Best Queensland Rail Podcasts (2025)

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Rail Tale Episode 3 - ‘Filling’ in time: The School Rail Dental Clinics 5:51

2d ago5:51

5:51

Did you know one of the first travelling dental clinics in Queensland was a railway carriage? The school dental scheme was developed by the Department of Public Instruction in the late 1920s. The Rail Dental Clinic ensured people from the country received the same level of care as those living in the city. Operating for half a century, the Rail Den…

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NRL Announces Record Surplus, NSW Health Minister Admits Hospital Failures, NGA Sparks Censorship Debate, Housing Crisis Tops Voter Concerns, and more... 11:16

22h ago11:16

11:16

(0:10): NRL Celebrates Record $62.3M Surplus and Historic Growth in 2024 Season (2:33): NSW Health Minister Admits 'Catastrophic' Hospital Failures in Tragic Toddler Death (4:39): NGA Faces Backlash for Covering Palestinian Flags, Sparking Censorship Debate (6:49): Housing Crisis Looms as Top Voter Concern Amid Rising Homelessness Ahead of Election…

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Woolies flies extra staff into Cairns to restock stores post flood 2:09

18h ago2:09

2:09

Plus - Cairns product Mary Fowler to make Matildas return in SheBelieves Cup clash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Authorities Euthanize Stranded Whales, Australia Monitors Chinese Warships, ACCC Chair Warns Grocery Prices Rise, Caravan Found Sparks Terror Concerns, and more... 10:51

1d ago10:51

10:51

(0:10): Over 150 False Killer Whales Stranded in Tasmania; Authorities Begin Euthanasia Amid Rescue Challenges (2:07): Australia Monitors Chinese Warships Near Sydney Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Tensions (3:57): ACCC Chair Warns of Rising Grocery Prices Amid 'Shrinkflation' and Fake Discount Allegations (6:13): Explosive Caravan Found in Sydney Sparks…

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More disaster support for Far North in wake of floods 2:07

2d ago2:07

2:07

Plus - dog owners urged to vaccinate pets amid spike in deadly disease See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Whale Stranding in Tasmania, Woman Sues Fertility Clinic, Australia Warns of Terror Threats, AFL Considers Origin Revival, and more... 11:03

3d ago11:03

11:03

(0:10): Massive Whale Stranding in Tasmania: 90 False Killer Whales to be Euthanized Amid Rescue Struggles (2:12): Woman Sues Fertility Clinic Over Embryo Mix-up, Surrenders Child Amid Emotional Turmoil (4:00): Australia's Security Chief Warns of Escalating Terror Threats and Espionage Risks (6:15): AFL Considers State of Origin Revival After Succe…

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Interest rate cut is double-edged sword first home buyers in Cairns 2:09

3d ago2:09

2:09

Plus - Canberra forks out for expanded research into impact of flooding on Great Barrier Reef See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Kyrie Irving Considers Olympic Switch, Virgin Australia Qatar Alliance Approved, NACC Probes Robodebt Officials, Journalist Sues ABC Over Termination, and more... 10:48

4d ago10:48

10:48

(0:10): Kyrie Irving Eyes Switch to Represent Australia at 2028 Olympics After Team USA Snub (2:04): Virgin Australia, Qatar Airways Alliance Approved by ACCC, Awaits Final Regulatory Nod (4:22): NACC Reopens Robodebt Investigation, Probing Six Officials Amid Conflict of Interest Scandal (6:22): Journalist Sues ABC in Unlawful Termination Case Link…

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Mareeba Stock Squad on the hunt for those behind damaged fencing in Dimbulah 2:08

4d ago2:08

2:08

Plus - Cowboys' Coen Hess speaks out after first game back in 51 weeks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Police Investigate Islamophobic Assaults, Doctor Charged with Manslaughter, Australian Stock Market Slumps, BlueScope Steel Prepares for Profit Surge, and more... 11:19

5d ago11:19

11:19

(0:10): Victoria Police Probe Suspected Islamophobic Assaults on Hijab-Wearing Women at Melbourne Mall (2:03): Perth Woman Killed in Tragic Crash; Doctor Charged with Manslaughter After High BAC Incident (3:53): Australian Stock Market Slumps as Banking Losses Overshadow Gains in Tech and Consumer Sectors (6:12): BlueScope Steel Set for Profit Surg…

