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ABC Tropical North

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

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Address: 2 Wellington Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 Did you know, there are around 44,000 boat registrations between Mackay and Cairns and in the Mackay Regional Council area alone there at almost 10,000 tinnies registered. What do you love about getting out on the water?

24.01.2022 Dieticians want us to avoid it, but growers say fresh juice is definitely better than soft drink. What health star rating do you think juice should have?

24.01.2022 Well that's one way to use an Ooshie?! "Anyone have any glow in the dark Ooshies they don’t want? Happy to pay $1 each". Angler Mark Pace said they work a treat for catching fish.... What do you think? : Thanks for the share Mark Pace

22.01.2022 The U.S election is coming down to the wire and it seems the world has gone election crazy. Do you have one eye on the results? Or are you 'over it'?

22.01.2022 It’s taken over two years, but Aussie cane growers will finally have their concerns heard in international court... as barley producers look on, hoping to follow a similar course of action with China

22.01.2022 Are you a caravanner?

21.01.2022 #LIVE: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is holding a press conference in Mackay.

20.01.2022 Between Covid and China trade tensions ...there's a lot at stake in this QLD budget.

20.01.2022 Did you miss our chat with Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young and Health Minister Yvette D'Ath this morning? You can listen below They spoke about the vaccine rollout, home quarantine trials and the code yellow at the Mackay Base Hospital.

20.01.2022 Fire crews will return to Sarina Beach today, after a vegetation fire broke out last night. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service says it was called to an area near the Sarina Beach Road and Campwin Beach Road intersection just before seven o'clock. They say there was no threat to property, but back burning was done to create a fire break. As of midnight, the fire was contained but crews will continue to monitor the situation. ... Are you based around there? Did you see the blaze? More local conversations: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/tropic/

20.01.2022 Happy International Older Persons Day! What lessons have you learnt with age?

20.01.2022 Australia set to open borders between New Zealand and some states by October 16! The limited travel bubble will mean quarantine is not necessary. Flights across the Tasman are expected within weeks. ... MORE: https://ab.co/34lsN9m

20.01.2022 Are you looking forward to a boogie? From the 1st of November stage 5 restrictions begin, which includes 40 people at a wedding able to dance, and private gatherings of up to 40. What do you think about the November 1st easing?

19.01.2022 Update: Missing teenager FOUND Police have advised the missing person has been located safe and well. Earlier:... This 17-year-old boy has been reported missing from the Mackay area. Police say initial inquiries indicate the boy (pictured) has not been seen or heard from since the week of September 13. He is described as Caucasian, about 185cm tall with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police are calling for public assistance to locate him, and are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police immediately. Concerns are held for his welfare as he has a medical condition. More local stories: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/tropic/

19.01.2022 ATTENTION WHITSUNDAYS Can you see smoke? Don't panic! QFES has it under control. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) crews have contained a fire burning at Mount Whitsunday Drive and Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach. ... Firefighters are patrolling the area and strengthening containment lines. Smoke is expected to impact the surrounding area for several days. Residents are asked to close windows and doors and if suffering from a respiratory condition, keep medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution. If you are concerned your property is under threat, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. See more

19.01.2022 ADANI BRAVUS... what do you think? Here's why the company wanted to give its brand a shake-up:

19.01.2022 #LIVE: Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young are speaking live now. They are discussing restrictions and COVID-19 in the state.

19.01.2022 UPDATE: Sad news, with police now confirming a double fatal. The Queensland Police Service says two men have died after a B-double and two utilities collided on the Peak Downs west of Moranbah. The drivers of the utes - two males aged 61 and 39 - died at the scene.... The truck driver, a 32-year-old man, was flown to the Mackay Base Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigations are continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to conact police. Our thoughts are with all involved. - EARLIER: Some info if you're out on the Peak Downs Emergency Services are responding to a serious crash between a truck and two other vehicles at about 1:30PM on the highway near Moranbah. Paramedics say they're treating two patients with critical injuries and a third patient has suffered serious leg injuries. The CQ Rescue helicopter has been tasked. Police say the road is blocked but they're looking to put diversions in place. The incident is being investigated.

