Danielle Lancaster
Charleville, QLD
Danielle Lancaster is an ABC reporter currently based in Charleville in western Queensland. Danielle has a long career in media working for a variety of outlets which have included print, radio, TV and digital.
Latest by Danielle Lancaster
In honour of her parents, Sarah is on an epic horse ride to raise awareness about the cancer that killed her mum
The 26-year-old is riding 5,500 kilometres through outback Queensland and New South Wales to help fight the rare cancer that killed her mum, and to help her grieve the loss of both her parents.
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Former miner steps up to retrain and tackle mental health services gap in outback town
Melinda Haig says she identified a need for better mental health support in her critically under-served region and decided to do something about it. TAFE figures show that she is not the only one.
Major flood warning issued for parts of Queensland, with heavy falls to impact south-east over weekend
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has drenched areas near Charleville in south-west Queensland in the last 24 hours, causing the Warrego River to swell.
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Authorities tell tourists 'don't just rely on Google Maps' while travelling through outback Queensland
With Easter marking the unofficial start of the tourist season, outback authorities are concerned by the number of people getting lost or stuck in Queensland's outback after following location mapping apps.
White goods graveyard in outback town caused by storms hundreds of kilometres away
Electrical appliances are piling up at Thargomindah's rubbish tip after damage caused by an unstable power supply, and there isn't much locals can do about it.
Rare 'Dreamtime stone' opal to take pride of place in national museum
After unearthing a stunningly rare "Yowah nut" opal in outback Queensland, Dave Darby had a choice to make about where it went. He chose to keep it in Australia and let everyone share in its beauty.
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Where's the best place to see the Orionid meteor shower?
Stargazers will be setting their alarms early this weekend to see the Orionids shower the sky in streaks of light as Earth passes through debris left by Halley's Comet.
Can music make communities better places to live, and ease disadvantage? These musos are trying to find out
Flora Wong has been playing her violin in outback towns for a month. The conversations started by the performances are providing important data for an Australia-wide project.
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'Rude Jude' hands over her naughty bait and tackle shop that has tickled tourists and locals alike for decades
Fishing icon Judey Aiken has a mouth that could make a sailor blush, but it's her warm heart and boisterous nature that have made her known across the country.
Artificial intelligence technology to analyse status of 'cryptic' bird, bilby and kowari on outback station
The search for the plains-wanderer will involve AI and bio-acoustic recorders to detect it and other highly vulnerable species.
Pride of the Murray resurfaces after six months at the bottom of an outback river
Harnesses and floaties have been used in a major operation to resurface the 99-year-old paddle wheeler.
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Outback Queensland council meeting votes to sack chief executive just six months into job
Sabine Taylor is seeking legal advice after being sacked effective immediately, following a unanimous vote by Murweh Shire councillors.
Amateur historians help shed light on forgotten past of abandoned cemetery
In outback Queensland, a chance meeting of two women has helped uncover the lost stories of those buried in a ghost town's cemetery, from a baby buried on Christmas Day, to a teen blacksmith who died tragically during a journey to see the doctor.
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Why one of Queensland's most remote towns has become a prime target for animal smugglers
A rise in the illegal trade of exotic Australian animals has made a remote Queensland outpost an unlikely front line in the fight against international smugglers.
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Meet the last two residents of 'Australia's smallest town, on Australia's longest road'
Cooladdi, in outback Queensland, proudly retains its post office, its postcode and its roadhouse. All are status symbols that make it different from other tiny communities across the country.
Rare footage of northern hairy-nosed wombat a good sign for species
Footage of the elusive wombat — the largest burrowing marsupial in the world — is crucial for educating the public and helping to save the endangered species.
How do you train for the Kokoda Track's jungle in a desert?
Arid south-west Queensland is a long way from the jungle-covered mountains of the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, but that's no deterrent for these outback mates.
After studying this 'harsh and stony' landscape for decades, Jen is still uncovering flora 'surprises'
Arid parts of outback Queensland are blooming with unique flora "surprises" that an expert says could lead to a wealth of new knowledge about plant and animal life.
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Meet the little outback lizard being shielded by Australia's largest reptile predator fence
A researcher says the reptiles use a communal latrine similar to the way humans use Facebook.
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Diesel-soaked loo rolls once lit these remote emergency airstrips. An invention from the 1800s just changed that
Outback station owners are turning to a simple innovation with a long history to light airstrips for Royal Flying Doctor Service pilots in emergencies.
Outback Christmas lights put rural twist on festive displays
There are Santas on motorbikes being pulled by black steel pigs, tinsel-trimmed tractor tyres and reindeer crafted from hay bales as outback Queensland gets creative.
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Rude Jude from Charleville is an outback treasure
There's never a dull moment when Jude Aiken is around. The outback identity has been a mainstay of Charleville for decades, with her unusual store offering all things naughty and nice.
This tree dates back to the last ice age more than 10,000 years ago. It's having a rare flowering display
Dating back to the ice age, the ooline tree is showing off its beauty in a rare floral display.
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Qantas retraces the flight that launched an airline empire
Longreach, Winton and Cloncurry all claim to be the true home of Qantas. But another Queensland town played a crucial role in the legacy of the national carrier.
Shearing program shines a light on career opportunities for outback youths
More than 150 students have participated in a Blue Light Shearing camp since it was launched by a local policeman eight years ago to help rural youth develop life skills.
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