill 4311 Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has delayed election Queensland Premier Anna Bligh makes a speech during the Australian Labor Party 47th conference in Brisbane on June 7, 2009. Dale de la Rey AAP Image - file photo: Dale de la Rey Water pours from a floodgate at Wivenhoe Dam Water pours from a floodgate at Wivenhoe Dam, Brisbane's main dam, on January 19, after flooding inundated Brisbane days earlier. Kerrin Binnie ABC News: Kerrin Binnie Queensland Premier under pressure over flood Queensland's Premier, Anna Bligh, has been unable to detail her knowledge of Wivenhoe Dam's management during last year's catastrophic Brisbane flood. The Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland Floods has been extended so it can investigate concerns that Brisbane's flooding was avoidable after evidence emerged appearing to contradict testimony given at the inquiry. Annie Guest Government to lower Wivenhoe Dam levels The Qld Goverment will start lowering the levels of Wivenhoe Dam, north-west of Brisbane, to 75 per cent. Siobhan Barry -27.3500 152.5667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/family-of-missing-gold-coast-woman-appeals-for-help/3797114?site=brisbane&source=rss Police hold grave fears for a woman who has been missing from the Gold Coast hinterland for more than a week. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:08:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417266.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Community and Society:Missing Person:All Australia:QLD:Beechmont 4211 -28.1000 153.2000 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/qld-health-restructure-plans-upset-union/3797070?site=brisbane&source=rss The union representing the state's health workers will go to the Industrial Relations Commission to try to ensure that members get a fair say on the restructure of Queensland Health. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417256.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:All:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Public Sector:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -28.07607 153.414073 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-27/car-drags-police-officer-along-brisbane-road/3796786?site=brisbane&source=rss A police officer has been injured by a driver who sped off while being breath tested at Indooroopilly on Brisbane's westside. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:54:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3417055.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Law, Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:QLD:Indooroopilly 4068 -27.504 152.9803 http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/01/27/3416919.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Spencer Howson had the honour of opening the microphones for the first time at our new South Bank studios this morning. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:00 +1000 \xmlcontent\201201\3416919.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Arts and Entertainment:Radio:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:Radio Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 First South Bank broadcast 6 broadcast corner The glass-walled 612 ABC Brisbane radio studios on the northern corner of the South Bank building. Ursula Skjonnemand ABC Local: Ursula Skjonnemand First South Bank broadcast 1 Spencer and guests Spencer Howson with fellow 612 presenters Phil Smith, Tim Cox, Kelly Higgins-Devine and special guest Russ Tyson, who presented ABC's breakfast radio from 1948-1966. Michelle Pownell ABC Local: Michelle Pownell First South Bank broadcast 2 Spencer at desk Spencer Howson presenting the very first 612 radio program from our new studios at South Bank. Michelle Pownell ABC Local: Michelle Pownell First South Bank broadcast 3 window signs Cherry picker cranes were used to hold up several welcome signs from listeners outside the first floor studio window. Michelle Pownell ABC Local: Michelle Pownell First South Bank broadcast 4 Spencer and guests Former Breakfast presenter Russ Tyson (right) provided Spencer Howson's highlight of the morning when he joined the first South Bank broadcast. Michelle Pownell ABC Local: Michelle Pownell First South Bank broadcast 5 outside building The brand new ABC building at South Bank, which some have dubbed 'the cheese grater' because of it's facade. Ursula Skjonnemand ABC Local: Ursula Skjonnemand First South Bank broadcast 7 view from window The view from 612 ABC Brisbane offices, looking out over South Bank and the city. Ursula Skjonnemand ABC Local: Ursula Skjonnemand First South Bank broadcast 8 panel of guests (From left) Presenters Phil Smith, Tim Cox and Kelly Higgins-Devine join the first 612 broadcast from South Bank, along with former Breakfast presenter, Russ Tyson. Michelle Pownell ABC Local: Michelle Pownell South Bank studios first words on 612 Jason Ireland opens the 612 Breakfast show after winning a competition to say the 'first words' from the new South Bank studios. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/brisbane-beach-australia-dayjpg/3795074?site=brisbane&source=rss Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416434.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Event:Australia Day:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia Day revellers head to Brisbane beach Australia Day revellers head to Brisbane beach ABC News: Nic MacBean : ABC News: Nic MacBean -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/beachball-australia-dayjpg/3795072?site=brisbane&source=rss Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:21:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416423.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Event:Australia Day:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Youngster celebrates Australia Day at the beach Youngster celebrates Australia Day at the beach ABC News: Nic MacBean : ABC News: Nic MacBean -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/cold-water-thrown-on-planned-show-site/3794958?site=brisbane&source=rss A Gold Coast State Opposition MP says there needs to be a rethink of plans to relocate the Gold Coast Show to a site at Carrara. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:52:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416384.