Podcasts about cyclone jasper

Queensland communities, still feeling the effects from recent cyclones, are being given access to more than $200,000 in recovery grants. Much of the state was faced with widespread destruction when Cyclone Jasper made landfall in December, before Kirrily hit in January. Rural editor Emily Minnery caught up with Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal spokeswoman Danielle Griffin to hear more about how the grants will help with recovery efforts and resilience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricky Mellor, the flood hero from Cairns, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to give an update on how the locals are faring as they continue to rebuild in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Jasper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John MacKenzie chats with Deryck Thompson, who explains how Machan's beach residents have been threatened with fines by the Cairns Regional Council for placing a protest sign on private property.  Residents received a letter from the CRC claiming the sign falls under advertising legislation and is unlawfully displayed. Is this simply a case of bureaucracy going crazy? The signage is in response to the Cyclone Jasper flood event after homes were destroyed in the Barron River delta and argues a moratorium on new developments should be in place for the flood zone.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience, College of Science and Engineering at JCU Cairns, to gain an understanding of our river systems and flood-preventative potentialities in the wake of the destructive flooding of the Barron River delta following Cyclone Jasper.

John MacKenzie chats with Michelle from the Speewah Tavern about the Queensland Emergency Management Levy, designed to cope with disaster-affected relief and support. Michelle argues that more should have been done in the wake of Cyclone Jasper's flood event, considering there is already a tax designed that funds such relief. The levy was introduced by former state premier, Anna Bligh, and according to their website the "Emergency Management Levy (EML) is applied to all Queensland property via council rates to ensure there is a sustainable funding base for fire and emergency services when Queenslanders are at risk during emergencies such as floods, cyclones, storms as well as fire and accidents."

7:15am - Samala Thakialee Cronin, Butchulla and Woppaburra woman, speaks to Emma from Women on the Line about the work she and others undertook in collaboration with Meanjin Brisbane based, female-led, Blak small business Dreamtime Aroha in the immediate aftermath of the ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. This interview first aired on Women on the Line on 8th January 2024.  7:30am - Kit McMahon, CEO of Women's Health in the South East, speaks about the new project called Training for Respect that is set to address and prevent workplace gendered violence in the Education and Training sector. 7:45am - Jill Gallagher is a proud Gunditjmara woman from Western Victoria and CEO of The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO). Jill speaks about VACCHO's 2024-25 Budget Submission to the Victorian government which focuses on removing systematic barriers for Aboriginal health and wellbeing.  8:00am - Panel discussion with educators advocating for a Free Palestine: Natalie is a doctoral candidate in education, teacher, and one of the organising members of Teachers and School Staff for Palestine. Her research explores the politics of belonging in education and schooling. Dana is a secondary school math teacher. Dana's passion is in maths and spreading awareness on the Palestinian occupation being a Palestinian herself who grew up regularly visiting family in the West Bank. Claire is a secondary school humanities teacher. Claire has spent the majority of her 7 years of teaching working in alternative settings and describes the young people she works with as her greatest teachers on the responsibility, importance and skills of being a good teacher. Songs - Strong Woman - Jen Cloher Blak Nation - Emma Donovan 

At the start of the summer holidays, many Australians were preparing for another bad bushfire season. But instead, communities on the east coast have been battling extreme rainfall – from Cyclone Jasper in far north Queensland and severe storms on the Gold Coast to flooding in southern New South Wales and Victoria. Jane Lee talks with Guardian Australia's environment reporter Graham Readfearn on what is driving these devastating downpours and whether they become more common in the future

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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about updates following the Cyclone Jasper flooding event: - A council notice to boil water has ended for some localities - Fisheries Creek bridge was addressed after being lost, leaving a community stranded - The rest stop at the Mulgrave River is still closed, including the toilet block, pending cleaning. The issue of crocodiles was spoken about, considering that some people in stranded communities are taking risks in croc-infested water to access the "mainland".

This week on the program we head to Far North Queensland to hear about a grassroots First Nations response supporting remote communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.We speak with Butchulla and Woppaburra woman Samala Thakialee Cronin in Gimuy Cairns about the work she and others undertook in collaboration with Meanjin Brisbane based, female-led, Blak small business Dreamtime Aroha in the immediate aftermath of the cyclone.Community worked together to to fly much needed supplies from Cairns north to Gungarde Community Centre Aboriginal Corporation in Cooktown with the help of Daintree Air Services to provide support for remote communities on the Cape impacted by flooding, including people evacuated from Wujal Wujal.Women on the Line spoke with Samala on December 28th. For the most up to date information on how to support the community response check out the Dreamtime Aroha facebook page or Instagram.

