Best Queensland State Election Podcasts (2025)

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New warning over Great Barrier Reef 6:19

1d ago6:19

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Earlier this week UNESCO'S World Heritage Centre - the committee charged with protecting the world's most precious and natural sites - sounded a dire warning to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The centre's announced if the federal and Queensland governments don't take drastic measures to protect the site, it would be at risk of falling onto the 'in…

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ACCC announces investigation into REA Group 8:25

1d ago8:25

8:25

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced it is in the early stages of an investigation into REA Group, the $33 billion operator of realestate.com.au, over concerns about competition in the real estate industry. The investigation comes as the News Corp-controlled real estate advertising service has told customers it would inc…

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Vic troubles hamper Liberal rebuild 6:10

1d ago6:10

6:10

As the Liberal party tries to rebuild and reunify after a disastrous federal election, the party's internal tensions are flaring up in a key state. Former Victorian Liberal state leader John Pesutto is staring down bankruptcy and removal from parliament as he tries to come up with the money owed to fellow Liberal MP Moira Deeming.…

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Politics unpacked: Coalition reunited, North West Shelf extension approved 12:50

1d ago12:50

12:50

It's the political reunion of the year, the Coalition partners are back together after Sussan Ley and David Littleproud thrashed out a way forward for the Liberal and Nationals parties to work together again. The Coalition announcement came moments after new Environment Minister Murray Watt announced he'd provisionally approved Woodside's North Wes…

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Pat Dodson 'encouraged' by government comments on truth-telling process 8:41

1d ago8:41

8:41

The federal government has now signalled it's open to considering a national truth-telling process. Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy told the ABC yesterday that the government always said it remained committed to the principles of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and has an opportunity now in a second term to consider new…

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The Great Australian Charity Cattle Drive travels through Western Queensland 7:04

1d ago7:04

7:04

All roads lead to Rome but over the next few weeks, the road less travelled will be leading to Roma, Queensland.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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UN labels Gaza deaths a 'grotesque' symbol of control 12:35

1d ago12:35

12:35

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to reach desperate new lows, with several Palestinians fatally shot or crushed in crowds, as they stormed a UN warehouse in a bid to find food. The UN has condemned the situation as 'engineered scarcity' and says one of the four new food hubs is near where Israeli forces killed 15 humanitarian workers earli…

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White House appeals US court order to remove tariffs 7:49

1d ago7:49

7:49

A United States court has thrown President Donald Trump's tariff policy into chaos, after ruling he overstepped his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs on countries around the world. The US Court of International Trade has now given the Trump administration ten days to remove the tariffs. The White House has already lodged an appeal, which could…

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Health Minister's advice to Australians as new COVID-19 variant emerges 10:09

2d ago10:09

10:09

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler is strongly encouraging Australians to get their COVID-19 booster, as a new variant sweeps the nation. According to Griffith University, the NB.1.8.1 variant makes up more than 40 per cent of total COVID cases tested in Victoria, around 25 per cent in Western Australia and New South Wales, around 20 per cent in Q…

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Brothers rowing across the Pacific on track to break world record 7:07

3d ago7:07

7:07

Back in March the three Maclean brothers from Scotland set off on their 14,000km journey from Lima to Sydney in a row boat, aiming to for the fastest ever non-stop and unsupported row across the Pacific. Now, they're 48 days and nearly 5,700 kilometres in - rowing through the middle of the Pacific Ocean - and currently closer to astronauts in space…

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Concerns over 'dire' regional mental health services 8:04

3d ago8:04

8:04

Right now, many rural Australians are grappling with the impacts of drought, floods and other natural disasters. But despite the added strain, there's a significant shortfall of mental health assistance available, driving calls for federal and state governments to de-centralise regional mental health services, to give local communities more control…

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Changing Australia: Matthew Pase and reducing your dementia risk 11:52

3d ago11:52

11:52

Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and is the second leading cause of death. Matthew Pase is among those trying to increase our understanding of the condition and prevent it. He's influenced international dementia prevention guidelines and his work is now delving into the world of sleep, and how it might be used to reduce dementi…

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Insurers push for more flood funding 6:58

3d ago6:58

6:58

More than 6,000 claims have now been lodged with insurers after the devastating New South Wales floods, as communities start walking the long road to recovery. And those are the lucky ones, with many more unable to afford insurance before the floods hit. GUEST: Daniel Mulino, Assistant Treasurer. PRODUCER: Max Chalmers…

