Katrina Beavan

Apr 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Katrina Beavan |Jasmine Hines

In short: Right to information documents reveal dementia patient Peter Roach left his Rockhampton Hospital ward several times before he went missing. Family members claim the hospital failed Mr Roach, who has not been found. What's next? The Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service says it is implementing recommendations after a review. Peter Roach, who was also deaf and vision-impaired, was a patient at Rockhampton Hospital in central Queensland when he left his ward in May last year.

Mar 12, 2024 | abc.net.au | Katrina Beavan

In short: A central Queensland couple are fighting to rectify issues in their newly built home. They claim parts of the home were not built to plans, are missing inclusions and have defectsWhat's next? They have now entered into mediation with the builder, and a QBCC inspector is set to visit the property. Kim and Keven Abraham thought getting the keys to their dream home would be the start of a stress-free retirement.

Feb 22, 2024 | abc.net.au | Katrina Beavan |Scout Wallen

In short: Beloved chimpanzee Samantha, 40, died suddenly in the Rockhampton Zoo on Wednesday. She had become a doting surrogate mother to young chimp Gandali after suffering through two stillbirths. What's next: Though it's suspected she died from heart failure, autopsy results will indicate the exact cause of death. A regional Queensland zoo is mourning the loss of a much-loved chimpanzee that died unexpectedly yesterday afternoon, leaving her surrogate son without a mother.

Feb 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Scout Wallen |Katrina Beavan

In short: A bulk carrier vessel that was abandoned in one of the largest bulk commodity ports in the country has been banned from Australian waters. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority says the vessel failed to comply with international standards. What's next: The ship is currently being towed to the Philippines for repairs. A gigantic ship that sat stranded for months in a central Queensland port has been towed back out to sea and banned from Australia.

Feb 8, 2024 | abc.net.au | Katrina Beavan |Scout Wallen

In short: The Australian Energy Regulator is taking Callide Power Trading to court. It alleges the coal-powered station was in breach of the National Electricity Rules when its C4 unit exploded leaving nearly 500,000 homes without power in 2021. What's next: The matter will be heard in the Federal Court at a date yet to be determined. The Australian Energy Regulator is taking a coal-fired Queensland power station to court over an explosion that left nearly half a million homes without power.