Hannah Ritchie (pictured) finds the cause of climate anxiety among children in the data and along with that the hope we can be the first generation to live sustainably - "Are we the last generation — or the first sustainable one?"; "What If People Don't Need to Care About Climate Change to Fix It?"; "Hannah Ritchie: ‘Doomsday predictions are a dream for climate deniers'"; "I thought most of us were going to die from the climate crisis. I was wrong"; "Is cold water bad for you? What about drinking from the hose or tap? The facts behind 5 water myths"; "Goulburn Valley hit by severe thunderstorm"; "‘Dine with a Doc' Dinner"; "The Problem With De-Risking"; "The Swedes know the secret to happiness: You are not your stuff"; "What climate scientists are predicting for the globe in 2024"; "'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam"; "Tesla Sales Rebound After Steep Price Cuts"; "Denmark's King-to-Be: A Modern, Climate-Friendly Monarch"; "Wanted: 20,000 Young Americans to Fight Climate Change"; "Oregon County Sues Fossil Fuel Companies Over 2021 Heat Dome"; "Judge Rules in Favor of Montana Youths in a Landmark Climate Case"; "The Financial Paradox Blocking Efforts to Fight Climate Change"'; "The New World Bank Leader Has the Climate Crisis at the Top of His Agenda"; "The Clean Energy Future Is Roiling Both Friends and Foes"; "Biden to Target Industrial Pollution in a 2nd Term, if He Gets One"; "Biden Administration Announces Rule to Cut Millions of Tons of Methane Emissions"; "What This Year's ‘Astonishing' Ocean Heat Means for the Planet"; "‘It's Like Our Country Exploded': Canada's Year of Fire"; "Phoenix's Month in Hell: A 31-Day Streak of Record Heat Ends"; "What El Niño Means for This Winter's Weather"; "The Invisible Killer: New Zealand's air pollution crisis"; "Paddock trees, pardalotes and productivity"; "Massive wind farm will power up to 700,000 homes a year"; "A Natural Gas Project Is Biden's Next Big Climate Test"; "Strawberry Case Study: What if Farmers Had to Pay for Water?"; "Earth Was Due for Another Year of Record Warmth. But This Warm?"; "My grandmother's walnut tree didn't survive fires and floods – but she left us a recipe for hope"; "A flood-prone historic site decides to live with rising water rather than fight it"; "The biggest car brand you've never heard of overtakes Tesla as world's most popular EV maker"; "Ghost forests: Australia's snow gums under threat from climate change"; "Great Lakes start 2024 with smallest amount of ice in at least 50 years"; "‘It's slipped off the radar': why are there fewer street trees in regional towns across Australia?"; "Cyclone Jasper: how did it cause so much rain and could global heating be to blame?"; "Experts warned El Niño was likely to bring Australia a hot, dry summer. What happened?". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Cyclone Jasper, honouring your path, trusting the universe's timing, lessons from the physio and taking it day by day with Lauren Grace. Hey there! Welcome back to another heartfelt chat with me, Lauren. I'm thrilled to have you here for this personal episode which I hope connects with you.  In this conversation, we're diving into: Your card of the day (think of your question), experiencing 'Cyclone Jasper', being where you are and honouring your journey, lessons from the physio, embracing imperfection, gearing up for 2024, and so much more! Let's get into it! ----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace is a business and life mentor, workshop facilitator, course creator, medium and seer.   Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: https://laurengraceinspirations.com Free Offers (and join my newsletter): https://laurengraceinspirations.com/freeoffers   The Afterlight Podcast:  The Afterlight Podcast on Social @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: www.theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: https://laurengraceinspirations.com/contact

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Cairns-based Japnese health care worker Makiko Omae talks about her surrounding situation. The recording was made on the 20th of December 2023. - ケアンズのクリニックでプラクティスマネジャーとして働く大前満希子さんに周辺の様子を聞きました。収録は12月20日の午後に行いました。

The amount of damage left behind by Cyclone Jasper is slowly being revealed in northern Queensland, as farmers say they have lost months-worth of produce. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to visit the flood-affected areas to see the scale of the disaster for himself.

Mayor of Douglas Shire, Michael Kerr, joins Luke Grant to discuss the latest updates on Cyclone Jasper and the clean up needed in the days going forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christmas approaches, most people are preparing to wind down, but for the nation's political leaders, things are only getting busier. The government is currently dealing with the aftermath of the post-Cyclone Jasper flooding in Queensland and facing simmering tensions over its position on the Middle East crisis.

