Cameron Simmons
Cameron Simmons is a reporter based in Longreach, Western Queensland. He joined the ABC in 2023 after previously working in Sydney.
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Queensland records its hottest January day on record as mercury nears 50C in outback town
Birdsville locals say stepping outside is like standing in front of an open oven. An elder says he's seen crows falling from trees amid the near unbearable conditions, but the BOM says relief is on the way.
Outback footy club's novel recruitment drive involves free flights, board, a job and 25 instant friends
Desperate to keep the Barcaldine Sandgoannas from folding, the club president's method to lure players is also scoring wins off the field.
Local helicopter pilots join emergency crews in search for missing SA man in outback Queensland
It is understood the South Australian man started walking to find help after becoming bogged in outback Queensland on Sunday afternoon.
Two people struck by lightning as wild weather threatens storm-ravaged Queensland and NSW
Queenslanders are being urged to remain vigilant across the weekend, with destructive wind gusts, giant hail, heavy rainfall and flash flooding predicted.
135 applicants, just 12 positions: Demand for ag courses soars in the bush
It's much dustier than the average classroom, but the lessons these students are taking could prove invaluable to Australia's agricultural industry amid the worker shortage.