19.01.2022 Ever had a Christmas day mishap with your pet? The Animal Referral & Emergency Centre has a timely reminder to all pet owners - DO NOT give your pet dog or cat any of your Christmas ham "The fat and salt content of this delicious Christmas treat will wreak havoc on the gastrointestinal system of our beloved furry family members," they said.... It's not just ham pets need to avoid, with the Centre adding, "Often our pets will have increased access to chocolate, grapes, nuts and fruit cake, which are all capable of causing serious and sometimes life-threatening illness." This poor dog picture is Gordie - in 2017 he ate an ENTIRE 2.2KG Christmas ham. His owners brought him in to the vet for help. : Animal Referral & Emergency Centre

19.01.2022 The Queensland-NSW border bubble has expanded! MORE: https://ab.co/349QEsv Does it mean you can visit love ones?

19.01.2022 THIS ONE IS ALL EARS! Check out the new recruit that Queensland Police found in the Gulf of north west Queensland! We're not sure how they got their badge...but at least they're sun safe.... : ABC North West Queensland

18.01.2022 Are you ready for the border to reopen to all of NSW and Victoria? The Premier will get a border closure briefing today from the state's Chief Health Officer.

17.01.2022 Her voice will live on forever. RIP Helen Reddy

17.01.2022 Jason Costigan has put forward a plan to hire professionals to shoot crocodiles spotted in public hotspots. "At the end of the day, we want to take back what we used to have and that is our beaches and our popular swimming holes." ... Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch disagrees. Minister Enoch says, "The Member for Whitsunday is shooting from the hip again, without applying any common sense," she said. "To ensure problem crocs continue to be removed promptly and safely, the Palaszczuk Government provided an additional $6 million over two years for enhanced estuarine crocodile management in the 20192020 Budget. What do you think?

17.01.2022 Wayne Bennett is coaching the Maroons for 2020. What do you think?

16.01.2022 Workers at BHP coal mines across the country have been told they'll need to be vaccinated soon if they want to continue working for the company.

16.01.2022 TURTLES ON THE MOVE Have you seen much activity this nesting season? These tracks were spotted on islands in the Mackay and Whitsunday region by Reef Catchments during a recent aerial survey.... Both green and flatback turtles were found to be nesting in the region. The information collected during the survey will be used to prioritise beaches for habitat enhancement and protection," project officer, Jessica Sabatino said. "This is important for marine turtles who have numerous threats, including light pollution, coastal development and climate change," she said. : Reef Catchments

15.01.2022 What a close call! With a rumble, crack and crash, this pine at Sarina Beach fell down out of the blue this week. Liana Welsh from the nearby motel says she feared it was the last Norfolk in town. ... UPDATE: The Mackay Regional Council says it believes the tree was a Hoop Pine, and there are a few Norfolk Island Pines on the lookout at Campwin Beach. Luckily, no children were on the rope swing at the time, and no one was walking underneath. : Thanks for the share Liana

15.01.2022 #BREAKINGNEWS COVID UPDATE Queensland border could open to all of New South Wales from November 1, provided there is no unknown community transmission. In the daily COVID briefing Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young provided stages five and six for Queensland's COVID Safe Future.... If there are no cases of community transmission for 28 days (October 22) then people will be able to travel to and from all of New South Wales without having to quarantine. The briefing featured several other updates that take effect at November 1. The Premier has also announced an easing of coronavirus restrictions to allow patrons to drink while standing at venues from November 1. Up to 40 people will be allowed to dance at weddings. See the rest of the road map below

14.01.2022 Remember when Sarina Beach was evacuated in 2018? The same land has been ablaze again after a fire which authorities believe was deliberately lit.

