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| If there’s ever been a year where we’ve all needed some Christmas cheer, 2020 is it! Join me from the comfort of your own home for ABC Radio Queensland’s Spirit of Christmas concert from 7pm on Thursday December 10. Get a glass of egg nog, break open a bonbon and sit back for a two-hour state-wide on air and virtual Christmas concert featuring live performances from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, comedian Jenny Wynter, Southern Cross Soloists, Felicity Urquhart and many more. Can’t wait to have some festive fun with you all, so join us on 612AM, via the ABC listen app or on our Facebook live stream. Kelly Higgins-Devine |
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New air conditioners unable to be used across Queensland schools |
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Students and staff are set to swelter through the final days of school for 2020, despite the installation of new air-conditioning units. In some schools the ceiling fans were ripped out to make way for the units that cannot be turned on. |
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Why isn't Australia using rapid tests to screen for COVID-19? |
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They're portable, easy to use and most importantly, can deliver a result in just 15 minutes, so why hasn't the Australian Government decided to use them? |
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'I've cancelled Christmas': Devastated families still homeless after Halloween hail storm |
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Tracy Fry's Springfield Lakes home was one of many damaged by giant hail stones on October 31. More than a month on, she's still camping out on an air mattress in a temporary rental, with builders predicting it could take six months to repair the damage to properties in the area. |
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In case you missed the good news...Bee Gees Way is back open after an upgrade! COVID may have stopped Sir Barry Gibb from being at the reopening, but he spoke to Craig and Loretta from his home in Miami to mark the occasion, reminiscing about growing up in Redcliffe, from fishing on the old jetty, to choosing a life of fame over a life of crime. |
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Heatwave warning for pet owners |
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Humphrey, an 18-month-old groodle, had been playing around the edge of the pool at his home for about 40 minutes when he started limping. It took a visit to the vet for his owners to discover he'd suffered severe burns to his paws. |
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International Day of People with Disability 2020 |
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On this day, the International Day of People with Disability, meet motivational speaker, Dean Clifford. He shares what it's like living with a rare skin condition and explains what he wants people to understand about having a disability. | WATCH HERE | |
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Win tickets to Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show |
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Brisbane's much loved Heelers are taking to the stage in their first live theatre show and we'd love to send you and your family along! Be listening to Breakfast with Craig and Loretta from 5am each day next week for your chance to win. | LISTEN HERE |
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The search for savoury snacks is over |
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Three ingredient fruit cake |
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If you've never made fruit cake before try this three ingredient recipe from our listener, Cath. It's a fool-proof winner for the festive season ahead. | YES PLEASE |
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