Best The Leg Up Australia Podcasts (2024)

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"sovereign citizen" charged with murder criticised Mackay Magistrate 2:08

8m ago2:08

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Jessica Polsoni and her husband are charged over the death of their two-year-old after allegedly neglecting to hospitalise her until she was presented to hospital in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Wind farm in Central Queensland gets the green light 2:07

13m ago2:07

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CS Energy have got the green light for the 285 mega watt Lotus Creek Wind Farm near St Lawrence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Locals hesitant to hand over personal data for new Digital ID platform 2:08

14m ago2:08

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A pilot of Trust Exchange will be ready next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Whitsundays dispute ends in flames 2:08

4m ago2:08

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Police allege a car was set on fire by a 53-year-old in Strathdickie yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Tackling the talent crisis with Leidos and RMIT 37:42

1d ago37:42

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Later this month, we will host our first Australian Aviation Summit in partnership with Leidos Australia. The event will tackle the biggest topics in the industry, including how the sector can begin to fix its chronic talent shortage. In this special episode, Jesse Young, head of flight operations at Leidos, and Lea Vesic, CEO of RMIT’s Aviation Ac…

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More student support needed for regional students amidst Naplan results 2:07

13m ago2:07

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Nationwide, only 24 per cent of students from remote schools has strong standards for reading, compared to 71 per cent of kids in major cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay man sentenced to two years over child abuse material overseas 2:08

2d ago2:08

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Boarder Force officers located messages detailing the 57-year olds intent to sexually abuse children in the Philippines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Identities of two women killed in Whitsundays crash revealed 2:08

10h ago2:08

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A GoFundMe has been set up for the Estrada family, with more than 13-thousand-dollars raised to help cover funeral costs and medical bills.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Flu cases hitting the younger Mackay generation 2:08

12h ago2:08

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There's been 1460 of confirmed cases of influenza so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Whopping cough outbreak confirmed at two Mackay primary schools 2:08

1d ago2:08

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Mackay HHS remain in communication and are "closely monitoring the situation.." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Pioneer Valley community says Miles needs to be stopped 2:08

1d ago2:08

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Its as the QLD Premier announced more than 50 boreholes had been drilled as part of investigative studies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Police investigating fatal Whitsundays crash 2:08

3d ago2:08

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Its understood the driver of the Navara was in a critical condition and was airlifted to hospital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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New major milestone in the Pioneer Burdekin Pumped Hydro project 2:08

5d ago2:08

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Premier Stephen Miles is in Mackay today for the announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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'Night vision helmet' could be to blame for Whitsundays Taipan crash 2:08

5d ago2:08

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The fourth round of an independent inquiry continues in Sydney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Bruce Highway 2 star safety rating urges calls to fix it 2:08

5d ago2:08

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Queensland organisations have joined forces with RACQ in calling for Government to fix the Bruce! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Body found at Mackay Marina 'non suspicious' 2:07

6d ago2:07

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Emergency crews were called after a vehicle was seen wedged under a pontoon.. around 7.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay Base Hospital operating at full capacity 2:08

6d ago2:08

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Also - body found in van floating in Mackay marina See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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The Premiers fuel price election promise wont affect Mackay or The Whitsundays 2:08

6d ago2:08

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Dr Ian Jefferies it's really just to help out the South East, as retail margin's on unleaded petrol down there are much higher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Are slots to blame for Rex and Bonza’s collapse? 47:13

6d ago47:13

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With Bonza gone and Rex fighting for its life in voluntary administration, the spotlight has once again turned to an old argument: that slot allocation at Sydney Airport unfairly advantages the major players. As the federal government looks to put Sydney slot management out to tender, do Qantas and Virgin really have their thumbs on the scales, as …

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Murder case for Mackay mum Natalie Frahm extended into 2025 2:08

7d ago2:08

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Ryan Geoffrey Cole has been charged with murder and attempted murder after he allegedly shot the mum in her car, while her two daughters were in the back seat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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River Street house fire deemed suspicious 2:07

7d ago2:07

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Also - Crash on Mackay Eungella Road leaves road closed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Forth round of Taipan crash inquiry continues today 2:08

8d ago2:08

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Its examining the circumstances of the crash which killed four defence force members off the Whitsunday Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Premier proposes State owned fuel stations in election bid 2:07

8d ago2:07

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And banning other fuel giants from hiking prices by more than 5 cents a litre, per day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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27 new modular social homes announced for Mackay 2:08

9d ago2:08

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Its as Housing Minister Megan Scanlon is in Mackay today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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2 years on since the triple murder in Bogie shook the community 2:08