14.01.2022 We'll mooooove your sleigh, Santa! Tenille recently snapped these cute pictures of her poddy cows on her property at Hughenden. And a bonus pic of farm dog Evie giving us an accurate depiction of how many of us must feel by this time of the year If you've snapped any pictures of your animals looking festive, show us below! ... : Tenille Flynn

14.01.2022 Starfish, Starfish everywhere! Bucasia Beach has had an influx of Starfish overnight. Have you seen them anywhere? Louise Ladewig

14.01.2022 When you've been in quarantine for two weeks and finally get the all clear to rejoin the outside world. Check out this bouncy little woylie who was released back into the wild after a recent survey. The Australian Wildlife Conservancy says numbers of woylies (brush-tailed bettongs) are increasing in the large feral predator-free area at the Mount Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary, on the northern edge of WA's Wheatbelt region.... The native marsupials are spreading across the area following several reintroductions since 2015 and ecologists have some sound advice for interns helping them release the animals. "Woylies have a habit of launching out like little rockets... aim them at a clear spot and keep your face out of the way! Australian Wildlife Conservancy intern Emily Drummond releases a Woylie post-survey. Video: Carly Moir / AWC.

13.01.2022 WHAT A GAME! Amazing win for the Maroons in the State of Origin in Adelaide. Final score 18-14. Queensland were down 10-0 at half-time but have pulled off a stunning victory in the first game of the series.

12.01.2022 Check out this croc! We agree with the kid - woah! Have you spotted this one at Constant Creek in Mackay? : Thanks Brendan Folwell for sharing.

11.01.2022 AMAZING SHOT! Did you know a group of stingrays is called a fever? That might be true, but this fever is pretty cool. ... These Spotted Eagle Rays were spotted up north off Mission Beach. Thanks to Four Who Explore for allowing us to share this

10.01.2022 A 58-year-old Walkerston woman has tragically died after a single vehicle traffic crash near Mackay overnight. Police say just before midnight a sedan travelling east on the Peak Downs Highway left the road and collided with a tree. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and died at the scene.... The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

10.01.2022 "'How would these children grow up with a father in jail for 25 years?' And that's what broke my heart." She's been accused of helping her son flee Australia...and today was Elizabeth Anne Turner's time in the witness box.

10.01.2022 Interest in the government-funded track in the mining town of Clermont has evaporated, much to the disappointment of professional riders like Jayce Cunning who says it is among the best he's ridden anywhere in the world.

10.01.2022 Are you still washing your hands and social distancing at every chance? What about in your local area...

10.01.2022 The cane harvest and crush has changed a bit since this! Do you have any memories of the early days?

10.01.2022 WOW! Check out these dueling dugites Shae Johnson saw the snakes in the red dirt at Quairading - 170km east of Perth. Dugites are native to WA and are venomous - potentially lethal.... : Shae Johnson

10.01.2022 This can happen to dogs of any age. Something to keep an eye out for as it warms up!

09.01.2022 Today QLD becomes the first state to end its freeze on rental evictions during Covid. Is it too early?

09.01.2022 Oops! Have you ever thrown something out you weren't meant to? VMR Mackay say at least a few times a year EPIRBs become activated at land fills after being thrown in the bin by residents.

09.01.2022 Truck driving is the most common occupation for male Australians, with around 200,000 drivers nationally - and, disturbingly, suicide is one of their leading causes of death

09.01.2022 #BREAKING: US President Donald Trump and the first lady, Melania Trump, say they have tested positive for COVID-19. Trump tweeted, We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!

09.01.2022 A little sweetener to end 2020 free pay phone use Telstra will again make pay phones free to use over Christmas, to help those facing homelessness reach out to loved ones. Between December 24 and January 1, 2021 all local, national and standard mobile calls are free from public payphones.... Wi-Fi use and text messages are also free from payphones. Read more: https://www.abc.net.au//telstra-payphones-made-fr/13009548