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Experts predict rate relief as early as tomorrow 2:07

5d ago2:07

2:07

Just one more sleep to go before Queensland borrowers find out if the reserve will finally deliver some rate relief. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Rail still closed after weekend of hard work 2:08

5d ago2:08

2:08

No word yet on when Queensland Rail will be able to reopen the flood damaged track between Townsville and Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Australia Condemns Chinese Flares, Sam Kerr Acquitted of Harassment, Cult Members Convicted for Child Death, Sydney Rail Strike Disrupts Valentine's Day, and more... 10:47

7d ago10:47

10:47

(0:10): Australian Aircraft Threatened by Chinese Flares in South China Sea: Defence Minister Condemns "Unsafe" Actions (2:06): Sam Kerr Acquitted of Harassment; Future as Matildas Captain Uncertain (4:07): Cult Members Convicted in Tragic Death of Insulin-Deprived Child; Sentencing Awaits (5:59): Valentine's Day Chaos: Sydney Rail Strike Cancels O…

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Researchers use AI to save the Great Barrier Reef 2:11

9d ago2:11

2:11

Could Artificial Intelligence save the Great Barrier Reef? It's the question researchers are hoping to answer as part of their efforts to save the natural gift from further decline. They're designing a global, real-time monitoring system to do it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Food supply en route to Far North by air, land and sea 2:09

9d ago2:09

2:09

A Far North MP says the food supply issues caused by flooding in North Queensland, is the worst interruption she's seen in over 20 years. According to Barron River MP Bree James, six flights of food are on their way to Cairns, with two landing yesterday, another two today and tomorrow to help fill bare supermarket shelves. Image: Barron River MP Br…

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Nurses Fired for Viral Outrage, Australia Champions Scam Legislation, Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Merge, Labor Introduces Women's Health Package, and more... 10:43

9d ago10:43

10:43

(0:10): NSW Nurses Fired for Threatening Israeli Patients in Viral Video, Sparking Outrage and Investigation (2:12): Australia Enacts World-Leading Legislation to Combat Online and Banking Scams (4:20): Chemist Warehouse-Sigma Merger Creates $32B Giant, Raises Competition Concerns (6:18): Labor's $573 Million Women's Health Package: A Game-Changer …

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Supermarket shelves bare across Cairns 2:09

9d ago2:09

2:09

Plus: 2 people are facing drug charges after arrests at shopping centres across Cairns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Climate change effecting Queensland's Croc population 2:07

10d ago2:07

2:07

UQ Researchers have found that when the reptile's body temps tip 33 degrees they can't dive for as long. Photo credit: Australia Zoo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Snake bites spike across the Far North 2:09

10d ago2:09

2:09

Plus: Cairns councillors have endorsed CEO Ken Gouldthorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Union calls for Portsmith worker pay-outs 2:11

11d ago2:11

2:11

Plus: Mareeba Shire will hold a postal vote to fill a vacant councillor slot following the death of Councillor Kevin Davies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Man Fights for Lost Bitcoin, Xavier Cooks Suspended for Doping, Tesla Sales Plummet in Australia, ABC Drops Racial Defense, and more... 10:24

11d ago10:24

10:24

(0:10): Bitcoin Bonanza Buried: Man Fights to Reclaim $775M Lost in Newport Landfill (1:48): Sydney Kings Star Xavier Cooks Suspended for Doping Violation Ahead of Playoffs (3:48): Tesla Sales Plunge 30% in Australia as Chinese EV Brands Heat Up Competition (5:53): ABC Drops Controversial Racial Defense in Antoinette Lattouf's Unlawful Termination …

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Temporary Bridge Opens for Freight for Cairns 2:10

12d ago2:10

2:10

The first trucks entered Cairns this morning after a temporary bridge near Townsville opened for freight last night. The bridge opened around 8 PM, with trucks spotted in Gordonvale later in the evening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Bryan Adams Concert Canceled, Severe Storms Batter New South Wales, Australia Seeks US Tariff Exemption, Tesla Builds Battery Facility in Collie, and more... 10:29

