Aaron Kelly
Rockhampton, QLD
Aaron Kelly is a journalist at ABC Capricornia. He joined the ABC in 2023 after 15 years working in newspapers and television in Rockhampton.
Latest by Aaron Kelly
Inferno at Queensland's biggest underground coal mine sparks explosion fears
Work to seal off the Grosvenor Coal Mine is underway as a worried community fears a repeat of a devastating 2020 blast.
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The heartfelt childhood letter that set an Australian swimmer on the path to the Paris Olympics
When Jack Cartwright lines up on the blocks at the Paris Olympic Games next month, a childhood dream inspired by his hometown swimming coach will be realised.
Life in prison for man who 'hunted down' and fatally stabbed young rugby league player 42 times
Family and friends remember a beloved big brother and talented rugby league player who was brutally taken from them in a ferocious stabbing frenzy.
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Man accused of killing young footballer at Mackay caravan park pleads not guilty to murder
A man charged with the alleged murder of Birdsall Fa'apepele stabbed him more than 40 times after the rugby league player allegedly tried to rape him, a Queensland court has heard.
Giant fish regularly landed near the CBD in Australia's 'barra capital'
Monster barramundi caught in the CBD of one of Australia's mining and agricultural hubs are luring the world's best anglers to reel in a "once-in-a-lifetime" fish.
Why 'crushed' sporting star is determined to bounce back from Olympics heartbreak
Australia's top trampolinist Blake Rutherford found out he had a spot on the Olympic team just days after breaking his neck at training. He's drawing inspiration from his hometown sporting hero Anna Meares.
Liz may have cost a world-record $40,000, but this working border collie is happy with pats and treats
She might be the world's most expensive working border collie, but Queen Lizzie is a low-maintenance pup. Pats and treats will keep her happy after a hard day at work.
As farmers struggle to find workers across Australia, many are turning to man's best friend to get the job done
The popularity of working dogs like border collies and kelpies is rising. Highly trained dogs are filling the workforce shortage gaps for farmers, but the price tag for a worker this efficient is high.
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How a booming mining region became Australia's beef capital
Gold, sheep, now beef cattle — Rockhampton has a varied history. But it's an event held every three years that has secured Rockhampton its spot as the beef capital of Australia.
Life in prison for son-in-law who killed adored family matriarch with a hunting knife
Family members have told a Queensland court of the extreme emotional grief and suffering they face after the senseless killing of 71-year-old Sue Duffy.
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Police arrest trio from fishing boat allegedly importing almost half a tonne of cocaine
Three men apprehended at a central Queensland boat ramp are accused of attempting to import around 500kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $162 million.
Man who stabbed mother-in-law 15 times confesses to manslaughter during murder trial
A court hears that Rockhampton man Portmoresby Cecil confessed what he had done to a friend shortly before handing himself in. His murder trial continues in the Supreme Court.
Mother of four jailed for fatally stabbing husband in their family home
Earlier this month Kerrie Lee Catling pleaded guilty to the 2021 manslaughter of her husband, Chris Catling. During sentencing today the court heard emotional statements from the family.
Armed man shot dead by police who intercepted stolen car on Bruce Highway
A man has been fatally shot by police after being intercepted in a stolen car and pulling a gun on officers on the Bruce Highway at a rest area at Colosseum, south of Gladstone.
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'Aussie Bullitt' Ford Mustang GT passion project roars to life after McQueen's classic inspires
With its slick build and muscle car vibes, Mark Johnson's Ford Mustang GT with all the trimmings from Bullitt looks like it belongs on the film set, roaring through the streets of San Francisco.
Mother-of-four who killed husband in family home pleads guilty to manslaughter
Central Queensland woman Kerrie Lee Catling has pleaded not guilty to murder, but guilty to manslaughter, more than three years after her husband died from a single stab wound.
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Rusty 'rat rod' once condemned to car graveyard revs back to life for premier motoring festival
This rusty 1947 Bedford truck is turning heads at car shows across the country. "LOKJAW" was rescued from a farm junk yard and is now rumbling through the streets of Australia.
Revhead fired up for Rockynats after turning charred wreck into a red-hot showstopper
Twelve months ago, this Queensland car enthusiast was standing on the side of the road watching his 1946 Chevy pick-up truck burn. Now he's ready to light up the state's biggest motoring festival.
Snappy solution to croc farm food shortage as huge wave of tiny hatchlings emerges
Hundreds more crocodiles have just arrived in Queensland, but don't worry. They're still too small to cause you much grief.
Melanoma death of 'short-sleeve, stubbies-wearing' Queensland man has daughter spreading sun safe message
Graham Newsome died in 2017, just 11 weeks after beginning treatment for metastatic melanoma. His heartbroken daughter is campaigning to raise awareness about the importance of sun safety.
Rescuers free man 'drowning' in grain underneath collapsed silo using shovels and front-end loader
Emergency services cut through the collapsed bottom of a silo at a rural Queensland property to help the trapped man who was "drowning" in grain.
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Video of saltwater croc eating shark goes viral as wildlife officers investigate
The public is being urged not to feed crocodiles following a string of encounters over the last few months.
Why cost of living pressures are pushing local sports clubs to the brink
Twenty per cent of sporting clubs are on the brink of collapse. There are concerns closures would have an impact not just on regional communities, but also on the quality of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic team.
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Faith, family and footy obsession behind PNG players' drive to find rugby league glory in Australia
They grew up playing footy in cow paddocks at home, where "rugby league is a religion". Now, these young men are preparing to grace footy fields in Australia, hoping to one day represent their country.
When scans showed Peter's bones were being eaten away, his 'life was turned upside down'
Welding inspector Peter Robson visited his doctor for a routine check-up. He never imagined the results would reveal an aggressive blood cancer that would change his life forever.
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