11d ago2:08

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Also - Steven Miles comments on coal mine worker death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Investigations ongoing after death of coal miner in Bowen Basin 2:07

9d ago2:07

2:07

Also - Renewables verses Nuclear from an energy economics expert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Police plea for witnesses to come forward in wake of Bruce Hwy crash 2:08

12d ago2:08

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Plus, there's fears delays in updating the state's wind farm code could expose farmer who host turbines, at financial risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Forensic Crash Unit tasked with investigating serious Bruce Hwy collision 2:08

12d ago2:08

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Plus, a two-storey unit has been destroyed by fire overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Two men fighting for life following Bruce Highway crash 2:08

12d ago2:08

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The crash happened at Bloomsbury, yesterday afternoon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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BREAKING: long delays on Bruce Hwy as police mop up after crash 2:05

14d ago2:05

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Plus, tourism operations are fighting to protect the Great Barrier Reef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mayor to compete in first leg of Gold Coast Mackay Yacht Race 2:06

13d ago2:06

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Plus, experts sound the alarm over the rising road toll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Experts raise alarm bells over rising road toll 2:08

13d ago2:08

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24 lives have been lost on roads in the Central region, so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Rex wrecks – what’s next? 46:41

13d ago46:41

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In a matter of months, a second Australian airline has gone into voluntary administration: this time it’s Rex, whose ambitions of challenging Qantas and Virgin on capital city flights with 737-800s have dramatically hit the rocks. But with its regional Saab 340B flights still running, and the federal government signalling it doesn’t want to see Rex…

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Health experts issue jab plea as flu cases spike 2:08

14d ago2:08

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There's been more than 1,000 lab confirmed cases of the flu across the Mackay HHS, so far this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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True cost of Pioneer-Burdekin renewable energy project still unknown 2:06

14d ago2:06

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Plus, distillers warn locally produced spirits may not exist, by 2032. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Estimates reveal potential $24bn price tag for mega North Qld project 2:06

14d ago2:06

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The figure was revealed at budget estimate hearings, yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Stats don't lie.. cost-of-living impacting Qld pubs and clubs 2:05

15d ago2:05

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Plus, more strike action is planned for Wilmar's North Queensland sugar mills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Unions' vow to continue Wilmar Sugar mill strike action until “fair deal” is reached 2:06

15d ago2:06

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Plus, Mackay Hockeyroo celebrates another win at the Paris games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Striking continues despite “constructive” discussions between Wilmar and unions' 2:08

15d ago2:08

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Enterprise bargaining discussions between the sugar maker and representatives of three unions, took place yesterday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Mackay Sugar admits crushing performance isn’t good enough 2:05

16d ago2:05

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Mackay Sugar admits its Marian factory's crushing performance this season, isn't up to par. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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North Qld home to worst sections of Bruce Hwy, according to report 2:08

16d ago2:08

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Plus, two Mackay products have been successful in the opening weekend of the Paris games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Report impending as deadly Taipan helicopter crash marks one year anniversary 2:08

16d ago2:08

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Plus, we're home to some of the worst sections of the Bruce Highway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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New strategy launched to curb high domestic violence rates in QLD 2:08

19d ago2:08

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Also - alleged Sarina shooter back in court See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Chances of surviving a heart attack at a record low due to ambulance ramping 2:08

19d ago2:08

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According to the Chief of QAS See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Chaos strikes crowds as CrowdStrike strikes out 42:17

20d ago42:17

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In one of the most dramatic tech outages in history, a botched update by cyber security company CrowdStrike last Friday crippled computers around the world – and Australia’s aviation sector did not escape unscathed. Airlines were left unable to check in customers and their baggage, airports were swamped with passengers on delayed and cancelled flig…

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Police investigating fatal crash that killed a 69-year-old cyclist in Bowen 2:07

20d ago2:07

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The man was found on the side of the road, by a passing motorist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Member for Mackay, Julieanne Gilbert announces retirement 2:08

20d ago2:08

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Also - Cyclist dies in fatal crash this morning in Bowen See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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'Undermining' claims within the sugar industry 2:07

20d ago2:07

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The Australian Sugar Milling Council has accused those behind the Queensland Cane Agriculture & Renewables Sugar Industry Forum of 'undermining' the sugar industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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22-year-old due in court following alleged shooting which hospitalised man 2:08

21d ago2:08

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The woman from Proserpine is facing multiple charges including dangerous conduct with weapon and possessing shortened firearms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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Solar investments would waste if nuclear goes ahead, a new report reveals 2:08

21d ago2:08

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The Conservation Council says a single reactor would displace more than 3700 Gigawatts of energy an hour -- forcing about 45,000 household solar systems to turn off every day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

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