us 'You just can't breathe': Learning to cope with anxiety brought on by coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:59:03 +1000 With many people struggling to adapt to social isolation and other issues associated with coronavirus, a growing number are turning to mental health services to help them cope with anxiety. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics Lockdown Anxiety Mental Health
us No new cases of coronavirus in Queensland as $4b wiped from revenue By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:28:38 +1000 Queensland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic head on with no new cases announced today, but the impact on the state's bottom line is not so healthy, with the Treasurer revealing a $4 billion hit to revenue. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Public Sector Budget Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
us Mother charged over alleged serious assault of her 3-week-old daughter By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:41:18 +1000 An infant baby girl is recovering in a Queensland hospital with life threating injuries after allegedly being assaulted by her mother last month. Full Article Law Crime and Justice Crime Crime Prevention Health Infant Health Community and Society Child Abuse Courts and Trials Laws
us Husband gets 11 years in jail for 'spiteful' stabbing attack on wife By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:56:30 +1000 Rajkumar Janagani stabbed his wife more than 20 times while she slept in their Brisbane home. She survived, but has suffered serious physical and emotional trauma. Full Article Courts and Trials Law Crime and Justice Crime Murder and Manslaughter Community and Society Domestic Violence
us Outback dinosaur museum uses tourism slump to clear massive fossil backlog By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:07:39 +1000 Staff at the Age of Dinosaurs in Winton breathe new life into the showcase for a time when tourists return to its prehistoric plains. Full Article Library Museum and Gallery Travel and Tourism Dinosaurs Palaeontology Tourism Human Interest Science and Technology COVID-19
us Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:44:01 +1000 Logies organisers say the "challenges of COVID-19" have forced them to write off the 2020 Australian television awards, but "an even bigger event" will be held on the Gold Coast next year. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Television Epidemics and Pandemics
us Queensland MP apologises after 'street party' breaches coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:03:22 +1000 Former Queensland shadow police minister Trevor Watts says it was a mistake to have "driveway drinks" with neighbours — caught by a police patrol — with officers alleging it was more like a "street party" that did not follow coronavirus physical distancing rules. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Government and Politics Health Policy Law Crime and Justice Laws Political Parties Social Distancing Community and Society Liberal National Party
us 'We need to party': Can the Gold Coast be trusted with eased restrictions? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:19:41 +1000 Queensland authorities question if the coastal city could return to its usual way of life too soon, after allowing beaches to open and people to picnic. Full Article Local Government Government and Politics Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Lifestyle and Leisure
us Evictions raise concern over shortage of social housing in Cairns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:56:50 +1000 The residents of short-term accommodation in Cairns West may struggle to find affordable housing after the complex they call home is shut down next month. Full Article Housing Community and Society Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Poverty
us Curries in a hurry at what could be Australia's first Ramadan drive-through By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:56:41 +1000 Islamic leaders on the Gold Coast believe they have opened Australia's first drive-through takeaway food service for Muslims observing the month Ramadan. Full Article Religion and Beliefs Relief and Aid Organisations Relationships Community and Society Charities and Community Organisations Islam
us Coronavirus could be a curse or a cure for political hopefuls By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:04:25 +1000 Annastacia Palaszczuk will use her handling of the coronavirus crisis as evidence she should be returned as Premier at the state election in six months. But it's likely this poll will be a referendum on the future, not a scorecard on the past. Full Article Public Sector Government and Politics State Elections Elections COVID-19 One Nation Minor Parties Liberal National Party Political Parties Alp Diseases and Disorders Health State Parliament Parliament Electoral System Activism and Lobbying Epidemics and Pandemics
us 'It has been money well spent': Rural mum buys jumping castle with COVID-19 welfare bonus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:22:30 +1000 Queensland mother Nina Hensley says the jumping castle has helped her daughter with Angelman syndrome cope with coronavirus restrictions. Full Article COVID-19 Disabilities Mental Health
