Crispian Yeomans
Brisbane, QLD
Crispian Yeomans is a digital reporter for ABC Radio Brisbane who loves a local yarn, a good dataset, and stories that matter to you.
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This suburban 'sanctuary' is no junkyard — it's an alternative way for Aussie kids to play
In an adventure playground tucked away in a Brisbane suburb, a generation of kids are discovering an alternative way to play.
To beard or not to beard? Artists face dilemma as Costa is named this year's Bradley portrait competition muse
Dubbed "photosynthesis in human form", beloved gardening presenter Costa Georgiadis will be the inspiration for amateur and professional artists all over the country this year.
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Permits required for Brisbane landlords turning their homes into 'mini-hotels', Airbnbs
Brisbane landlords will need to apply for a permit before they can list their home for short-term accommodation, including Airbnb, the city's lord mayor has announced.
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Beekeepers urged to wash their bees after invasive parasite detected in Queensland
A variety of the highly destructive varroa mite has been detected in Brisbane. Movement restrictions have been imposed and keepers are being urged to test their bees for the parasite.
Dead fish and mud crabs wash up along Brisbane River after potential contamination event
The deaths follow heavy rain that caused flash flooding in Queensland's south-east. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deaths, which have left locals distressed.
How birdwatchers are helping to keep endangered shorebirds from extinction
Kathleen Catalan is quick to remind you that she's "relatively new" to this whole birdwatching business, but she knows how important it is for their conservation.
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Renting clothes for dinner parties, formals the 'new thing' in fashion, stylist says
Personal shopper and stylist Cate Massi says hiring an outfit for special occasions has become "very fashionable" — and it could help you save money, and the planet.
The story of 'Britain's Schindler', who saved hundreds of Jewish children on the eve of World War II
In 1939, Peter Sprinzels was one of more than 600 Czech children rescued by train — or "kindertransports" — by a London stockbroker named Sir Nicholas Winton.
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Hollywood's strike has ended, but Australian actors are still fighting for the same protections
The longest-ever Hollywood writers-actors' strike has ended, but the union warns Australian studios are increasingly including clauses that will allow them to sell actors' voices and images to third parties.
Queensland boys' college considers ditching shorts and long socks for trousers in all weather
A Brisbane boy's school might soon phase out its iconic uniform of shorts and long socks to remain contemporary amid changed fashion trends — even in summer.
Teenagers are using typewriters again, for a more 'tactile' experience
A "surprising" writing trend has emerged, according to typewriter enthusiasts who say school students are better engaging with the more tactile creative process.
Trish learnt to thrive despite cover-ups, inaction and decades of pain. Now she'll receive an apology
It's Australia's worst pharmaceutical disaster. Now, more than 60 years later, thalidomide survivors and their families will receive a national apology.
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Brisbane offers free green waste disposal amid forecasts of a 'dry' bushfire season
Brisbane City Council says residents can dump their green waste at participating collection centres for free once a month this spring, urging residents to clean out their gutters and yards in preparation for bushfire season.
Flowers, carnival rides, dagwood dogs and cattle judging kick off Queensland's Ekka
Thousands of city and country folk come together for the first weekend of Brisbane's Ekka Royal Queensland Show.
Where Brisbane roads have got faster — and slower — since the pandemic
Figures from Brisbane City Council have highlighted how fast motorists are travelling on the city's roads, with drivers hitting the brakes on some routes as others speed up.
What Threads tell us about the social media 'death spiral' and a possible 'new era'
Early-adopters of Meta's new text-based platform are showing they want something more than an endless stream of "stuff".
Behind the curtain: The drama, ragged workshops, set designs and mishaps of Queensland theatre
From building sets to on-stage mishaps, there's a certain drama involved in the making of theatre. Soon, it will be revealed to all.
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Stray cats are a 'big problem' in Queensland. Here's what to do if you spot one
Roaming cats are rampant in south-east Queensland, animal welfare experts say, as city councils catch and impound thousands of strays each year.
Queenslanders stitch thousands of beanies for those in need
Knitted and crocheted beanies will be handed out to people in neighbourhood shelters as well as those who are homeless during the state's coldest months.
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It's hard to get hired as a Queensland actor. But a postcode can change everything
Queensland cast and crew say they're more likely to get jobs when they pretend to be from interstate, pushing frustrated talent to start making their own films.
Around Australia in 93 days: Lesa Ashford sets ultracycling record
Fifty-three-year-old Lesa Ashford becomes the first woman to set a record for cycling around Australia solo. She wants other women to break her record, but to talk to her first.
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Forty-four years of 'magic moments' at the track draw to a close as developers move on Queensland’s Archerfield Speedway
It's a place where champions from around the world have come to race – and where families have gone to watch them be born.
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Brisbane to receive new Indian consulate, reigniting calls for non-stop flights
A new consulate will provide one of the "most needed" diplomat services in Queensland. It has sparked more calls for direct flights between India and Brisbane.
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Sports are expensive, but five-time Olympian Natalie Cook is helping young athletes 'rattle the tin'
Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook funded her sporting dream through car washes and pie drives. Now she's helping young athletes do the same.
Teenager Abbey Cutts practises for hours on a ninja course in her backyard. Now she's heading to world finals
Abbey Cutts has won the right to represent Australia in two international ninja championships in the United States next month. But first she has to get there.