12d ago10:29

10:29

(0:10): Bryan Adams' Perth Concert Canceled Due to Sewage Overflow; Full Refunds Issued (2:02): Severe Storms Threaten New South Wales and Victoria: Flash Floods, Destructive Winds Expected (4:04): Australia Seeks US Tariff Exemption Amid Steel Trade Tensions; Albanese to Negotiate with Trump (6:08): Tesla to Transform Collie with Major Battery Fac…

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Big changes coming for Queensland's Tradies 2:11

12d ago2:11

2:11

Under the reforms... 50 thousand self-employed tradies would no longer have to complete annual financial paperwork or set up trust accounts for privately funded projects worth less than $10 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Second Mammography Service to Return to Cairns 2:09

12d ago2:09

2:09

The service was suspended in November due to a lack of a permanent radiologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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FNQ man's body found inside croc 2:08

13d ago2:08

2:08

Plus: Night works have begun on the baron river bridge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Chandimal Shines in Galle Test, Record 102 Snakes Relocated, Northern Queensland Floods Spark Relief, Ex-Cop Guilty of Manslaughter, and more... 10:43

15d ago10:43

10:43

(0:10): Sri Lanka's Chandimal Shines Amidst Galle Test Drama; Australia Faces Fielding Woes and Tactical Shifts (2:09): 102 Snakes Found in Sydney Garden: Record-Breaking Reptile Relocation (4:17): Northern Queensland Faces Severe Flooding as Rainfall Totals Soar, $8 Million in Relief Announced (6:16): Ex-Police Officer Found Guilty of Manslaughter…

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Tablelands Residents Urged to Prepare for Flooding 2:12

16d ago2:12

2:12

Plus: Queensland Police are vigilant following instances of Nazi graffiti and propaganda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Charter flights bring food to Cairns 2:07

16d ago2:07

2:07

Plus: Queensland Health says reported whooping cough cases were their highest on record last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Plans in place for temporary Bruce Highway bridge 2:06

17d ago2:06

2:06

If feasible, the temporary bridge will be a single-lane structure that'll allow vehicle access. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Queensland Faces Flood Crisis, AFL Mourns Adam Hunter, Australia Increases Hospital Funding, Australian Shares and Mining Stocks Surge, and more... 11:19

17d ago11:19

11:19

Queensland Flood Crisis: Military Deployed, Towns Submerged, Water System Fails Amid Ongoing Disaster AFL Mourns Loss of Premiership Hero Adam Hunter at 43 Australia Boosts Hospital Funding by $1.7 Billion to Tackle Waiting Times and Wage Issues Australian Shares Surge: Mining Stocks Shine Amid China's Tariff Easing, Market Awaits Rate Cut Australi…

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More rain to come for Cairns according to the mayor 2:09

17d ago2:09

2:09

Authorities are also urging the public to only buy what they need at the supermarkets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns hit with another 180mm 2:08

18d ago2:08

2:08

Plus: The minor flood warnings for the Mulgrave and Russell rivers has been extended from Babinda up to Palm Cove. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Aussie Football Mourns Dale Tapping, NSW Transport Minister Resigns, ABC Battles over Presenter Dismissal, Callide Power Fined after Explosion, and more... 10:02

18d ago10:02

10:02

(0:10): Australian Football Mourns Dale Tapping: Celebrated Coach and Mentor Dies at 59 (2:09): NSW Transport Minister Resigns Amid Scandal Over Misuse of Taxpayer-Funded Drivers (4:03): ABC Faces Legal Battle Over Unlawful Dismissal of Presenter Antoinette Lattouf Amidst Social Media Controversy (5:54): Callide Power Fined $9M After Queensland Gen…

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Teen Killed in Shark Attack, Travis Head Dominates Cricket Awards, Melbourne Faces Severe Weather Threats, Bevan Joins Cricket Hall of Fame, and more... 11:20

18d ago11:20

11:20

(0:10): Teen Killed in Shark Attack at Popular Australian Beach, Sparking Safety Concerns (1:49): Travis Head Wins Allan Border Medal, Dominates Australian Cricket Awards with Stellar Year (3:59): Melbourne Faces 39°C Heatwave, Storms Bring Hail and Power Outages Amid Bushfire Threats (6:06): Michael Bevan Finally Inducted into Cricket Hall of Fame…

