LiSTNR Central Queensland Local News

Federal Government hits back at Pauline Hanson's Migration Pledge.

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:41:25 +0000

And a 19-year-old under police guard after allegedly crashing stolen porsche head-on into van in Melbourne.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Powerful earthquake recorded off coast of Indonesia

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:51:02 +0000

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alleged driver of stolen porsche under police guard after head-on crash

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:51:51 +0000

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luigi Mangione admits to fatally shooting healthcare CEO

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:52:55 +0000

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GST deal called 'costly mistake' by productivity commission

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:52:00 +0000

An interim report says the changes in 2018 cost taxpayers $23 billion.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigations continue into third near miss at Sydney Airport in less than 3 weeks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:55:47 +0000

The incident happened on Sunday.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Young Talent Time legend Johnny Young dies at 79

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:52:20 +0000

The singer-songwriter and TV icon helped launch some of Australia’s biggest stars.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraser makes his pitch for Carlton coaching job

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:17:02 +0000

Josh Fraser says his bid to coach Carlton is underway.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More men are calling DV support lines

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:54:37 +0000

It comes as Queensland has recorded four alleged DV deaths in 45 days.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo reveals details of call with Donald Trump overnight

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:13:04 +0000

The leaders covered a range of topics.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns after third near miss at Sydney Airport

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:09:27 +0000

Plus- social media giants will appear at an inquiry into Australia's ban for under 16s today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook and Instagram take down 750,000 accounts since Aussie ban

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:50:28 +0000

Meta says it's using AI to scan accounts that may breach.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussies could soon use their face to pay

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:48:18 +0000

An Eftpos operator is introducing new payment terminals.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition blames net-zero for Tomago crisis

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:26:09 +0000

A $2.5 billion rescue will keep Tomago running, as Angus Taylor blames Labor’s net-zero push.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Telstra CEO pay jumps despite 1,200 job cuts

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:48:41 +0000

Vicki Brady earned $6.8 million as the telco deals with network fallout.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H5 Bird flu detected in Tasmania for the first time

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:28:21 +0000

Plus- students are ditching class today to protest against Pauline Hanson.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Students to protest against One Nation and Pauline Hanson

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:34:01 +0000

Plus- Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House Press Secretary.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child hurt in five car collision

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:06:41 +0000

A child is OK after being injured in a five car collision that blocked the Scenic Highway yesterday arvo.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Aussies among over 200 rescued from ferry fire in waters off Bali

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:44:51 +0000

Plus- Donald Trump is being sued over a scheme giving subscribers early access to his Truth Social posts.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One dead, Aussies rescued from Bali ferry fire

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:50:36 +0000

The rescue operation is still underway in waters off Lombok.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opposition leader tells PM to 'man up and say sorry' over melon saga

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:51:26 +0000

The Liberals also bringing leaked notes about the saga to federal police.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man charged with murder after woman’s Logan death

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:50:27 +0000

Detectives say police had contact with the 27-year-old in the 10 days before her death.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albo cops parliamentary spray over ‘melons’ controversy

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:51:14 +0000

Angus Taylor labelled the gesture crass and demanded an apology.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Significant cog' in cocaine syndicate bust denied bail

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:56:51 +0000

The operation allegedly spanned South East Queensland up to Gladstone

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12th person charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of a Sydney grandfather

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:21:47 +0000

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABS says your data will be protected in the Census

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:53:57 +0000

Millions of Aussie households set to fill out the survey tonight.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA board did not discuss a rate cut, keeping the cash rate on hold

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:46:41 +0000

The Reserve Bank board voting to keep the cash rate at 4.35 per cent.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Reserve Bank keeps cash rate on hold

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:49:46 +0000

It'll remain at 4.35 per cent after today's meeting.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BREAKING: Australia begins bird flu vaccine rollout

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:55:44 +0000

States and territories will target vulnerable captive birds as H5 continues spreading nationwide.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government rejects criticism over Albo’s melon gesture

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:21:47 +0000

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the PM’s actions have been misinterpreted.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reserve Bank board widely predicted to keep rates on hold at 4.35%

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:29:16 +0000

The RBA's decision will be handed down this afternoon.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA Premier says state's royal commission into AI is about getting it right "from the start"

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:33:43 +0000

Plus- the RBA is widely expected to leave the cash rate on hold at 4.35% today.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why we shouldn't skip the Census

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:47:16 +0000

And Detectives are still piecing together who is behind a random attack on a woman in Biloela.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Census night is here- fines apply if you don't fill it out

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:22:48 +0000

Plus- a review has found car insurance premiums have been rising faster than inflation.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One state to investigate AI

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:52:40 +0000

A Royal Commission has been announced into artificial intelligence.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Air Services apologises for major airport delays

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:54:12 +0000

The Transport minister met with the Air Services Australia CEO following delays and near miss at Sydney Airport.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grim suitcase discovery turns out to be 'life-like doll'

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:42:53 +0000

Police initially feared the suitcase contained a woman’s remains.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Human remains ruled out after grim suitcase discovery

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:22:18 +0000

Forensic testing continues as police work to identify the contents.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents call for digital detox across schools

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:34:59 +0000

it follows declining NAPLAN results - with Year Three students recorded their worst writing and numeracy scores since 2023.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest Newspoll puts Labor's primary vote at weakest level since June 2013

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:32:09 +0000

Plus- a warning to be on the lookout for Census-related scams.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bulk billing on the rise nationally according to latest health data

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:42:18 +0000

Plus- Labor and One Nation neck and neck in the latest Newspoll.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

H5 bird flu detections rise to 220 across the country after more identified in SA

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:14:20 +0000

Plus- thousands of runners hit Sydney's streets for the City2Surf.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Near miss at Sydney Airport involving a Jetstar plane and a Qatar Airlines flight

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:19:45 +0000

An investigation is underway.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anti-bullying campaign launches across Australia

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:59:34 +0000

It's part of a major investment from the Federal Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Government investing in regional Aussie town

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:59:04 +0000

Investing more than $560 in a critical mineral project.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW confirms the state’s first cases of H5 bird flu in native birds

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:56:57 +0000

Plus - Expect a wintry blast across W-A and South Australia - with a wet and windy weekend ahead according to the Bureau

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiership Teammate Fears for Cats Future Amid Concussion Reveal.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:07:14 +0000

Jake Kolodjashnij outs himself as AFL player who signed secret concussion waiver.

Major delay dramas at Sydney Airport impacting flights nationwide.

Plus the latest NRL/AFL results from overnight.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geelong concussion case; BHP revenue hit; teacher sackings soar

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:56:11 +0000

The player at the centre of the AFL concussion dramas has identified himself, in wanting to address the situation personally.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Kolodjashnij comes forward as Cat in concussion drama

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:55:17 +0000

The player at the centre of the AFL concussion dramas has identified himself, saying he wants to address the situation personally.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geelong Player Who Signed Secret Concussion Waiver Revealed

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:12:10 +0000

One state becomes first in Australia to lockdown its poultry industry amid bird flu outbreak.

AFL preview of tonight's action between Lions & Hawks.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.