Compounding "natural events" trouble the world and are becoming increasingly common in Australia - "Scale of Qld flood cleanup becomes clearer"; "Could tradie shortage hamper Qld flood recovery?"; "Anatomy of the Lismore disaster"; "Australia's freight used to go by train, not truck. Here's how we can bring back rail – and cut emissions": "Christmas tipped to be wet and stormy across nation"; "Cairns Airport reopens as Chinooks fly in to rescue people in Qld town"; "The problem with every country's promise to phase out fossil fuels": "Solar and on-shore wind provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive, CSIRO analysis shows"; "Innovators, disruptors & transformers"; "Invasive grasses are worsening bushfires across Australia's drylands"; "Carbon in, carbon out: Australia's ‘carbon budget' assessment reveals astonishing boom and bust cycles"; "US ends year on environmental high with increased pollution inspections and protection for forests"; "COP28 a “tragedy for the planet” as Stockholm Syndrome took hold"; "Environmental campaigners filmed, threatened and harassed at Cop28"; "Drinking toilet water may be the future of drought-stricken California"; "Suddenly, US electricity demand is spiking. Can the grid keep up?"; "European nations including France and Germany pledge clean power systems by 2035"; "Fossil Cry. Give us hand-outs or you might get black-outs, says EnergyAustralia"; "Cop28 finished with a whimper, while 2023 will be the hottest year on record. What gives?"; "From the Net-Zero Review to growing greenwashing fears: The top sustainability stories of 2023 (part one)"; "Minister defends BoM, says meteorology not a 'perfect science' amid flood criticism"; "The nation's capital, built on water, struggles to keep from drowning"; "Nearly Half of Global Business Firms Reduced Travel Emissions by at Least 50% Since 2019, Analysis Finds"; "Denmark Introduces Green Tax on Airline Passengers"; "COP28 Does Not Deliver Clear Path to Fossil Fuel Phase Out"; "Canada will require all new cars to be zero emissions vehicles by 2035"; "Seven European countries pledge CO2-free power systems by 2035"; "Europe Just Launched the World's First Carbon Tariff. Will the United States Follow Suit?"; "More Than 3 Million Americans Are Already Climate Migrants, Researchers Say"; "Democrats revolt against Biden plan for expanded gas exports"; "Scientists brace for possibility of ‘severe' damage to Great Barrier Reef from ex-Cyclone Jasper"; "Fewer Electric Vehicles Will Qualify for Federal Tax Credits in 2024"; "Christmas tipped to be wet and stormy across nation"; "From COVID to climate: Queensland's new emissions pledge shows state governments are once again leading change"; "The Fossil Fuel Industry Campaign to Dirty Up Hydrogen Fuel Tax Credits"; "Republican Energy Bill Follows Massive Increase in Fossil Fuel Donations"; "Trucking Company CEO Rep. LaMalfa Fights Truck Emissions Standards"; "More pollution for longer: Govt ‘rebalance' to commerce"; "What drought in the Amazon means for the planet"; "Can we slow or even reverse global warming?"; "Some climate change impacts already irreversible, with greater risks to come: IPCC"; "Cairns Airport reopens as Chinooks fly in to rescue people in Qld town": "It's time to start planning for the next thousand years"; "Perth suburbs on fire as fresh blazes ignite"; "AGL to start building grid-scale battery on site of former Liddell coal-fired power plant". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Redfest 2024 Merry Xmas from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. We have a date for REDFEST 2024 It'll be the 6th of April, the first Saturday. Our website is www dot redcliffe radio club dot org dot au So, have yourself a merry little xmas and keep your eye out for that Kris Krinkle fella. He spreads merry mirth and good cheer everywhere he goes. You must remember: if you're going drink, don't drive or if you're going to drive, well then don't drink. We'll see you all in the new year. Merry Xmas and 73's from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. Now is the time for us to be sharing Christmas wishes and for many this will have a special poignancy. There will be people missing from the festivities who last year shared our lives and who enjoyed the pleasure of company of their family and friends. There will be those who are needed to work and support others in the community and there are those who suffering the ravages that the weather has wrought. To each and every one, we send best wishes and season's greetings with the hope that next year, our lives will be enriched and comforted. It isn't usual to cast a sombre note but in the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, we are seeing the results of extreme weather with people seeking to recover from the various losses that they have suffered. Once again we have seen the media reports of communication failures with infrastructure damaged or inadequate for the abnormal weather. Some 20 years ago, the topic was how do we harden the mobile network as the reaction to terrorist attacks was foremost. These days it seems almost as if we should accept the inadequacy of the communications network instead of seeking to strengthen its capacity. For those of us who have been spared the harshest winds and heaviest rains, we can seek the best comfort in the celebrations under wet or overcast skies with the hope that tomorrow the storms will abate and the DX will be 5&9. I hope you find the presents you wanted beneath the tree and the people you love surround you. From all of the QNews team, we wish you a Merry Christmas. …..and that's what I think. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP Social Scene Clubs are welcome to submit text with audio for this section Redcliffe and Districts REDFEST April 6 (vk4tfn) WIA AGM held MAY 4-5 2024 in BUNDABERG (barc)

