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Investigation launched as millions of litres of sewage flow into popular Gold Coast river
At least 350 million litres of raw sewage spilled into a river before it was detected by Gold Coast City Council, with the spill being investigated by the state government.
Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Environmental Impact
Why have power bills skyrocketed when wholesale electricity keeps getting cheaper?
The wholesale price of electricity in Australia is three times cheaper than it was two years ago, according to new data from Australia's energy regulator, but retailers are still jacking up their prices.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Energy Industry
'In the space of 24 to 36 hours we lost five people': young veteran looks back on 15 years in the army
Clair Norton has returned home to St Helens after riding the extremes of adventure and trauma during her time in the army.
Published: Source: ListenTopic: Veterans
Duration: 34 minutes 57 seconds
Queensland premier faces questions over bringing two jets on crime fighting announcement tour
Queensland's premier has faced questions over his use of government jets, as the state government announces plans to bolster police numbers and give Cairns a dedicated chopper.
Published: Source: ABC North QldTopic: Police
Why more Australians are choosing to work overseas
Job security and competitive salaries are keeping growing numbers abroad
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Employment Statistics
Duration: 7 minutes 35 seconds
Gabrielle estimates a battery explosion in her home caused $8,000 damage — and no-one is paying compensation
Summer Van Andel and her younger brother were sitting on their couch when a toy car powered by a lithium-ion battery exploded while on charge in December last year. It's just one of more than 1,000 fires caused by the batteries in Australia in 2023.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Fires
Duration: 30 seconds
'Fear and anxiety': Lewis's CTE plea as concussions end Sharks star's career
League icon Wally Lewis has given a raw insight into his life after being diagnosed with probable CTE on the same day Sharks co-captain Dale Finucane was forced to retire due to repeated concussions.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
'I thought we were past this': Mums share their experiences of taking breastfed babies to live gigs
We spoke to mothers to hear about their experiences of taking their breastfed babies to live gigs such as the theatre and concerts, including one who welcomes babies at shows of her own.
Published: Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Breastfeeding
'I just stuck to my beliefs': Ezra Mam has no regrets about how he handled Spencer Leniu's racial slur
The focus of the NRL spotlight shifted to racism when Ezra Mam called out Spencer Leniu for a racial slur, and the young Broncos superstar says he is proud of having stood up for his culture.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL
A Word In Your Ear: New Words and The Yoghurt Debate
Omnishambles? Yoghurt? ABC's Roly Sussex discusses new words and how to pronounce yoghurt.
Published: Source: ABC Radio BrisbaneTopic: Language
Duration: 27 minutes 20 seconds
'We can't outsource it': The importance of supporting loved ones who breastfeed
Most mothers start out breastfeeding their baby, but by the time babies are five months old, exclusive breastfeeding drops to 15 per cent. Valuing breastfeeding as work could help change that.
Published: Source: ABC LifestyleTopic: Women's Health
Part of Brisbane's CBD set to close as police further investigate bus crash that killed 18yo woman
Brisbane's lord mayor has confirmed the bus crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman was not due to a mechanical fault, with police set to close the area on Sunday to continue its investigation.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Road Accidents and Incidents
Duration: 14 seconds
It took this doctor more than a decade to find relief for his chronic migraine
Andrew Leech suffered with migraine for years. It was only when he studied to become a doctor that he realised help was out there. Now, he wants to make it easier to find relief.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Health
Lily, 11, was playing in a park when fire ants swarmed her body
Colleen Lavender has raised her kids to love the outdoors but they no longer walk around barefoot after her daughter disturbed a fire ant nest at a park.
Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Pests
One fateful night, Keith Payne saved 40 lives. Now he's calling for help to save others
Keith Payne was awarded the Victoria Cross for extreme bravery in Vietnam. More than 50 years on, he still can’t shake the trauma of war. But he's learned how to live with it.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: ANZAC Day
Duration: 1 minute 43 seconds
'A total s***show': Companies losing money after being locked out of Facebook and Instagram
After months of back-and-forth with Facebook's customer support, Catherine Wilson now hates the platform and she's not alone.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Internet
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