Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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We’re taste-testing audio books! In each episode, join hosts Sarina Bowen and Tanya Eby for a brand new first chapter, followed by discussion, news and gossip.
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Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays small businesses receive State grants
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Also - A health care advocate has slammed the State Government for limiting the accommodation options for rural patients seeking medical treatment in Brisbane. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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State Gov slammed for limiting accommodation options for Hospital travelers
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It's understood three hotels have been purchased to help the South East's homeless... but Justine Christerson says it's a case of robbing Peter to pay Paul. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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New report reveals Central Queensland rental struggles
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For mortgage holders, the RBA will meet this afternoon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Mackay and Sarina's sleep buses are coming 2025
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Three buses, including a pink Sleepbus for women, will serve Mackay and Sarina....With each bus offering safe sleep pods for up to 20 people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Is the cost of living affecting the cost of dying?
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Around 85 percent of Queenslanders who pass away are getting cremated instead of buried. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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The benefits dogs bring to our Queensland Police Service
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Earlier this year the service announced it was deploying more dogs and handlers across the State, with others in the pipeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Our Bowen Basin mines rescue teams wrap up Columbia competition
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Anglo American’s Moranbah and Grosvenor crews were sent overseas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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New Police officers to start across Mackay and The Whitsundays today
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It was the largest graduation in 26 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Safety warnings after multiple deaths on the Reef in the past year
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No proof of swimming ability is required to participate in activities on the GBR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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FOOTY FEVER: Swans book in a date with the AFL grand final; A shark attack for the Cowboys; And the PM is in the US
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FOOTY FEVER: Swans book in a date with the AFL grand final; A shark attack for the Cowboys; And the PM is in the US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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414: Episode 414: Your Questions, Answered
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Hello #AmWriters! This week, I’m answering a bunch of questions we received via amwritingpodcast@gmail.com and our #AmWriting Facebook group. Here’s to flattened learning curves! 1. I just got my first speaking inquiry. How do I know how much to ask for? 2. Someone asked me to provide video content for a conference/summit/virtual event. What should…
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Hello #AmWriters! This week, I’m answering a bunch of questions we received via amwritingpodcast@gmail.com and our #AmWriting Facebook group. Here’s to flattened learning curves! * I just got my first speaking inquiry. How do I know how much to ask for? * Someone asked me to provide video content for a conference/summit/virtual event. What should I…
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Feral deer eradicated from Great Barrier Reef island
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It's believed the deer were unlawfully introduced to Wild Duck Island in 2005. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Coalition leader commits to 80:20 Bruce Hwy funding split
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Premier Steven Miles wrote to the Prime Minister this week, calling for a return to 80:20 funding arrangement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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PM pours cold water on Premier's Bruce Hwy request
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Anthony Albanese has shut down a request for the return of 80-20 funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Expert says more federal funding is needed to repair the Bruce Hwy
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Plus, a Miners Memorial Day service is currently underway in Collinsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Police will prepare a report for the coroner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Premier asking PM to cough up $1bn for Bruce Hwy upgrades
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Priority upgrades under the package would include stretches like St Lawrence to Mackay and Mackay to Proserpine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Qld crash hotspots revealed with Bruce Hwy featuring heavily on list
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Plus, three mayors join forces calling for local road upgrades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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NQ mayors demand road upgrades be prioritised ahead of election
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Plus, operation targeting high risk offenders in the Northern Beaches results in 19 people charged. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Operation Red Dragon results in 19 people charged on 56 offences
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Plus, Make Renting Fair campaign calls for a limit on how much rents can increase by. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Coal inspector travelling to mine where worker suffered leg injury
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Plus, the Greens have today made a public transport election announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Qld mine safety regulator investigating another crush incident
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Plus, new data shows more people are moving regional. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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$400m worth of meth disguised as juice bottles busted in Logan; And Brisbane casino workers look into strike action
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$400m worth of meth disguised as juice bottles busted in Logan; And Brisbane casino workers look into strike action See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Police issue stern warning to motorists after deadly Bruce Hwy collision