While much of the country might be winding down ahead of Christmas next week, for the nation's political leaders the pace has gotten even faster. The government is confronting the impact of the post Cyclone Jasper flooding in Queensland, and simmering tensions over its position on the Middle East crisis.

Hear Peter Gleeson recap the news of the day, including travel expenses of politicians to be made public as of next week and the Bureau of Meteorology has come under criticism for its forecasting of Cyclone Jasper.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclone Jasper has caused the worst flooding in and around Cairns in far north Queensland. Karen Middleton says the Bureau of Meteorology is facing strong criticism for failing to forecast the massive rain event which dumped a year's worth of rain. Many homes are without both power and water and are completely cut off by now-crocodile-infested flood waters. Meanwhile Sydney is suffering smoke inhalation from a fire burning 400km to the north-west of the city.

Douglas Shire Mayor, Michael Kerr, has spoken in-depth with Luke Grant about the intense impact of Cyclone Jasper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Bowen (pictured) Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister is walking "both sides of the street" with his response to the climate crisis - "COP28 makes headway on renewable energy transition"; "Kids at risk from dangerously hot homes" - Sweltering Cities executive officer, Emma Bacon. "Direct air capture: An expensive, dangerous distraction from real climate solutions"; "Taylor Swift is the world's most carbon polluting celebrity"; "New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week"; "Government quietly defunds transport climate work"; "Tracking emissions by country and sector"; "The planet's population will get to 10.4 billion – then drop. Here's when we reach peak human"; "The COP28 climate agreement is a step backwards on fossil fuels"; "Four Takeaways From the COP28 Climate Summit"; "COP28 makes headway on renewable energy transition"'; "Diablo Canyon, the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, gets a lifeline"; "With forests in peril, she's on a mission to save ‘mother trees'"; "Is climate-friendly flying possible? Biden administration places a big wager."; "This seasoned electrician is helping to build a clean energy workforce"; "The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon contributes significantly to seasonal climate fluctuations in many regions of the globe, often with social and economic implications for human populations and the environment."; "At COP28, Vanuatu and Tuvalu lead the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to address climate crisis"; "Nuclear expert Mycle Schneider on the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear energy production: ‘Trumpism enters energy policy"; "Direct air capture: An expensive, dangerous distraction from real climate solutions"; "Starmer's £28bn green pledge is a vote winner. Labour must ignore Tory attacks and keep the faith"; "A Gallery of Hope: Art + Climate"; "Record-setting storm wallops East Coast with flooding, high winds"; "Taylor Swift is the world's most carbon polluting celebrity"; "Heroic flood rescues as town evacuation postponed"; "Planting pine or native forest for carbon capture isn't the only choice – NZ can have the best of both"; "From laggard to leader? Why Australia must phase out fossil fuel exports, starting now"; "North Queensland's record-breaking floods are a frightening portent of what's to come under climate change"; "Who Gets the Water in California? Whoever Gets There First."; "When the heat hits, inland waters look inviting. Here's how we can help people swim safely at natural swimming spots"; "Rich countries are desperate to convince us their hollow Cop28 deal is a triumph. They're lying"; "Uncounted Emissions: The Hidden Cost of Fossil Fuel Exports"; "Fossil Fuel Ideologues Are Desperate to Keep Coal Alive, No Matter the Costs"; "Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let's get them involved in nature protection"; "Alan Kohler: When the world burns, China will be driving the fire engine"; "Inside the world's first reactor that will power Earth using the same nuclear reaction as the Sun"; "Buried under the ice"; "What Would It Take to Degrow the Economy?"; "Shock and dismay as Cyclone Jasper defies expectations to inundate far north Queensland"; "‘It will be a tough ask': Stricken town's plea for help as flood rescue drags on"; "The planet is warming so fast, it could cross a key climate limit in 2024"; "Billionaires Are Bad for Us" - George Monbiot. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/robert-mclean/message