us 'Let's not mess it up': Queensland records no new coronavirus cases for second day in row By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:16:06 +1000 For the second day in a row, Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases, keeping the state's total at 1,033 ahead of restrictions easing tomorrow. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
us 'Greed and arrogance': Former chief scientist jailed for misuse of $75k By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 13:53:54 +1000 Suzanne Miller earnt a high wage but in a "gross abuse of high office" she also illegally spent a further $75,000 in taxpayer funds on personal purchases, a Brisbane court hears. Full Article Courts and Trials Fraud and Corporate Crime Public Sector
us Coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland, so what can and can't you do? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:06:29 +1000 Some of Queensland's coronavirus restrictions ease from this morning, allowing you to head outside your homes for "recreation" — but before you grab your blanket and some brie here's a list of what you can and can't do. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Human Interest People Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Social Distancing National Parks Retail Industry Business Economics and Finance Law Crime and Justice Laws Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
us Leukaemia diagnosis shocks student during coronavirus pandemic as private health fund considers covering treatment By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:12:12 +1000 Colombian student Angelo Romero, unable to fly home due to coronavirus, is receiving emergency treatment in a Brisbane hospital for a shock leukaemia diagnosis, concerned his private health policy won't cover it. Full Article Government and Politics Activism and Lobbying Human Interest People Leukaemia Diseases and Disorders Cancer Health Health Insurance Healthcare Facilities COVID-19 Community and Society Social Distancing
us Abortion providers charter 'very expensive' private planes to regional Queensland during coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 08:17:12 +1000 Abortion service providers are left with chartering private flights to regional Queensland, saying infrequent schedules and short-notice cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic make flying commercial untenable. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Community and Society Women Health Women's Health Rural Abortion Reproduction and Contraception Contraception Endometriosis Rural Women Respiratory Diseases Social Distancing Medical Procedures
us Chilly start in Queensland as relaxed coronavirus restrictions kick in with cold snap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 10:17:36 +1000 Some Queensland residents may find it too cold to enjoy the relaxed coronavirus restrictions that start today, as temperatures across in some areas in the state's south drop below zero. Full Article Weather Phenomena People Human Interest Laws Law Crime and Justice COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health
us 'Don't mess this up': Queenslanders enjoy the sunshine as coronavirus restrictions ease By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:19:41 +1000 Queenslanders hit the waterways and public spaces on the first day of relaxed restrictions, with residents able to picnic or visit national parks for the first time in weeks. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Human Interest People Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
us Why do coronavirus sceptics continue to downplay the disease? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:48:18 +1000 As the global death toll from coronavirus continues to climb, a sizeable minority remains intent on downplaying the seriousness of the threat — with potentially dangerous consequences. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Federal Government Travel Health and Safety Health Policy
us One new case of coronavirus in Queensland, but authorities unsure of source By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 13:01:04 +1000 There are now just 53 active cases of COVID-19 in the state, with the majority concentrated in the south-east. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration
us 'A sobering picture': The businesses that fear they won't survive COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:22:44 +1000 A survey conducted by the Gladstone Chamber of Commerce finds 35 per cent of respondents fear they won't be solvent by the end of June, due to the coronavirus crisis. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Small Business Regional Development COVID-19 Viruses
us Police break up three house parties in 24 hours after coronavirus restrictions ease in Queensland By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:49:31 +1000 Queensland police shut down three house parties in the 24 hours after some coronavirus restrictions are relaxed and erect fencing at Burleigh Heads where large crowds were dispersed over the weekend. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
