Jessica Ross

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Josh Dye |Nicholas Mcelroy |Jessica Ross |Owen Jacques

Two of Queensland’s biggest rail projects are in the crosshairs of the new LNP government following sensational comments from the deputy premier. Jarrod Bleijie has thrown doubt on the promise he made during the election campaign to extend a rail line to Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast in time for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He seized on a submission to the government's 100-day Games review that claimed the cost of the project could blow out from $12 billion to more than $20b.

Dec 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Ross

Like many kids, Lachlan Racovalis seems to have boundless energy. The Queenslander is always running around with his younger brother and sister at their rural property near Gympie, north of Brisbane. When the 12-year-old discovered a pogo stick six years ago, it was the perfect fit. "As soon as I went on it, I was instantly good … and I know that's not very humble, but still," Lachlan said. "The thing with the pogo stick is it's enjoyable.

Dec 13, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Ross

Ballet dancer Leon D'Aulnais proves it's never too late to pull on slippersIn a cosy studio in Noosaville, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, nine dancers have taken up a spot along the barre. Classical music drifts overhead as they perform a series of slow and elegant moves. Leon D'Aulnais stands out from the troupe and not just because he's the only male and most senior among them. "Leon has spark, which is vital. It's infectious," gushes his teacher Angelika Burroughs.

Dec 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kirra Grimes |Jessica Ross

Reinforcements have arrived in the search for a missing hiker in the Glass House Mountains range on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, as concerns for his welfare deepen. The 20-year-old man had been scaling Mount Beerwah on his own in 34-degree heat on Sunday afternoon. Police have published an image of the Mountain Creek man but have not released his name. He sent a photo from his mobile phone around 1pm on Sunday and has not been seen or heard from since.

Nov 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Danielle Lancaster |Jessica Ross |Adam Stephen

When Brett Wilson discovered a small, hard lump in his right breast one weekend, he was not too worried. The 51-year-old sales manager, from Queensland's Sunshine Coast, booked a doctor's appointment just to be safe. The GP recommended an ultrasound. "I put the ultrasound referral in the glove box for two months then finally went and got it done," Mr Wilson said. "The lady said it would need a biopsy … within five days, the biopsy was done.