Australia's weather bureau is facing heat over a lack of warnings ahead of Queensland's once in a century floods.   Cairns has been cut off by floodwaters, towns have been evacuated after being stranded for days, and emergency services there are becoming overwhelmed.   Australian correspondent Murray Olds told Tim Dower that it's been like a mini-Dunkirk with locals stepping up to assist.   He says the Government's defending forecasters and why they failed to pick up how much of an impact Cyclone Jasper was going to have.  Murray Olds says this is cold comfort to those neck deep in water with a crocodile just over the back fence.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John MacKenzie chats with Mel Fogarty, Carins North Local and Owner of Beyond the Willow Tree, about her part in amazing rescue efforts to save 60 people in one night at Holloways Beach, including 28 people stuck on a roof! Cairns and Far North Queensland experienced a 1-in-100-year flood event on Sunday  17th December 2023, following the crossing of Cyclone Jasper earlier in the week. 

Cyclone Jasper leads to flooding across Queensland, emergency servies are equipped to respond.

Today Show reporter Andrea Crothers provides an update from Far North Queensland which faces impacts from intense weather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Grim road toll figures ahead of Christmas UN aid arrives directly from Israel into Gaza Nathan Lyon the toast of Test cricket Taylor back at the NFL, supporting TravisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43 Thousand houses and businesses without power in the wake of Cyclone Jasper.

Life member of Ipswich and District Radio Club Syd Lyon VK4SL passed away peacefully on Saturday morning 9th December. Syd was very well-liked by all and he was a true gentleman of the Amateur Radio fraternity. There will be a service for Syd Lyon at St Paul's Church Ipswich on Monday 18th December at 10 am. There will also be a video stream. Vale Syd Lyon VK4SL. (from Allan Roebuck vk4hit) Hi all! - David Here! - VK4DN from the Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club. Just a reminder that if you are planning to attend the WIA Convention here in Bundaberg on May 4th/5th next year, you will need to think about booking your accommodation very soon. Vacancies are being booked out quickly because it's also the Labour Day long weekend. If you are planning to travel to the weekend event with your caravan or mobile home, there are many options available in and around Bundy. Contact us if you need assistance with finding accommodation. Cheers - from David VK4DN - Secretary - Bundaberg Amateur Radio Club. Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. What a week it has been with radio and weather filling a period of shopping in the run-up to Christmas. It seemed that the radio world was in for change with the release of the documents from OFCOM paving the way for the modernisation of amateur radio in the United Kingdom. All the while Cyclone Jasper was making its way towards our northern coast, proving the general accuracy of the models being by weather forecasters. Then to climax the week, ACMA released the procedural documents which will come into force in February 2024 bringing changes to amateur radio in Australia. It seems that progress is upon us and is coming whether we feel we are ready or not and some of the comments that people have been posting online indicate a level of confusion as to the nitty gritty implications of a class licence system. Whilst the explanatory notes run to over 100pp it can be hoped that the suitably drafted regulations will be shorter and more fit for purpose than the current LCDs which seem somewhat bombastic to many users. Plain English that can't be misinterpreted has been the hallmark of good government publications; let us hope that it can happen in this instance too. Now that I have raised the issue of clarity of expression I will share some thoughts on the broadcast coverage of the cyclone that I have witnessed this week. Anyone who has been trained in reporting situations is usually trained to be accurate, objective and emotionally removed from the situation. When the approach to the cyclone's crossing the coast was settled, it seemed on-air presenters were ferried into locations within the areas expected to be affected. That was good news coverage preparation but then the reports started to go to air. I remember the amateur storm watch net in Brisbane where people like you and I called in with information which could inform others as to the progress of events. There were no histrionics but just largely factual messages about fallen trees, flooded roads, damaged property and loss of electricity. Safety was at the heart of this net. In contrast to what I have witnessed from some media outlets is tendency to hype up the situation and catastrophise the situation but to what purpose? One would expect that clear reports would benefit the community the best. Having lived through cyclones, it can be that the nerves are stretched and you want the facts, the whole facts and nothing but the facts on which to make important decisions at that time. Metropolitan audiences also have friends and relatives in the affected communities and they can gather information to give in the next hurried phone call. I think we all understand that the simple truth shared with the least emotion is going to be the best help and when we radio amateurs are involved we act with integrity to do our best. I'm Geoff Emery VK4ZPP and that's what I think….how about you?