09.01.2022 What do you think of Council's decision? As of December 7, lifeguard patrols at Harbour Beach will be scaled back to weekends and school and public holidays only, until May. The Mackay Regional Council says this brings the Harbour in line with other patrolled beaches in the Mackay region, with lifesavers on deck between September and May each year. ... Previously, Harbour Beach was patrolled 365 days a year. Mayor Greg Williamson says the change was a result of the decreasing number of people using the beach, and costs. The cost to council to maintain the current level of service across all five patrolled beaches...would rise by $136,000 compared to the cost for the last three years, he said. Over the last three years, the number of swimmers at Harbour Beach have also been steadily decreasing by about 1000 people per year, from 9000 in 2017/18, down to 7000 in 2019/20. Meanwhile, the number of swimmers using Eimeo Beach have been rising at the same rate and it is currently the region’s most popular beach in terms of swimmers between the flags in the 2019/20 financial year." How often do you go to Harbour Beach?

09.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has released the Tropical Cyclone Outlook for 2021-2022 There's a chance of more tropical cyclones than average this season Why?... There's double the normal risk of a La Niña forming in 2021 And warmer-than-average ocean temperatures to the north of Australia As well as a negative Indian Ocean Dipole Watch this video from the BoM for more information about severe weather https://bit.ly/3atHryZ

08.01.2022 Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Treasurer Cameron Dick will join local MPs to launch the Far North Queensland Economic Recovery Plan.

08.01.2022 Mackay Base Hospital sounded a code yellow earlier this week, signaling acute capacity constraints. What would you like to see prioritised to better manage demand on the public health system?

08.01.2022 Would you like to see the biff come back into State of Origin? ... Why/why not?

08.01.2022 "CONDITIONS ARE PERFECT FOR FIRES TO IGNITE AND SPREAD QUICKLY" - QFES All fire permits have been cancelled, and local fire bans have been extended. Fire bans apply to the council areas of... Whitsunday Burdekin WHEN: Monday 23 November until 11.59pm Monday 14 December 2020 A total fire ban means no fires in the open air. All fire permits are cancelled ‘Open air’ means anywhere outside, including a deck, balcony, courtyard or park Includes cities and towns Burning can be undertaken in line with the Notification for Sugar Cane Burning Penalties apply for breaking the rules More info from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES: https://bit.ly/3mn5CU7

08.01.2022 Traces of COVID-19 have again been detected in the Cannonvale sewage system. Health Minister Steven Miles says it's nothing to be particularly concerned about and the result could be related to a previous positive test of the town's sewage. A fever clinic will be set up again in Airlie Beach, and anyone with symptoms is urged to get tested. ... The clinic was established near the Lagoon last month, after the first positive test in the town's sewage.

08.01.2022 We are on the hunt for young people doing great things From young community leaders to social entrepreneurs, advocates to event organisers, we’re looking for young people with a commitment to making regional Australia even better. Heywire Trailblazers will have their work featured on the ABC and receive an amazing package of support - apply today https://ab.co/2YAxqxp

06.01.2022 CRIKEY! A turtle named after Steve Irwin and breathes from its bum is threatened by a planned development.

06.01.2022 SPICY STORM SEASON FOR SOME "Thunder and lightning are in fact an aphrodisiac to a croc as they get switched on by rain, including an increase in temperatures and rising water levels," Mr Lever said.

05.01.2022 What treasures have you inherited? Show us a pic of your antique or heirloom!

05.01.2022 Today, Labor Leader Anthony Albanese announced the party's own policy on staff relationships - Samantha Maiden says in some ways, it's tougher than the Coalition's.

04.01.2022 BOXING MACROPODS- WHO WON? Hope your dayis better than this! Thanks to Denise Purdie for sharing this video of a euro and a black footed rock wallaby having slight disagreement. Who do you reckon won the battle?

04.01.2022 Which player/s impressed you most in Origin 1?

04.01.2022 For anyone who needs it today... Take time out for yourself with this tranquil moment among some gorgeous chooks! Who doesn't love a frizzle? via Instagram by Mandy @herechookchook... #gardeningaustralia See more

04.01.2022 Rocky the English springer spaniel has spent more than six years sniffing out fox dens and his work is being hailed a massive success. More: https://ab.co/2YtbjsS

04.01.2022 How do you prepare for storm season? Is there something a lot of people forget? As this meteorologist put it: "There's no one area that is exempt from severe weather."