us 'It's really grim': Fears for iconic tourist town shut down by coronavirus travel restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:47:49 +1000 It was once a holiday destination favoured by US presidents and Hollywood starlets, but Port Douglas in Far North Queensland has turned into a ghost town due to coronavirus travel restrictions. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Travel and Tourism COVID-19 Lifestyle and Leisure Epidemics and Pandemics Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Activism and Lobbying
us Farmer's sunflower crop becomes surprise sensation, drawing thousands of visitors for selfies By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:58:43 +1000 A central Queensland farmer's sunflower crop has become a social media sensation, with surprise crowds of thousands flocking to his property to admire the bright fields. Full Article Rural Crop Harvesting Farm Labour Agricultural Crops Photography Flowers Charities Cancer
us 'Magpies and quazzie': The quirky coping strategy Aussies are using to survive coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 09:52:29 +1000 Words like 'iso' and 'sanny' are slipping into every day vocabulary, as COVID-19 slang goes viral like, well, "the 'rona'. Experts say its creating a sense of community. Full Article Comedy (Humour) Social Media Internet Culture COVID-19 Popular Culture Quarantine - Medical Social Distancing Disease Outbreak Relationships Epidemics and Pandemics Poetry Academic Research
us 'Significant to the industry': Australian scientists identify pig lung infections cause By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:14:15 +1000 A new species of bacteria is found to be behind mystery lung infections in pigs, resulting in economic and animal health benefit. Full Article Rural Business Economics and Finance Industry Food and Beverage Disease Control Methods Science and Technology Veterinary Medicine Diseases and Disorders Diseases Pathology Pig Production Livestock
us 'She won't be riding again': Teen fractures spine after dangerous driver spooks horse By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:43:10 +1000 Eighteen-year-old Tayla Slater has a broken vertebrae after falling from her horse when it was startled by a driver revving his engine. Full Article Rural Livestock Accidents Equestrian Safety Education Road
us 'Another couple of minutes, it would've taken off': Baby hauled from burning house in nick of time By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:42:34 +1000 Firefighters have praised the "gutsy" efforts of police who helped them rescue an 18-month-old boy from a burning house in Rockhampton last night. Full Article Disasters and Accidents Fires Safety Education Regional Family
us COVIDSafe activation failures force Telstra service upgrade in the bush By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:22:36 +1000 Service upgrades rolling out this week aim to plug a hole in Telstra's network for regional, remote, and rural customers who do not receive emergency service alerts. Full Article Information and Communication Mobile Phones Rural Diseases and Disorders Information Technology
us Crowdsourced art fills gaps using DIY at-home kits following cancellation of major exhibition By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:20:13 +1000 A Torres Strait art centre has come up with a way for people to get involved from home with its internationally renowned artworks, using DIY kits, after all its exhibitions were cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions Full Article Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Indigenous Culture Arts and Entertainment Textile Arts Library Museum and Gallery Environment Conservation Water Pollution COVID-19
us Musician Jordie Lane By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:01:00 +1000 ABC North Coast resident arts reviewer, Jeanti St Clair looks at the latest music and theatre to hit the region. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:All Arts and Entertainment:Music:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
us Music: Kyogle Acoustic Music Society and Touring Artist: Lucie Thorne with Hamish Stuart By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:52:00 +1000 ABC North Coast resident arts reviewer, Jeanti St Clair looks at the latest music and theatre to hit the region. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:All Arts and Entertainment:Music:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
us Open house and NORPA 2012 program launch By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:51:00 +1100 ABC North Coast resident arts reviewer, Jeanti St Clair looks at the latest music and theatre to hit the region. Full Article ABC Local northcoast Arts and Entertainment:All:All Arts and Entertainment:Visual Art:All Arts and Entertainment:Music:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480
us The comedian of COVID-19: Actor Sam Neill's 'cheering up' business By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:46:01 +1000 Sam Neill says he's in the "cheering-up" business. Acting is his profession, winemaking is his passion and now in times of COVID-19, the 72-year-old is delighting the masses on social media. Full Article Film (Movies) Human Interest
us 'Thrown under a bus': Nursing home boss vows to defy PM on visitor rules By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:29:00 +1000 An angry nursing home operator says she will keep the doors of her facility firmly closed to visitors, claiming the aged-care sector has been "demonised". Full Article Aged Care Doctors and Medical Professionals Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government