On today's show, Simeon will discuss with Dean the top stories of the day in Australia. Later, Alan Dana discusses heart failure among pilots, which is reportedly up 1000% in 2022. Also, Cyclone Jasper is discussed, with Alan being in the direct path of the Cat 2 system last night. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Australian-born Aussie Cossack rose to prominence during the NSW lockdowns as an outspoken media personality notorious for his hilarious interactions with the NSW police and numerous large-scale campaigns against corrupt politicians. Boikov left Australia at the age of 18 to study at the Moscow Sretensky Seminary. It was here that he had his first posting as a journalist Whilst in Russia Boikov became heavily involved in the Russian Cossack movement. Upon returning to Australia Boikov was elected the Ataman of the Australian Cossack chapter and founded a pro-Russian political newspaper called Russian Frontier. In May of 2022 the Aussie Cossack was jailed for 10 months for breaching a suppression and non-publication order for content posted to his YouTube channel. After successfully winning an appeal against the severity of the sentence Aussie Cossack left prison. In December 2022 the Aussie Cossack defected to the Russian Consulate in Sydney where he was granted diplomatic asylum. From his studio within the Consulate building, he now broadcasts daily on TNT Radio. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Alan Dana is a former Jetstar pilot, opposed vaccine mandates, claimed elites seek unvaccinated pilots, member of Global Aviation Advocacy Coalition.  GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Jeremy Beck is a TNT Radio producer, consultant, and expert on globalization issues.  

L'ancien cyclone tropical Jasper s'est lentement déplacé vers l'intérieur de l'extrême nord du Queensland pendant la nuit, et on craint qu'il ne s'intensifie à nouveau lorsqu'il atteindra le golfe de Carpentaria ce week-end. Les autorités du Queensland affirment que de fortes pluies continuent de tomber.

The UN climate summit in Dubai has culminated with almost 200 countries agreeing to ‘transition away' from fossil fuels. It's been a hard-fought win after much back-and-forth over the precise wording with some countries refusing to sign on to ‘phasing fossil fuels out'. COP28 has also been mired in controversy with the president of the conference saying a phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take the world 'back into caves,' which he has since walked back from. In this episode of The Briefing, Michael Jacobs from the global think tank Overseas Development Institute gives us his verdict on just how successful this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference has been.   Headlines: Israel's defence minister says conflict in Gaza could last months   Far North Queensland on flood watch after Cyclone Jasper   Aussies are buying compounded versions of Ozempic Neanderthal DNA explain why you might be a morning person    Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathleen Folbigg acquitted of killing her four children; Cyclone Jasper downgraded, but authorities warn the wild weather isn't over yet; And in sport, Usman Khawaja vows to fight a ban by the International Cricket Committee after he wore shoes depicting the words, all lives are equal.

John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about cyclone mania and the knee-jerk reaction of council bureaucrats and their preemptive response to Cyclone Jasper.

Paul's fury over Jim Chalmers' lacklustre budget update and how middle Australia is paying the price for Labor's inflation problem. Plus, the latest from Far North Queensland as Cyclone Jasper makes landfall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's top story, thousands of houses lose power in far-north Queensland as Cyclone Jasper approaches the coast. - トロピカルサイクロン「ジャスパー」が接近しているクイーンズランド州北部では現在少なくとも8000世帯が停電しており、90人以上が避難しています。

Far north Queensland counting the cost of now ex-tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Far north Queensland counting the cost of now ex-tropical Cyclone Jasper.

Locals brace themselves as Tropical Cyclone Jasper hits Far North Queensland - flooding is the the biggest concern.

We cross to far north Queensland as locals prepare for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The category two system is expected to hit the coast later today, somewhere between Cairns and Hope Vale. The region is expected to receive 250mm to 300mm of rain in just six hours – and up to 500mm over 24 hours. We're joined by Helen Reed from the Bureau of Meteorology and Georgina Hill from Network Ten's north Queensland newsroom to get the very latest as the cyclone bears down on FNQ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a category two system and is predicted to bring heavy rain and destructive winds to a broad area of Far North Queensland.

Thousands of houses lose power in far-north Queensland as Cyclone Jasper approaches the coast; Federal and state governments are meeting to discuss a ban on engineered stone products; And in rugby league, Shane Richardson optimistic as he takes over interim leadership of the troubled West Tigers.

