Ollie Wykeham

Sep 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Ollie Wykeham |Kirra Grimes |Robert Burgin |Tim Wong-See

In a Queensland town famous for its sun-soaked dining and stylish bars, venue owners say they are being unfairly targeted by "authorities" trying to shut down the live music scene. Noosa Junction restaurant New York Minute is the latest to announce it is putting a stop to live performances, after what one local promoter has called "relentless authoritarian hassling ... inspired by a very, very small group of complaining local residents".

Sep 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Amy E. Sheehan |Kirra Grimes |Ollie Wykeham |Jessica Ross

The Queensland opposition says the state will embarrassed if the proposed Sunshine Coast direct rail line doesn't make it to the Maroochydore city centre by the 2032 Olympics. Nineteen kilometres of the spur line have been funded to finish at Caloundra by 2032 as part of stage one, with the remaining 19km to Maroochydore yet to be funded or given a timeline. However, the LNP has promised a 100-day review of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure.

Sep 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Amy E. Sheehan |Kirra Grimes |Ollie Wykeham |Jessica Ross

The Queensland opposition says the state will embarrassed if the proposed Sunshine Coast direct rail line doesn't make it to the Maroochydore city centre by the 2032 Olympics. Nineteen kilometres of the spur line have been funded to finish at Caloundra by 2032 as part of stage one, with the remaining 19km to Maroochydore yet to be funded or given a timeline. However, the LNP has promised a 100-day review of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic infrastructure.

Jun 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jasmine Hines |Cristy-Lee Macqueen |Ollie Wykeham

Driving an electric vehicle (EV) in regional Australia used to be a feat of planning and logistics, but country owners say range anxiety is now a thing of the past. "It's a fear in people's minds that it can run out of charge anytime and you will not find any charging stations. It's not like that," said Mackay-based mining engineer Samial Hasnat. Mr Hasnat is one of a growing number of country Australians who have made the switch to an EV in an effort to save on fuel and maintenance costs.

Feb 23, 2024 | abc.net.au | Annie Gaffney |Robert Burgin |Ollie Wykeham

In short: The button batteries contained in wristbands issued to Taylor Swift concert-goers are potentially lethal. Three Australian children have died from ingesting button batteries. What's next? Hundreds of thousands of Swift fans will be contacted by the touring companyTaylor Swift's touring company will contact hundreds of thousands of fans about the danger of more than a million button batteries contained in wristbands that are being distributed on her current Australian tour.