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Free sandbags available in Smithfield and Gordonvale 2:10

19d ago2:10

2:10

Plus: Cairns-based A-F-P officers have helped to secure the arrest of an Innisfail man who's accused of committing online child-abuse-related offences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Store shevles stripped acorss the Far North 2:05

19d ago2:05

2:05

Fresh meat and produce, worse affected See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Cairns residents to be on alert be Measles symptoms 2:07

19d ago2:07

2:07

That's after an infectious tourist flew in from Darwin over the Australia long weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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40yo dead at Trinity Beach 2:10

20d ago2:10

2:10

Plus Cairns and the Far North are avoiding the worst of the severe weather causing life-threatening flooding further south. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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NSW Man Arrested for Graffiti, Albanese Promises Student Debt Reduction, Lawyer Referred for AI Misuse, Queensland Flood Crisis Intensifies, and more... 10:25

21d ago10:25

10:25

(0:10): NSW Man Arrested for Nazi Graffiti Amid Rising Antisemitic Crime Wave (2:11): Albanese Promises 20% Student Debt Reduction by 2025 if Re-elected (4:22): Australian Lawyer Referred for AI Misuse in Court Filings, New Restrictions Imposed (6:09): Queensland Flood Crisis: Heavy Rains Trigger Major Floods, Crocodile Warnings, and Highway Closur…

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Another 100 - 200mm of rain expected in the Far North today 2:10

23d ago2:10

2:10

Plus: The RACQ's urging Northerners to make sure their insurance actually covers them for the various types of severe weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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6 swimming hole deaths in 1 year renew safety calls 2:08

23d ago2:08

2:08

Plus: The Tropical Low in the coral sea is set to return to the Queensland coast today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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RBA Plans Interest Rate Cuts, Explosive Caravan Discovered in Sydney, WA Police Criticized for Response, Sydney Hosts 2027 Rugby Final, and more... 10:19

23d ago10:19

10:19

(0:10): RBA Poised for Interest Rate Cuts Amid Inflation Dip; Election Looms Large (2:03): Explosive-Laden Caravan Found in Sydney: Antisemitic Threats Under Investigation (4:24): WA Police Criticized for Handling of Domestic Violence Alerts Before Tragic Family Shooting (6:23): Sydney to Host 2027 Rugby World Cup Final, Boosting Australia's Econom…

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Rental demand's eases across regional Queensland 2:10

23d ago2:10

2:10

Plus: The Chance of a Cyclone might now be lower but that's not stopping the rain as the tropical low off the coast is set to return tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Bruce Highway reopens reconnecting Cairns and Townsville 2:08

23d ago2:08

2:08

Plus: A new report found rental supply's up across regional Queensland with demand easing over the last year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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BOM: More rain to come for Far North Queensland 2:07

24d ago2:07

2:07

The Bruce Highway between Cardwell and Ingham remains closed this morning as flooding from the Seymour river cuts off Cairns from Townsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Bruce closed for second day in a row 2:08

24d ago2:08

2:08

Plus: Rental demand has eased across regional Queensland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Sydney Police Investigate Explosives Cache, Parents Convicted in Faith-Healing Case, Mosaic Brands Closes Millers Stores, Severe Weather Hits Australia, and more... 11:13

24d ago11:13

11:13

(0:10): Sydney Police Probe Explosives Cache Linked to Antisemitic Crimes; Community Reassured of Safety (2:10): Parents Convicted of Manslaughter in Faith-Healing Death of Diabetic Daughter (4:24): Mosaic Brands to Shut Down Millers and Noni B, Impacting 933 Jobs and 252 Stores (6:26): Severe Weather Batters Australia: Floods, Cyclone Warnings, an…

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Cops urging locals to save emergency number 2:06

24d ago2:06

2:06

Plus: A Queensland transgender advocate says the Government putting a pause on under 18s being able to be prescribed puberty blockers will prove deadly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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Pause on Puberty Blockers for Under 18s 2:08

24d ago2:08

2:08

The Bruce Highway is closed between Ingham and Cardwell due to flooding from the Seymour River. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By LiSTNR

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