Cyclone Jasper's expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunned additional cost-of-living relief measures to improve the Budget bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government's Mid-Year Economic & Fiscal Outlook shows a shrinking deficit on the back of higher tax revenue; US headline inflation falls to 3.1%; the golden era for used car sales looks to be over; Argentine peso devalued by 54%; business failures set to rise in 2024; Netflix opens up the books; insurers prepare for Cyclone Jasper; and Kate Hanrahan joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Scott Haywood Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: ** The Aussie rock legend's unexpected surgery** Cyclone Jasper head for North Queensland** And the new pay deal for Aussie athletes The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes are delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclone Jasper's expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunned additional cost-of-living relief measures to improve the Budget bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast involves a lot of food chat. From throwing a cake in the boss' face to peeling prawns, and then to hot chooks spending three weeks in a microwave...Plus, Sally Gyte has the latest from Port Douglas on Cyclone Jasper and who still drinks milk?Enjoy!

Cyclone Jasper's expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunned additional cost-of-living relief measures to improve the Budget bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: ** Cyclone Jasper downgraded** The US calls on Australia's navy** And rugby's worst kept secret The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes are delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cyclone Jasper's expected to bring a storm tide along the north Queensland coast this morning as the weather system weakens while moving inland. The duo charged with the murder of South Australian pediatrician Michael Yung have been identified as a young Adelaide couple. The NSW government has announced a wages deal for paramedics. A Royal Commission into domestic, sexual and family violence will probe how to better protect women and children in South Australia. The federal government has shunned additional cost-of-living relief measures to improve the Budget bottom line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday, 13 December – The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Click here to get it in your inbox each weekday morning. #Sponsored: Find some Woolworths Fresh Ideas Magazine recipes here. Other things we do: Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topics Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!

The wild and unpredictable weather conditions continue to make their way across the country. - Екстремни временски услови се очекуваат во сите делови на Австралија.

Cyclone Jasper is edging closer to Australia's northeast, with risks of storm surges and damaging winds. It's expected to make landfall later today, and residents in Cairns were given 'prepare to leave' notices yesterday afternoon. Australia's weather bureau is forecasting gales to start on the coast within the next six hours. ABC reporter Alexandria Utting spoke to Corin Dann.

Queensland has a new Premier-in-waiting Steven Miles - and he's already being tested as Cyclone Jasper bears down on the far north coast.

Cyclone Jasper upgraded to a category two system as residents continue to make preparations. Time is running out at the COP28 climate summit with negotiations on fossil fuels at a standstill. The Turkish football league suspended after a brutal attack on a referee.

Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents bunkering down in Far North Queensland, with Cyclone Jasper on its way Police in WA investigating the deaths of a woman and her 3 month old baby, in Perth US President reaffirms support of Ukraine plight Rugby Australia names its new women's coach And Jennifer Anniston makes a big reveal about Mathew PerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the 9News podcast. A snapshot of the latest stories from the 9News team including: ** Communities prepare for Cyclone Jasper to make landfall** The busiest day to fly before Christmas** And a major shake up at the Wests Tigers The biggest news stories in less than 10 minutes are delivered three times a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Cyclone Jasper looking like crossing the coast between Cooktown and Cairns, probably sometime on Wednesday December 13, Ox and Marko remembered Couple of Blokes family member Dargz who's been on the pod a couple of times and lives in Port Douglas. We thought we'd give him a yell to check in and make sure he's doing okay and keeping safe.If you're up that way as well, stay safe, keep your ears on the radio and the BOM website here and take care of yourself! And remember, if you're in that part of the world, this pod was recorded at around lunchtime Tuesday, so the cyclone may well have changed path and intensity by the time you hear it.Make sure to follow a Couple of Blokes and get involved with the show on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok, or send a voicemail to Ox and Marko here. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast - and tell a friend about the podcast and help spread the word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Residents bunkering down in Far North Queensland, with Cyclone Jasper on its way Police in WA investigating the deaths of a woman and her 3 month old baby, in Perth US President reaffirms support of Ukraine plight Rugby Australia names its new women's coach And Jennifer Anniston makes a big reveal about Mathew PerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cyclone Jasper has intensified to a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall this afternoon. A young boy and a man have perished in a light plane crash northwest of Grafton in northern NSW. Victoria Police are expected to arrest a man wanted interstate weeks after the High Court ruled he could not be kept in immigration detention indefinitely. SA Police are investigating whether a series of crimes are linked to a prominent doctor being attacked in his home. Barbie has topped the newly revamped Golden Globes film nominations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents bunkering down in Far North Queensland, with Cyclone Jasper on its way Police in WA investigating the deaths of a woman and her 3 month old baby, in Perth US President reaffirms support of Ukraine plight Rugby Australia names its new women's coach And Jennifer Anniston makes a big reveal about Mathew PerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline from Wonga Beach called John MacKenzie with concerns about the local Telstra telecommunications tower and battery backup during Cyclone Jasper. Caroline felt as though her pleas were falling on deaf ears, but then Don from Yorkey's Knob suggested she call the John MacKenzie Show to get some answers. Long story short, Telstra was listening and issued this statement: "Good afternoon. We heard your caller to Macca from Wonga Beach, who was concerned about communication after Jasper crosses tomorrow. Just wanting to confirm we recently upgraded our battery backup at Wonga Beach, which should keep services online for a lot longer if/when the power goes down. It's also on our priority list if services do go down. We also have a fleet of generators and our technicians ready to roll as soon as it is safe to do so to restore power or begin repairs to any affected sites." The power of radio lives on!

