Belinda Sanders
Toowoomba, QLD
Belinda Sanders worked at the ABC until 2022.
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Bank vows headquarters will remain in regional Queensland following merger vote
After the official merger on March 21, 2023, the new entity will have 720,000 members, 1,900 employees, and more than $23 billion in assets.
'We're just guardians:' How this 'bush uni' will share the Indigenous culture to thousands
Down a dirt track in a national park is an unusual place for a university... but this a university with a difference. The 'bush uni' in the Bunya Mountains teaches the traditional culture of the Wakka Wakka people. Tourism operators say it will be one of the major drawcard attractions for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.
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'Peaceful and industrious', these quirky little critters might be the next big thing in micro pets
Move over adorable puppies, there's a new pet moving in on the lucrative companion market and attracting big dollars from keen owners. Meet the freshwater dwarf shrimp.
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Scurvy 'cure' now a drink of choice at restaurants and bars
Locally grown fruit blended with vinegar is taking off as an alternative to alcohol and providing an extra source of income for producers in Queensland's Granite Belt region.
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As spring descends on Queensland, so do large swarms of European bees
Swarms of European honey bees are taking over trees, outdoor patios, children's play equipment and letterboxes as they migrate for spring in wetter, warmer weather.
How La Niña and wet weather are killing hundreds of ancient trees
Hundreds of ancient bunya pines in Southern Queensland are facing a growing threat with wet conditions spreading a soil-borne disease.
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Why this 'bright-eyed, bushy-tailed' 24yo decided to become a priest
Australia's youngest Catholic priest says his chosen career is "an adventure", while in the same town one of the country's oldest priests reflects on 64 years of service and considers what the future may bring.
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How this millennial found gainful work after an eight-year unemployment 'roller-coaster'
It took Renee Perrow eight years to get a full-time job. Others like her are trapped in long-term unemployment but charities say they are an untapped solution to the labour shortage.
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Meet the furry employees putting their noses to the grindstone to help save endangered animals
Rocky and Cooper have four legs, a wagging tail and a strong sense of smell, which is helping to save Australia’s growing list of threatened species.
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After years of sleeping rough, this program gave Clayton a job and a place to call home
After his life spiralled out of control after a relationship breakdown, Clayton Hook spent seven years living on the streets of Toowoomba. He credits Winter Shelter with giving him the tools to reclaim his life.
Rescue rodents' effect on loneliness no longer under-rat-ed
In partnership with the RSPCA, Happy Paws, Happy Hearts helps animals awaiting adoption become familiar with people, and gives the humans plenty of interaction too.
Is outdoor dining the future of meeting up over a meal?
As patrons seek COVID-safe venues, some in the hospitality venue say fresh air is their financial saviour.
Disappearance of once-abundant tiny fish the 'canary in the coal mine'
Locals used to catch blackfish by the bucketful in Queensland's Upper Condamine. Now it appears the species is on the verge of extinction.
More Charleville-Roma-Brisbane flights as Rex wins tender over Qantas
Residents and business owners in an outback Queensland town are rejoicing over a return to near-daily flight services for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Dramatic turnaround in youth unemployment rate a boon for Queensland
A little over a year ago, the youth unemployment rate in Toowoomba was at record levels, but there has been a dramatic turnaround.
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'We'll see if we can do it as well as Matt Damon did': How astronauts will grow plants on the moon
Within the next five years, astronauts will be growing vegetables in space with technology developed by Australian scientists.
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'No such thing as a koala-safe road': Study reveals ineffectiveness of wildlife corridors at $1.6b bypass
Researchers spotted only one koala using wildlife corridors at Toowoomba's bypass in the past year, the majority using the crossings being feral cats, wild dogs, and foxes.
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'I'm very proud of them all': Jockeys make history with all-female wins
Five female jockeys have made history by winning all seven races on the card at a single meet in Toowoomba.
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Developers snap up land, leaving horses without homes
Queensland's real estate squeeze is now impacting the state's $1.6 billion racing industry, with trainers scrambling to find stables to house their horses.
Elite training program to keep teachers at the top of their game
A select group that has completed the Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers (HALT) qualification encourages more of their colleagues to join them in a bid to keep leaders in classrooms.
Pigs encroach on residential areas as feral population booms
Experts say a boom in the population of Queensland's feral pigs is driving them into more densely populated areas.
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Ivy's big ambition to live an 'ordinary' life
When Ivy Roger grows up, she wants nothing to do with fame or money. All she wants is an independent life. New international guidelines to treat children with cerebral palsy have put her simple goals within reach.
'Don't forget where you started': Outback mayor calls for Qantas flights to be restored
A regional Queensland mayor is calling on Qantas boss Alan Joyce to visit his town to see the "disappointing" effect that flight cuts are having on health services and businesses.
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Why the 'Sunday session' is still king in rural Queensland
Workers in rural Queensland are being forced to enjoy a "Sunday session", and it's creating a cash bonanza for local towns.
Local grazier buys town lock, stock and barrel
They haven't erected a statue of Frank Deshon in the little Queensland town of Hebel yet, but some reckon it's only a matter of time after he saved the community by buying most of it out.
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