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane goldcoast Community and Society:Urban Development and Planning:All Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Australia:QLD:Carrara 4211 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 -28.0333 153.3667 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/a-man-walks-through-the-crowd-gathered-with-aus-flag-and-waltzi/3794986?site=brisbane&source=rss A Banjo Patterson fan walks through the crowd gathered at South Brisbane for Australia Day celebrations on January 26, 2012. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:36:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416379.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Event:Australia Day:All Australia:QLD:South Brisbane 4101 Banjo remembered on Australia Day Banjo remembered on Australia Day ABC News: Giulio Saggin : ABC News: Giulio Saggin -27.4833 153.0167 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/a-member-of-the-noonuccal-dancers-performs-a-smoking-ceremomy-a/3794954?site=brisbane&source=rss A member of the Noonuccal Dancers performs a smoking ceremony at the citizenship ceremony at South Brisbane on January 26, 2012. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:27:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416375.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Community and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):All Event:Australia Day:All Australia:QLD:South Brisbane 4101 Smoking ceremony at citizenship ceremony Smoking ceremony at citizenship ceremony ABC News: Tim Leslie : ABC News: Tim Leslie -27.4833 153.0167 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/newman-rules-out-katter-coalition/3794576?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's election hostilities began in earnest today, with Campbell Newman accused of trying to buy his way into Parliament and the LNP leader himself ruling out a coalition deal with maverick independent Bob Katter. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:06:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416245.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Parliament:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Political Parties:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Government and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland) Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Interview with Bob Katter Bob Katter says nothing will change in Queensland in the LNP wins government. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/storms-to-continue-across-queensland/3793772?site=brisbane&source=rss Emergency authorities are breathing a sigh of relief as the threat of more wild weather eases. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:39:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415958.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane widebay westqld sunshine northwest goldcoast southqld Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Storm:All Weather:All:All Weather:Storm:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670 Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470 Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 Mist hangs over Brisbane Mist hangs over Brisbane ABC News: Giulio Saggin : ABC News: Giulio Saggin -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/crowds-watch-the-australia-day-21-gun-salute---gun-firing-in-ba/3794806?site=brisbane&source=rss Crowds watch the Australia Day 21-gun salute at South Bank in Brisbane on January 26, 2012. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416330.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Human Interest:All:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia Day 21-gun salute Australia Day 21-gun salute ABC News: Giulio Saggin : ABC News: Giulio Saggin -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/fatal-crash-south-west-of-brisbane/3794568?site=brisbane&source=rss A 76-year-old man has been killed in a crash near Boonah, south-west of Brisbane. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:06:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416232.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Road Australia:QLD:Boonah 4310 -28.0019 152.6817 http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201201/s3416294.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss More wild weather is expected across Queensland today with severe thunderstorms predicted for central and southern parts. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:31:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416294.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Rural:Pasture:All Weather:Rainfall:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Floods ravage parts of Queensland Floods ravage parts of Queensland 7pm TV News NSW : 7pm TV News NSW -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/three-to-face-court-over-oil-spill/3791876?site=brisbane&source=rss Three men have appeared in court over an oil spill in the Brisbane River. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:34:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415103.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Environment:Pollution:All Environment:Pollution:Water Pollution Law, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Hamilton 4007 Filipino nationals in court over Qld oil spill The ship master and chief engineer of a vessel that spilled oil into the Brisbane River have appeared in court on charges relating to the incident. -15.5 145.0833 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/blighs-poll-timing-sparks-outcry/3793384?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is facing criticism for firing the starter's pistol on the state election campaign, shoving aside local council elections in the process. Read more about the . Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415881.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Political Parties:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Government and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland) Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Newman claims poll date gives ALP edge Queensland LNP Leader Campbell Newman is unhappy that Premier Anna Bligh has not gone into caretaker mode despite announcing the state election date. Chris O'Brien -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-26/lnp-attacks-new-cmc-appointment/3794292?site=brisbane&source=rss Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman has criticised the State Government's decision to appoint a new CMC head now that the election date has been set. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:07:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3416109.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:States and Territories:All Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/cmc-to-investigate-uq-enrolment-scandal/3792444?site=brisbane&source=rss The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has launched an investigation into an enrolment scandal at the University of Queensland (UQ). Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:42:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415393.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Education:University and Further Education:All Law, Crime and Justice:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 CMC to investigate university nepotism scandal The Crime and Misconduct Commission will review the University of Queensland's handling of complaints involving improper enrolments. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2012/s3415873.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced an election for March 24, a week after the state's flood inquiry report is released. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:36:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415873.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Person:All:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland) Environment:Water Management:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305 Queenslanders head to the polls Queenslanders head to the polls 7.30 Report : 7.30 Report Queenslanders head to the polls Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced an election for March 24, a week after the state's flood inquiry report is released. John Taylor http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/deluge-set-to-continue-in-sodden-qld/3793038?site=brisbane&source=rss Authorities say more heavy rain is on the way in Queensland as residents mop up after this week's drenching. Parts of the south-east have been hit with rainfall of more than 400 millimetres over the past couple of days. Homes have been evacuated, roads flooded and several rescues carried out. In one dramatic incident, a New South Wales family was rescued from floodwaters south of Brisbane after their GPS unit led them down the wrong road. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:11:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415731.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine goldcoast Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Weather:All:All Weather:Rainfall:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Burpengary 4505 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Floods ravage parts of Queensland Floods have continued to plague south-east Queensland, with many drivers stranded and emergency services receiving hundreds of calls across the state. Kirrin McKechnie -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/bligh-announces-election-date/3792082?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced the state will go to the polls on March 24 after she was forced to give the state's floods inquiry more time to consider new evidence. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:25:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415170.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane Government and Politics:Elections:All Government and Politics:Parliament:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Government and Politics:Political Parties:All Government and Politics:Political Parties:Alp Government and Politics:Political Parties:Liberal National Party (Queensland) Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Bligh reveals Queensland's election date Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that the state's 2012 election will be held on March 24. Chris O'Brien -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/wednesday-floods/3791492?site=brisbane&source=rss Queensland's Gold Coast experiences more flash flooding as the heavy rain which has soaked the south-east of the state moves onto the coastline. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3414955.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine goldcoast Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Floods:All Weather:All:All Weather:Rainfall:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:QLD:Burpengary 4505 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Rain triggers evacuations in SE Queensland Torrential rain has flooded roads and prompted evacuations around Brisbane. -27.4698 153.024 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-25/qld-mayors-angry-over-election-delay/3792664?site=brisbane&source=rss Many of the state's mayors say they are disappointed the State Government has decided to delay council elections. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415514.xml 612 ABC Brisbane brisbane sunshine capricornia goldcoast southqld Government and Politics:Local Government:All Government and Politics:Parliament:State Parliament Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Ipswich 4305 Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558 Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700 Australia:QLD:Southport 4215 Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350 -28.07607 153.414073 http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2012/01/25/3415147.htm?site=brisbane&source=rss The influence of Elvis in Aussie pop Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:49:00 +1100 \xmlcontent\201201\3415147.xml 612 ABC Brisbane canberra sydney alicesprings brisbane goldcoast adelaide melbourne perth Arts and Entertainment:Music:Bands and Artists Arts and Entertainment:Music:Pop Arts and Entertainment:Music:Rock Arts and Entertainment:Music:Australian Composers Australia:ACT:Canberra 2600 Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000 Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870 Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000