us NSW won't follow Queensland and WA out of coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:34:32 +1000 NSW's social-distancing shutdown will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, despite just two new coronavirus infections being recorded yesterday and some other states relaxing their laws. Full Article Health Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) State Parliament
us NSW school 'does its own thing' to bring back entire campus by May 11 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:04:52 +1000 A Mid North Coast school is bucking the state trend planning to have all its students on campus by May 11 and says a previous COVID-19 case has adequately prepared it for any future outbreaks. Full Article COVID-19 Education
us Australians to train animal disease detectives to help prevent another deadly pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:18:52 +1000 Forty experts from the Asia-Pacific will train animal workers to spot virus outbreaks before they even begin, in a new government-funded scheme to reduce the risk of another virus crisis. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) COVID-19
us Live: NSW Now: Premier's popularity soars in coronavirus pandemic, Bondi reopens for exercise By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:50:15 +1000 MORNING BRIEFING: The NSW Premier's leadership through the coronavirus crisis receives a 70 per cent approval rating, while Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches reopen for exercise only. Full Article Disease Outbreak Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Aged Care Housing
us NSW police find no evidence Angus Taylor's office downloaded allegedly forged document from council website By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:07:01 +1000 Metadata has not provided any evidence the allegedly falsified annual report was downloaded from the City of Sydney website by anyone in Energy Minister Angus Taylor's office, NSW police confirm. Full Article Law Crime and Justice States and Territories Federal Government
us Coronavirus 'miracle man' gets standing ovation as he is discharged from hospital By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:58:30 +1000 A 79-year-old "miracle man" blows kisses to the medical team at Dubbo Base Hospital and fights back tears as he heads home after making a full recovery from coronavirus. Full Article Health Disease Outbreak Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Healthcare Facilities
us Ian Causley, a 'rare breed' of politician, dies aged 79 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:48:37 +1000 Tributes flow from across the political divide after Ian Causley, one of the NSW North Coast's longest serving members of Parliament, dies aged 79. Full Article Government and Politics Politics and Government Community and Society Death
us Another coronavirus fatality at Sydney aged care facility Newmarch House brings death toll to 12 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:37:32 +1000 Anglicare Sydney, which operates the facility, says the past 24 hours had been "tragic", following the announcement of four deaths yesterday. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
us What coronavirus lockdown is like for a family with compromised immunity By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:48:52 +1000 The Holmes family will continue staying home even after COVID-19 lockdown rules are relaxed — with good reason. Full Article Vaccines and Immunity Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
us How a Western Sydney nursing home became one of the country's biggest coronavirus clusters By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:41:48 +1000 It started with a "scratchy throat", but now almost every day at Newmarch House brings another death — here's what we know about the nursing home at the centre of a massive coronavirus outbreak. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
us CEO of Anglicare Sydney Grant Millard says it's likely there will be more deaths after 11 people have died at Newmarch House By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:41:48 +1000 Mr Millard says all residents have been provided mobile phones but it's not always possible to assist with calls. Full Article Aged Care Epidemics and Pandemics
us Matt's bid to visit his son interstate failed because he lacked the right documents By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:18:02 +1000 A family warns that compassionate exemptions to the coronavirus ban on interstate travel are unclear after dad was turned back at the border. Full Article Family and Children States and Territories Health COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics Lockdown
us Scone recipe with just three ingredients sends 92-year-old baker Muriel Halsted viral By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:21:51 +1000 For Muriel Halsted, being part of the world of social media isn't something she's ever given much thought to. Full Article Community Organisations Drought Food and Cooking Parenting Marriage Family Women Internet Culture Social Media Influencers Information and Communication Clubs and Associations Recipes After Dinner Tips and Tools Cakes Biscuits and Slices Bush Tucker