 It’s a big hello and thank you from us! You’ve been so generous in your support of this year’s Queensland Gives appeal, raising much needed funds to help Meals on Wheels continue their incredible work around the State. It’s not just the meal, it’s the companionship with every delivery that makes such a huge difference, and thanks to you we raised over $125,000 which will provide over 12,500 free meals to Queenslanders in need over the holiday season. 2021 has certainly thrown up it’s share of challenges (again dominated by COVID-19), but your humour, good spirit and conversation has been the perfect tonic to see us through. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and we can’t wait to be waking up with you again in 2022 (we’ll all be back from January 17 😊). Craig and Loretta |
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 What's the difference between COVID's Omicron variant and the Omicron-like strain? How did they enter Queensland? How infectious are they? |
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 There's a hidden flood risk in your home and it has absolutely nothing to do with the rain, or your drains. But it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars if you don't sort it out. |
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 Plans to reopen Yeronga railway station after the Cross River Rail upgrade have derailed thanks to the downpour over the past few weeks. But it won't be the only rail line out of action during the holiday season. |
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 With the price of petrol only set to increase, hear Kat Feeney's chat with an automotive expert on whether you actually need to fork out the big bucks at the bowser for the higher octane fuel. |
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 Melissa Griffith's 15-year-old KitchenAid is one of 127 items a team of volunteers at the Repair Cafe have tried to fix this year for free to save them from landing in landfill. |
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 It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas and what better way to celebrate than by belting out your favourite festive anthems?! Hosted by Loretta Ryan and Jason Barry-Smith, the sing-along at the Piazza on December 16 will feature a collection of Christmas classics for you to croon along to, all performed by Opera Queensland, plus a few special guests. This special one-off event will raise funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation. |
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 Last month during our QLD Gives appeal for Meals on Wheels we asked you to submit your favourite family recipes to create a new Meals on Wheels menu! And the good news is, they're sharing the collection with you. |
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 The ABC is your destination for up-to-date emergency warnings and advice. During an emergency situation, ABC Radio Brisbane will provide the latest warnings and advice. Tune in via 612AM on radio or connect to any station from across Australia on the the ABC listen app. Make sure you know how to reach us if the power goes down - invest in a battery-operated radio and know your local frequency.The ABC Emergency website is also a useful resource to find incidents close to your location or check on emergencies that may affect family and friends in other parts of the country. If you have an Amazon Alexa enabled device, try out the new ABC Emergency skill which allows you to get a quick update on fires, floods or storms near you. You can ask "Alexa, are there any emergencies near me?" for the latest information and warnings. |
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 It's that time of the year to trot out the shortbread, so why not try a nutty take on this sweet treat from Alison Alexander? |
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 You can't beat a good pudding topped with biscuit crumble, and Alison Alexander has the intel on which biscuits work best for that perfect texture in this new recipe. |
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