Clermont resident Todd Holmes described the harrowing reality of the "worst floods in living memory" as he prepares his own heavy machinery to help neighbours dig out from the silt.

From life-saving helicopter rescues to comparisons with the town's tragic 1916 history, hear how this resilient community is banding together to survive the aftermath.

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After a tough 2025 marked by mine closures, a massive new copper project and a signed rescue package are set to transform the North West.

Mayor Peta MacRae joined the program to explain why the region’s mineral reserves are once again the backbone of the local economy.

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From the Gold Coast to Townsville, hospitality venues are reporting a surge in fake "pineapples" and $100 bills being slipped into tills during busy shifts. 

Publican Richard Deery explained why new staff and low-light environments are being targeted, and why the loss of these high-value notes hits small business owners twice as hard.

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With record-breaking poll numbers and major party abandonment, political scientist Paul Williams revealed whether we are witnessing the end of Australia's traditional power balance.

He shared how "soft voters" are trading the majors for Pauline Hanson in a move that could redefine the next election.

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It’s a region the size of Victoria, yet residents are still looking at the sky to predict the rain.

Mayor Ben Hall explained the "staggering" reality of living without a weather radar and why the "heel of Queensland" is fighting for 21st-century tech.

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Fed up with Queensland’s Hall of Fame currently only existing as a digital file, legendary sportswriter Crash Craddock reveals his passionate vision to give the 2032 Olympic centrepiece a much-needed "soul." 

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When record flooding hit Winton while the Crackup Sisters were away on tour, the local community mobilised to save their home and iconic outback stage. 

Hear Amanda-Lyn Pearson share the heartwarming story of how a town gave back to the performers who have spent 17 years making them laugh.

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