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Kemii Maguire
Mount Isa, QLD
Surf and turf — Gold Coast born, rural at heart. Kemii joined the ABC in 2018, and is currently presenting on ABC Southern Queensland based in Toowoomba. Kemii tweets from @kemiimaguire.
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Small 'rabbit huts' may be simple, but the history within is priceless
People power is fighting to save the few that remain along almost 555km of rabbit-proof fence in southern Queensland.
Rob loves camping in his caravan, but a check found something simple putting his family's safety at risk
Hundreds of caravans and camper trailers crash every year. Police in Queensland say about 90 per cent of recreational vehicles weigh too much, creating a safety hazard and potentially voiding the owners' insurance.
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When he was a kid a professor watched asteroids being named after famous people. Now his name is on one
Two Queensland astronomers will be immortalised in space after the International Astronomical Union announced asteroids would be named after them.
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Chopper rescues prompt signage rethink for popular Tabletop Mountain trail
Two separate missions to save hikers injured on Toowoomba's Tabletop Mountain earlier this month have sparked debate about the adequacy of trail signage.
'There is a lot to be gained': Volunteer firefighter celebrates 50 years of service amid search for new recruits
When Stanthorpe local James Massey joined the Rural Fire Service at 21, it was almost expected of anyone who lived on the land. But finding young people to replace his generation is a difficult task.
Rod woke up profoundly deaf. He's got a message about preventing the preventable
Hearing Australia is putting a spotlight on preventable causes of hearing loss, including an everyday activity that's become the leading cause for concern.
What turned a region known for fruit and flower festivals into Queensland's criminal badlands? And can it recover?
After a domestic terrorist attack, sieges, stabbings and shootings, Southern Queensland is looking to clean up its recent reputation as a crime hotspot.
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Teen allegedly stabbed less than 24 hours after Toowoomba crime forum
Police have arrested three teenagers after an 18-year-old man was allegedly stabbed a short distance from where a packed crime forum was held a day earlier.
City dogs learn new tricks as hobby mustering trend on the rise
It's a competition that's steeped in Australian tradition, but sheep dog trials in rural Queensland are receiving increased interest from urban dog owners.
This town ran out of water during the drought, so why has it been left out of a $370m pipeline plan?
The Queensland government grants $370 million to construct a pipeline connecting two towns via Wivenhoe Dam, but it will not extend as far as Stanthorpe — a town that had to truck in drinking water for 15 months.
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Millmerran murder accused involved in argument before driving car into house, police say
Queensland police are trying to piece together the moments before a man was killed when a car allegedly drove deliberately into his home on Christmas night.
'We've all lost a hero': Neighbour killed in Queensland shooting remembered as 'quiet achiever'
By Peter Gunders, Alex Brewster, and Kemii Maguire
Alan Dare will receive a posthumous medal for bravery after he was gunned down in the deadly shootout on the Western Downs. Loved ones and police officers honoured the 58-year-old at a private funeral.
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Tara residents say they have nowhere to turn after deadly shooting
Residents left reeling after a Western Downs shooting say the tragedy has exposed their region's lack of permanent mental health support in a time of great need.
Second deadly ambush in five years likely to have 'significant impact' on policing, criminologist says
The deaths of the officers at Wieambilla brings the Queensland Police death toll to four over five years, including the 2017 killing of Brett Forte.
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Streaming services lap up 'authentic' film settings in regional Queensland towns
The rural town of Jandowae didn't need many changes this week to transform the 1980s setting of Netflix's eight-part adaptation of Boy Swallows Universe.
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Alleged murder scene burns to ground months after previous arson attempt
A house in Queensland's Lockyer Valley where a 48-year-old man was discovered with multiple stab wounds earlier this year has been completely destroyed.
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Bank vows headquarters will remain in regional Queensland following merger vote
After the official merger on March 21, 2023, the new entity will have 720,000 members, 1,900 employees, and more than $23 billion in assets.
Controversial New Acland coal mine expansion begins
Preliminary earthworks begin for a coal mine in southern Queensland after an approval process spanning 15 years.
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Wild weather and increased rain leads to more injured wildlife needing care
High winds, heavy rain and temperature changes have led to a warning for the public to stay vigilant for injured animals coming into storm season.
Health authorities concerned about deadly outbreak
Health authorities are concerned about the threat of Japanese encephalitis in Queensland. Kemii Maguire reports.
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Health chief's concerns for potential rise in Japanese encephalitis virus
After a few quiet months, Queensland health authorities are warning against complacency when it comes to fatal mosquito-borne disease.
Mother previously served time for failing to get Elizabeth Struhs medical assistance, court hears
A Queensland court hears that one of the religious group members accused of murdering the eight-year-old was "very excited to learn" that the child's mother was in prison for failing to obtain medical assistance for her daughter.
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Member of religious group charged over death tells court group sat, sung and prayed while diabetic girl died
Keita Courtney Martin is committed to stand trial for the murder of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs on the basis she allegedly aided Elizabeth's parents.
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Wineries weather storms to produce quality vintages as top drops named at Australian Small Winemakers Show
Severe weather across Australia was no match for small vineyards, which swept the medal board this year.
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Fringe religious group involved in Elizabeth Struhs' death, court hears, with mother committed to stand trial
A member of a fringe religious group believed faith would heal her eight-year-old daughter when she allegedly denied her insulin, a court hears, as Kerri Struhs is committed to stand trial for murder.
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