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Coalition announces new shadow cabinet 9:25

3d ago9:25

9:25

It's been a dramatic couple of weeks for the Coalition. First there was the opposition's disastrous result in the federal election and then the spectacular collapse of their decades-long partnership, only for it to patched up the following week. Now there's a new shadow cabinet in place, including a new look finance team. GUEST: James Paterson, Sha…

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NSW floods: Premier Minns pledges to 'put heat' on insurance companies 7:22

3d ago7:22

7:22

A week on from record-breaking floods on the New South Wales Mid North Coast, the painstaking recovery continues. The Insurance Council of Australia has reclassified the event as an insurance catastrophe, meaning the clean up and recovery is expected to be long-term. Guest: Chris Minns, NSW Premier Producer: Jacqueline Breen…

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AEC says results for battleground seats still days away 8:03

3d ago8:03

8:03

The federal election may be weeks behind us now, but the battle for the marginal seats of Goldstein in Melbourne and Bradfield in Sydney is alive and well. A partial recount in Goldstein kicked off yesterday to determine whether the provisional Liberal member Tim Wilson— who's declared victory over Independent Zoe Daniel — is indeed the winner. Mea…

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'Biggest carbon bomb': Greens slam green light for Woodside's North West Shelf 6:41

3d ago6:41

6:41

The Federal Government's has decided to extend Australia's largest oil and gas project, Woodside's North West Shelf, until 2070. It's taken more than six years to reach this conditional approval which has largely been welcomed by business. But some environmental and Indigenous groups are describing it as a "massive climate bomb". Guest: Larissa Wat…

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Business groups welcome extension of North West Shelf gas project 5:27

3d ago5:27

5:27

The Albanese Government's decision to extend the life of the North West Shelf Gas Project another 45 years to 2070 has been lambasted by climate advocates, Indigenous leaders, and scientists. But the business community has welcomed this decision in the hopes that the extension will boost Australia's economic prosperity. Guest: Bran Black, Chief Exe…

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Young Australians facing barriers in bowel cancer diagnosis 8:37

3d ago8:37

8:37

Australia is now leading the world when it comes to cases of early-onset bowel cancer. But while cases are on the rise, young Australians are finding it difficult to be diagnosed due to their age. Guests: Sarah Graham, Bowel Cancer Australia Young Advocate, and Dr Klay Lamprell, Research Fellow from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation at …

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Cholera outbreak hits Sudan amid deepening humanitarian crisis 6:28

3d ago6:28

6:28

More than 150,000 lives have been claimed by the ongoing conflict in Sudan – which began two years ago when the Sudanese army and the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) began a vicious struggle for power. At present, an estimated 14.9 million people need urgent water and sanitation. The country is ‘on the brink’ of a health disaster following an outbreak o…

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WA launches Stolen Generations redress scheme 8:35

4d ago8:35

8:35

Members of Stolen Generations say a new scheme will help deal with the 'evils' of forced child removals, as Western Australia becomes the latest state to offer payment to survivors. Aboriginal people taken from their families before the early 1970s will be eligible for an $85,000 payment, leaving Queensland as the last state without such a scheme. …

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Changing Australia: Amber Brock-Fabel and giving youth a voice 11:44

4d ago11:44

11:44

How well do policy makers listen to today's youth? When Amber Brock-Fabel was 17, she felt the enormity of decisions being made around her - on the pandemic, climate change, mental health and more. Her sense of disempowerment led her to create South Australia's Youth Forum, a place where youth can raise their voices to power and help key decision m…

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Is a two-state solution still possible? 15:21

4d ago15:21

15:21

As the war in Gaza escalates, what is the way forward? And is there a political solution on the horizon? Some Israelis and Palestinians still support a lasting peace – and the two state solution. Guests: Gershon Baskin is an Israeli peace activist, and an advisor to Israeli and Palestinian leaders. He worked as a negotiator between Israel and Hamas…

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Drought aid extended 7:14

4d ago7:14

7:14

From drought to destructive winds, it seems farmers in parts of South Australia can barely catch a break from devastating weather. This morning the federal government is set to announce a four-year extension to its Future Drought Fund Communities Program to the tune of $36 million.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NSW flood victims say much more help will be needed 7:33

4d ago7:33

7:33

The prime minister has promised there's more support to come for communities devastated by flooding in New South Wales after announcing a one-off $1000 dollar payment per resident on his tour of the flood zone. Residents, farmers and business owners say much more support will be needed, especially for those who've lost everything to flooding for th…

