Larissa Waterson
Journalist at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Journalist, ABC North West Qld // fmrly @Storyful, @ninecomau, @macleayargus, @thelandnews // [email protected]
Articles
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Apr 16, 2024 |
refresh.news | Zara Margolis |Larissa Waterson
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Apr 16, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Zara Margolis |Larissa Waterson
In short: An increasing number of electric car drivers are travelling through the outback. More rural residents are warming to the idea of purchasing an electric vehicle. What's next? If demand for EV charging stations continues in the bush, providers say they will expand infrastructure to foster growth. Queenslander Justin Searle lives almost 1,000 kilometres from the nearest service centre, but that did not stop him from buying an electric vehicle (EV).
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Apr 3, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Emily Dobson |Larissa Waterson
In short: Dozens were rescued from a remote Queensland camping spot at East Leichhardt Dam over Easter when a river rose suddenly. Emergency services say having the right safety equipment, such as an EPIRB or a device with an SOS satellite function, can save lives. What's next? As the outback tourist season gets underway authorities are urging travellers carry safety equipment, food and water, and to tell someone of their whereabouts.
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Mar 27, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Emily Dobson |Larissa Waterson
In short: A major highway in outback Queensland is becoming increasingly dangerous, road users say. A flurry of mining activity in the region is increasing traffic on the region's roads. What's next? Locals are calling for urgent work to be done on the highway. When Kalinda Cluff gets into her car to drive to the shops, she fears for her life. "You're driving along a one-lane highway through rocky hills with barely any room on the road's shoulders," she said.
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Mar 24, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Larissa Waterson |Zara Margolis
In short: Significant widespread rain has fallen across much of Queensland over the weekend. Residents in isolated communities say this has been "one of the biggest" wet seasons ever. What's next? Storms and light showers will persist into the Easter long weekend, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Queensland residents are bracing for a wet Easter, with widespread rain predicted for much of the state this weekend.
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