04.01.2022 How do you design a Big Banana? You go straight to the source #RetroFocus

04.01.2022 Are you the parent of an active gamer? Do you want to make smarter, more informed decisions around the games they play? There's an ABC TV + iview series for that: Help! My Kid is a Gamer!

03.01.2022 Rocky is up with the sun most mornings, tracking fox dens between Stradbroke Island and Mackay.

03.01.2022 #LIVE: Deputy Premier Steven Miles is providing an update on COVID in Queensland.

03.01.2022 HOWZAT!? You don’t get much more Aussie than this!

03.01.2022 Would you want to spend an entire year travelling and working with your better half? That's exactly what this one couple did- AND they gave a helping hand to drought affected farmers, too. Legends!

03.01.2022 Remember the good old tuck shop? A 'tuck shop' is one that sells food, snacks and drinks to school children. Did you have one at your school? Back in 1969, these children were asked how important the tuck shop was to them. The answer? Very important! ... Watch and listen to their answers.

03.01.2022 DOWNGRADED TO ADVICE - BOWEN: Whitsunday Shores Estate UPDATED 4:33PM WHAT THIS FIRE IS DOING... A bushfire continues to burn east of the Bruce Highway and north of Adelaide Point Road. The fire is travelling in a northerly direction towards Fairway Drive and Ocean View Drive in the Whitsunday Shores Estate. Multiple QFES crews are working to contain the blaze. Properties are not under direct threat at this time People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes Due to smoke, the Bruce Highway has been reduced to one lane with local council managing traffic on scene. If your life is at risk, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

02.01.2022 #LIVE: Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington is making an announcement in Rockhampton this morning.

02.01.2022 What have you renamed? And why?

02.01.2022 We’re getting the latest COVID-19 update from Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles

02.01.2022 Four boys, two parents, and two tiny hotel rooms How would you family go?

02.01.2022 Eric the parrot is a hero! Anton Nguyen was sound asleep when a fire started at his Kangaroo Point home last night. His pet parrot Eric sounded the alarm before his smoke alarms, squawking "Anton! Anton!" to alert him to the danger.... Anton and Eric were able to escape unharmed before the fire completely gutted his property. MORE: https://ab.co/38mALTB

02.01.2022 Someone went camping this weekend and forgot to pack pillows! What (or who) have you accidently left behind when heading on a trip? Did you go back or improvise? (SN: Not much sleep was had on those towels! )

01.01.2022 Can you train yourself to be left-handed or right-handed? New research has brought scientists a step closer to understanding why people develop a dominant hand.

01.01.2022 Welcome back, Sydney! The Whitsunday Coast Airport has welcomed the first flight from Sydney in months this morning. Chief Operating Officer of Aviation and Tourism, Craig Turner, says the flight was about three quarters full and the airport was buzzing.... "What I did note was there was a range of visitors, some with sunscreen already on and others running to hug family and friends, so it was a great arrival," he said. "What we're hearing is the flights going forward are jam-packed." He said the benefits of increased flights are flowing on to the many people employed in sectors like car hire and hospitality. "With the flights we're getting, they're back in business." "I think industry can expect to have a very busy Christmas."

01.01.2022 CONTROVERSIAL ARTWORK TAKEN DOWN FOR REVAMP The Mackay Regional Council voted in August to spend $35,000 to upgrade the sculptures opposite Canelands, which depict marine buoys. This sparked debate, with some councillors questioning whether it was an appropriate spend. ... The sculptures have been removed this week so the upgrades can happen. Council says the smaller buoy will be re-made in white, and the metal fixtures of the larger buoy will be upgraded. Elements of the larger buoy will be allowed to fade to create an effective contrast between the two elements and generate a new, enhanced interpretation of the works, the Mackay Regional Council said in a statement. The upgrades are expected to be finished in January.

01.01.2022 Yes, 'tis the season to indulge but you can also do it without feeling sick