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Britain cedes sovereignty of Chagos Islands 5:00

4d ago5:00

5:00

Britain has relinquished its last colony in Africa, signing a deal with Mauritius that cedes the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. But it will be allowed to maintain a highly strategic joint American-British military base on one of the islands for the next century, something its five eyes partners, including Australia have welcomed. So what does t…

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Australia records highest rates of early onset bowel cancer in the world 6:15

4d ago6:15

6:15

Australia has recorded the highest rates of bowel cancer in people aged under 50 in the world. New research from the University of Melbourne has revealed an Australian born in 1990 is now up to three times more likely to develop the disease, compared to someone born in the 1950s. Guest: Professor Mark Jenkins, Head of the Colorectal Cancer Unit at …

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Blockbusters help smash US holiday box office record 7:32

4d ago7:32

7:32

The entertainment industry is celebrating a record-setting start to the northern hemisphere summer movie season, with a bumper Memorial Day weekend box office total of an estimated US $326 million. It's been led by Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch and Tom Cruise's latest Mission: Impossible movie. But more broadly, ticket sales are larg…

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NSW floods: Sikh charity serves up support kilometres from home 5:36

4d ago5:36

5:36

As floods on the New South Wales Mid North Coast began to cut off towns and force thousands of residents to flee their homes, a Melbourne-based mobile kitchen was swiftly deployed. Some 1100 kilometres later, charity group Sikh Volunteers Australia arrived at the rural town of Taree to lend a hand. Guest: Jaswinder Singh, CEO and co-founder of Sikh…

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Western allies lift range restrictions on Ukraine missiles 8:54

4d ago8:54

8:54

In what the Kremlin has described as a dangerous move, the German Chancellor says there will no longer be any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine by its Western allies. The remarks from Friedrich Merz come after a third night of significant Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. Guest: Retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges,…

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North West Shelf gas decision looms 5:54

5d ago5:54

5:54

As federal environment minister Murray Watt considers the extension of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project to 2070, a Pilbara traditional owner has launched a last-minute legal challenge to halt the decision. With an announcement expected within days, opponents including environmentalists, heritage groups and Indigenous activists are ramping up…

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Changing Australia: Anna-Maria Arabia and bringing better science to the justice system 17:11

5d ago17:11

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At the end of 2023, after 20 years in prison for the deaths of her children, the NSW Court of Appeal quashed the conviction against Kathleen Folbigg.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dust storms strike as wind meets dry ground 6:02

5d ago6:02

6:02

High winds in South Australia and western Victoria sparked dust storms yesterday, covering the afternoon sky in an eerie orange haze. In some parts of South Australia visibility for motorists was a challenge, while some residents have uploaded footage of the insides of their homes, covered in a think layer of dust.…

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Gale force winds expected to hit flood clean up in NSW 4:51

5d ago4:51

4:51

The flood waters on the NSW Mid North Coast are mostly in retreat now but thousands remain isolated as the crisis continues. Gale force winds are predicted to hit the region later this evening, prompting fears there could be falling trees and further damage to infrastructure. Guest: Kinne Ring, Mayor of Kempsey Shire Council Producer: Brooke Young,…

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Healthscope collapse raises concerns over future of private healthcare 7:16

5d ago7:16

7:16

With Australia's second-largest private hospital operator Healthscope falling into receivership, concerns are being raised over the sustainability of the nation's current health funding model. Healthscope's owner, the Canadian-American investment firm Brookfield owes about $1.6 billion to lenders and has been unable to pay to keep operating its fac…

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From backbench, Labor's Ed Husic pushes for Israel sanctions 9:59

5d ago9:59

9:59

Federal Labor has this week stepped up criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, labelling the blockade on humanitarian aid outrageous and dismissing Israel's quote "excuses and explanations" as "not credible". But Australia hasn't gone as far as countries like the UK, France and Canada which have threatened to impose sanctions. GUEST: Ed Husic, Labor…

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Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre fills for fourth time in 160 years 6:00

5d ago6:00

6:00

As some parts of South Australia grapple with an ongoing drought, one corner of the state is in full bloom with Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre filling for just the fourth time in the past 160 years. It's a spectacle that breathes life into the South Australian desert, bringing flocks of pelicans and banded stilts from as far afield as Papua New Guinea. Gues…

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Man arrested after car hits crowd at Liverpool FC parade 7:49