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Plus, new data shows city folk are still making the shift to regional Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Police confirm 22yo woman died in fiery Bruce Hwy collision
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Plus, a Bowen Basin mine worker is recovering in hospital after suffering a crush injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Forensic Crash Unit investigating fiery collision which left one dead
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Plus, the Queensland Government promises to keep public transport fares at a flat rate of 50 cents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Is it time for me (this is KJ) to start a new novel? Not quite-quite-quite, but that time is coming. There’s a decent chance that the novel I’m working on now will be finished, in the now-we-try-to-sell-it sense, soonish. And that will take some time, and maybe it won’t happen (I know, you think I’m just saying that but no, it’s really quite possib…
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Is it time for me (this is KJ) to start a new novel? Not quite-quite-quite, but that time is coming. There’s a decent chance that the novel I’m working on now will be finished, in the now-we-try-to-sell-it sense, soonish. And that will take some time, and maybe it won’t happen (I know, you think I’m just saying that but no, it’s really quite possib…
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Works to start on swimming enclosure destroyed by Cyclone Debbie
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Construction will start this month on the Wilson Beach swimming enclosure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Retiring MP makes heartfelt final speech in parliament
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And an end to months of industrial action at Wilmar’s sugar mills, could be on the horizon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Crucial vote to decide whether ongoing mill strikes will end
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Wilmar mill workers are voting on a new enterprise agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Former RFS officer makes fresh allegations of misogyny, toxic culture
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Sexual advances from senior officers, systematic misogyny, bullying and attitudes from the 1950's, Judith Ferrari says she heard it all in her 15 years while volunteering for the Rural Fire Service. The former First Officer of Queensland's Wartburg Brigade is following in the footsteps of several other women and speaking out about an alleged "toxic…
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Supporters of mum accused of killing daughter heckle media outside Mackay court
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Plus, the Cowboys coach reckons North Queensland fans are too nice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Mum accused of killing daughter tries to have case against her thrown out
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A Mackay mother accused of killing her daughter has tried to have the case against her thrown out in court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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29yo charged nearly two months after deadly hit-and-run
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Police have charged a man following a fatal hit-and-run in Bowen, in July. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Mackay Councilor fighting to keep pub cat at Koumala Pub
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Also - school for troubled youth may expand to North QLD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Calls for State Gov to address issue of youth homelessness
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Several agencies are joining forces today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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A recent AEU report revealed more than half of Queensland private schools receive more government funding than state schools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Farmers protest Parliament House in Canberra today
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They're fed up with a range of decisions from a live sheep export ban to water buybacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Teachers Union supporting "No Excuse for School Abuse" campaign
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which aims to tackle violence and abuse towards teachers and staff, is something they've been pushing for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Two Queensland mines assure they are on track to reach 2030 emission targets
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Anglo American and Glencore have responded to environmental group Lock the Gate's report claiming Queensland mines aren't doing enough to control their fugitive methane emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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They're coming from the Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Better mobile connectivity coming to Mackay and The Whitsundays
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Also - police will be upping patrols on rural roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Mackay Whitsundays still struggling with cost of living pressures
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The report found an average family of a couple with two children... are currently $116 over budget each week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Booklab First Pages: Redacted Kitty-Cat and Welcome to Heaven
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It’s the second Booklab: First Pages episode! At some point, these episodes will go out only to our fellow Stickers—supporters of the podcast. Want to join that crew, where you’ll be able to send in your own first page for the pod, join write-alongs and get AMAs from our hosts and guest book coaches? I’m a sticker! Or I want to be. Also I get that …
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412: Booklab First Pages: Redacted Kitty-Cat and Welcome to Heaven
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It’s the second Booklab: First Pages episode! At some point, these episodes will go out only to our fellow Stickers—supporters of the podcast. Want to join that crew, where you’ll be able to send in your own first page for the pod, join write-alongs and get AMAs from our hosts and guest book coaches? I’m a sticker! Or I want to be. Also I get that …
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SPECIAL REPORT | Police Taskforce Argos & Child Protection Week
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Our reporter Rosie O'Brien speaks with the head of the QLD operation fighting to save the children in the pictures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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Charges still to be laid over fatal Bowen cyclist crash
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the incident occurred July 25th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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That comes from The Federal Workplace Relations Minister See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing
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