The wild and unpredictable weather conditions continue to make their way across the country. Residents have been urged to listen to the advice of authorities amid flooding and fire events, and in Queensland, a tropical cyclone about to make landfall.

Tropical cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify on Tuesday, ahead of making landfall north of Cairns on Wednesday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Advice for FNQ Property Managers Cyclone Jasper

Aussies moving states due to cost-of-living pressures Public Schools getting little of the Federal Government's funding pie  Cyclone Jasper on a path to destruction And some Aussie noms for the Golden Globe AwardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#AUSTRALIA: Cyclone Jasper gathering; Cost of Living gathering. Scott Mayma, CBS News Brisbane. .https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/cyclone-jasper-to-bring-strong-winds-north-of-gladstone-from-today-as-it-tracks-towards-queensland/ar-AA1lg348 1903 Sydney Cove

Steven Miles Is The Favourite To Be The New QLD Premier after Annastacia Palaszuk announced her shock resignation yesterday  Residents on the North Coast are bracing themselves for tropical Cyclone Jasper's arrival  Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Joe Biden for the first time in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election   The BBL game between the Renegades and Scorchers was called off last night due to an unsafe pitch Singer Shannon Noll is being praised after he dragged a dying woman from a burning car and performed CPR over the weekend   Jada Pinkett Smith has said that Will Smith's Oscars slap saved their marriage  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Australians can enjoy home-grown garlic, soil could help store carbon and banana farmers prepare for a cyclone.

"Merry Xmas from the Redcliffe and Districts Radio Club VK4RC. Robert Thomson VK4TFN here. You see: There is this fella Kris Krinkle Whose eye has a bright merry twinkle. For merry mirth and good cheer He spreads far and near To all with a generous sprinkle. So have yourself a merry little xmas and remember if you're going to drink, don't drive or if you're going to drive, well then don't drink. and we'll see you all at REDFEST 2024 in April. Robert Thomson VK4TFN Hello, I'm Geoff Emery, VK4ZPP, and I've been thinking. It was perhaps a warning of the things to come when storms battered large parts of the southern hinterland. In blissful ignorance, we watched and listened to the wind, rain and thunder and thought how much good the soaking rain would bring. It came as a shock to see the stories carried on the afternoon and evening news with graphic views of damage and enormous hail. It had passed us by that day. However, the development of Cyclone Jasper has renewed caution and preparation along much of the Queensland coast and much speculation as to its track and severity. It is a lottery that no one wants to win and the presents these systems bring are far from the welcome treats we look for around Christmas. Naturally, the government authorities have initiated the necessary contingency planning if Jasper creates a path of onshore destruction. Where there are active WICEN units, they will be on standby or already activating to assist various response bodies in their areas. Then what about the rest of us? It is a topic that I have continued to address for some years, now. That is how does the radio hobbyist integrate into a support network to be an effective assistant in times of emergency? Does the individual need to be part of an organisation or can they safely contribute to ad hoc nets? To the last question, some years ago there was a regular storm net run on the 147 Brisbane repeater where anyone with relevant information would call in. This was a great innovation for motorists, commuters and others seeking local information to best negotiate the prevailing situation. I don't know if it still operates but it was much appreciated in its time. The point is, I think, that all of us with experience and amateurs who have passed an exam to get on air is capable of assisting in an emergency. Yes our use of pro-words might not be to professional standards and we may lack any formal training but the time spent in contesting and exchanging numbers has given us the experience to pass information. There are CB-based groups such as CREST and ACREM that can offer experienced operators too. Hopefully, all the campers will have the batteries charged, the generator fuelled and everyone will have adequate survival supplies to weather a couple of days of severe weather. If you have neighbours who are elderly or infirm, ensure they are as prepared as can be with food, water and medicines at hand. It is times like this when Jasper can shake the tiles from the roof that we can be of the most help to those around us. Radio is a wonderful hobby but it is also a powerful tool when needed and we can all do our bit in the next few days. I'm Geoff Emery and that's what I think….how about you?

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