5d ago7:49

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A man has been arrested after a car hit pedestrians in the UK city of Liverpool during celebrations over the local football club's Premier League victory. Emergency services rushed to Water Street in the city centre after receiving calls for help just after 6pm (local time) as the parade was coming to an end. Guest: Daniel Ogunshakin, BBC Sport jou…

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Fresh push for Makarrata truth telling 6:53

5d ago6:53

6:53

The Albanese government is being pushed to renew its support for a 'Makarrata' truth-telling commission as Australia marks the start of Reconciliation Week today. The Labor government initially put money towards the idea - but little to no progress has been made. Guest: Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia. Producer: Max Chalmers.…

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What's the future for private healthcare giant Healthscope? 8:04

5d ago8:04

8:04

Australia's second largest private hospital operator Healthscope says all its hospitals will continue to run as usual, despite the company falling into receivership on Monday. The Commonwealth Bank has promised an additional 100-million dollars in loans to keep the company afloat. Guest: Ben Harris, Director of Policy at Private Healthcare Australi…

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ADF deployed to NSW flood zones 6:35

5d ago6:35

6:35

Soldiers and volunteers from around the country will arrive in the New South Wales flood zone today as locals turn to the gruelling task of clean-up and recovery. Receding floodwaters have left thousands of mud-soaked properties in their wake, with hundreds of homes already declared uninhabitable.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Foreign doctors say Israel routinely denying them entry to Gaza 10:28

5d ago10:28

10:28

Israeli strikes have killed more than 50 people in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including at least 36 people in a school-turned-shelter that was struck as people slept. And as the death toll continues to soar, and children suffer from severe malnutrition - foreign doctors are complaining Israel is routinely denying them entry to work in Gaza's barely…

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Western Australia cracks down on puppy farming 6:57

6d ago6:57

6:57

The era of buying a dog from a pet shop could well be over in Western Australia. From today, new anti-puppy farming laws come into effect that mean pet shops can sell dogs if they get them from a rescue centre.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Divided Liberal Party insiders at odds over election defeat 7:35

6d ago7:35

7:35

A schism is emerging between Liberals who want the party to move to the "sensible centre" and those who believe moderates are hijacking the devastating election loss to suit their agenda. Guest: Patricia Karvelas, host of Afternoon Briefing, Q&A, The Party Room and Politics Now.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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28 years since Bringing them Home report 7:16

6d ago7:16

7:16

Today is National Sorry Day marking the 28th anniversary of the landmark Bringing them Home report. The report examined the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. Guest: Professor Steve Larkin, Chairperson of the Healing Foundation and and Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Engagement at the University of …

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Electricity prices set to jump in NSW, southeast Queensland and South Australia 7:21

6d ago7:21

7:21

Electricity prices are set to jump in several states from July - with the Australian Energy Regulator today confirming increases of up to 9.7 per cent for residential customers in New South Wales. The regulator says increases in wholesale, retail, network and environmental costs - especially in New South Wales - are behind the decision. Guest: Clar…

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Damage becomes clear as floodwaters leave Taree 7:12

6d ago7:12

7:12

While the water has begun to drain from much of the flooded areas in NSW, many people are yet to get back to their homes and businesses to assess the damage and look for their stock. Up to 10,000 homes and businesses are believed to have been affected, with 400 deemed uninhabitable so far. Guest: Josh Hack, farmer and agronomist in Taree Producers:…

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Flooding emergency eases in northern NSW 7:37

6d ago7:37

7:37

The worst of the New South Wales flood emergency has passed, thousands of people remain cut off by floodwaters as others try to come to terms with the scale of the disaster and the recovery ahead. Five people lost their lives in the record-breaking flooding on the state's mid-north coast and in the Hunter region. GUEST: Janelle Saffin, NSW Minister…

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New charity connected to Julian Assange will help other whistleblowers facing persecution 5:08

6d ago5:08

5:08

A new charity connected to wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been launched to support whistleblowers, writers and activists who face persecution for sharing confidential information in the public domain. The new charity is called The Information Rights Project and is designed to offer advocacy, education and other practical support to those not …

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Medical staff and civilians among dozens dead in Gaza since Friday 9:38

6d ago9:38

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Local officials in Gaza say dozens of bodies have been brought to hospitals in the coastal strip since Friday. Medical staff and civilians are among the dead, with food, water and aid still critically short. Gaza's Health Ministry says more than 3,700 people have been killed in the territory since Israel ended a ceasefire and renewed its offensive …

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