Heidi Sheehan
Mermaid Beach, QLD
Heidi Sheehan is a news reporter at ABC Gold Coast. She has previously worked in Cairns and on the Sunshine Coast. Heidi can be reached on twitter @heidiksheehan
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18 lives saved from rising floodwaters in Far North Queensland by a boatie named Gavin and a pilot named Magoo
By Adam Stephen, Owen Jacques, and Heidi Sheehan
A group of North Queensland locals braved driving rains and rising floodwaters to rescue 17 people trapped in trees and from the rooftop of a pub.
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Outback larrikin John Hawkes found an explosive in a backyard. So why did he decide to throw it?
Australian Defence Force personnel are travelling to Longreach to assess the object, found on a property once owned by late Queensland MP Vaughan Johnson.
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Revival of tough endurance ride creates new generation of outback 'legends'
An endurance ride that attracted the likes of cattleman RM Williams during the 1980s is back. While some things have changed, the Winton to Longreach Endurance Ride is still a show of strength, grit, and horsemanship.
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Oh, Nutbush! Thousands stomp to world record as spirit of Tina Turner rocks Birdsville's Big Red Bash
Almost 6,000 people didn't just break the world record, they blew it away in a colourful, spirited, boot-scooting celebration of the late queen of rock and 50 years of Nutbush City Limits.
Roads finally open, sun comes out on the second day of Birdsville's Big Red Bash
Festival-goers stuck in outback Queensland towns start to make their way to the festival after heavy rain caused road closures.
Road closures, muddy chaos for travellers heading to Birdsville's Big Red Bash
Big Red Bash organisers say the journey to one of the world's most remote music festivals is all part of the experience, but many travellers got more than they bargained for on the way to this year's event.
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Police hunt for 'cat' thieves after more than $460k worth of auto parts stolen in a month
"Very motivated" crooks with the tools and skill to steal a catalytic converter in a few minutes are continuing to target car yards, parking lots and service stations in Queensland, police say.
'Both historic and tragic': Dual nature of Anzac Day highlighted at services and marches across the country
By Tahlia Roy, Harriet Tatham, Heidi Sheehan, and Kate Christian
Australians have marked Anzac Day across the country, with dawn services and parades also held in Papua New Guinea and Gallipoli to honour those who served.
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Permanent jobs go begging as rent hikes lock out essential workers
The price of rent in two of Queensland's most sought-after holiday spots has become so high that essential workers are being forced to find multiple jobs to keep a roof over their heads.
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Shattered parents vow to take 'Jack's Law' across Australia after death of teen son
Brett and Belinda Beasley have been fighting to end knife crime since their 17-year-old son, Jack, was stabbed to death in 2019. This week legislation to expand police power is being debated in Queensland.
Eyelid skin cancers cause 'huge burden' on health system, surgeons urge sun safety
Wayne Grimley grew up spending a lot of time in the sun, without sun safety measures. Now he's had surgery to remove a skin cancer from his eyelid.
Highway art installation to be removed after years of public criticism
Gold Coast City Council has resolved to remove a $2.1 million art installation along the M1 south of Brisbane, after years of controversies over the sculptures.
Jason Baird always wanted to work in special-effects makeup. Now he's nominated for an Oscar
Multiple fat suits, wigs and prosthetic pieces were part of the drastic physical transformations of Austin Butler and Tom Hanks in the movie Elvis, according to Australian Oscar nominee Jason Baird.
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Why Gold Coast unit prices have risen to a 'fresh new peak'
Unit prices on the Gold Coast have risen by 3.95 per cent over the past quarter, while house prices have risen by 0.36 per cent.
Harry Styles is bypassing Brisbane for a big Gold Coast show. Here's what you need to know
Shoeys, Horses and feather boas. Harry Styles has been rocking capital cities on his Australian tour but his only Queensland gig will be a record-setting win for the glitter strip.
Couran Cove residents still without water, electricity as dispute gets 'out of hand'
Housing and community recovery representatives from the Queensland state government have visited residents at Couran Cove after essential services were suspended earlier this week
Gold Coast store owner says staff deserve to feel 'safe' at work as teen faces theft, assault charges
The store owner claims her shop is targeted multiple times a week by teenagers, as a 15-year-old girl faces theft and common assault charges over an incident that that left a staff member with facial injuries.
Chloe Covell is 'proud to be a girl skater' but hopes to represent Australia in another sport too
The Tweed Heads teen is one of Australia's most promising young skaters and she has her heart set on competing at the Paris Olympics.
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Comanchero boss relocated to Queensland over $3m price on his head, court hears
High ranking Comanchero Motorcycle Club figure Allan Meehan is remanded in custody after allegedly failing to provide relevant authorities with his address.
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Baz Luhrmann lauds Gold Coast 'Goldiewood' as screen industry lures international players
Baz Luhrmann's feature film, Elvis, was the first major Hollywood film to be produced from start to finish on the Gold Coast, with the Academy Award nominee liking the location so much he relocated his production company there.
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Has there been an increase in sharks? Or are we just getting better at spotting them?
Aerial vision just off a popular Gold Coast beach after a handful of evacuations confirms that sharks have been cruising in the shallows. We asked a biologist what it all means.
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'Community minded, caring and passionate': Wendy Sleeman remembered during Gold Coast vigil
More than 100 people meet at a park near the 61-year-old's home in Elanora on Sunday evening to pay tribute to the local woman who was found dead in a car in Brisbane last Thursday.
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A Queensland airport has recorded its busiest summer holiday period since 2019
Gold Coast Airport is adding two new international routes to its roster in the coming months as packed arrivals halls show visitor numbers remain strong.
Beach cabanas are a cool craze but they're causing problems for surf lifesavers
From constantly moving the patrol set-up to kids being unable to find their families — a Queensland lifesaver says the rising popularity of beach cabanas is creating issues.
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Automatic hospital transfers unnecessary for kids with respiratory infections, study finds
A Queensland researcher says many acute child respiratory infections can safely be treated in regional hospitals, instead of requiring transfers to city facilities.
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