Daughter’s death inspires a care revolution
A grieving father is on a crusade to improve disability care after his daughter died of a rare genetic disease at age 31.
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‘If you don’t die from it, you’re maimed for life’
Kirsten McGinty knew nothing about the deadly disease meningococcal until the day it ruthlessly stole the life of her fit and healthy 20-year-old daughter.
Brave duo at scene of double drowning
When a mother and son were found at the bottom of a suburban pool, these two men did not hesitate for a moment. Their bravery is extraordinary.
Heroes bring runner back to life
Paul Reball is still struggling to get his head around the fact that he clinically died during last month’s Bridge to Brisbane. Amazingly he was lucky enough to be running next to a life saver.
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Live cow washes up on Gold Coast beach
Live cow washes up on Gold Coast beach after being swept away by floodwaters.
Windsor residents start clearing out their flood-ravaged homes
A Sunshine Coast family has put on their gumboots and started clearing out their Windsor home and after it was inundated by floodwaters, forcing…
Hinze Dam released due to torrential rain
Dams across South East Queensland have been released after torrential rain cause severe flash flooding.
Floods leave hundreds homeless across Ipswich
Hundreds of people have been left homeless following days of heavy rain and flooding in Ipswich.
Brisbane River at the Regatta Ferry terminal
Ferry terminals have been seriously damaged by fast-moving extremely high levels in the Brisbane River.
Howard Smith Wharves, riverwalk evacuated
Residents have been warned to evacuate the riverwalk and along Howard Smith Wharves as a pontoon carrying a crane hurtles towards the area.
North Burleigh local teens make super-sized slip ‘n’ slide
At North Burleigh local teens made a super-sized slip ‘n’ slide, grabbing surfboards to zip down the muddy hill.
Eagle St in Brisbane’s CBD has been smashed by flood waters
Eagle St in Brisbane’s CBD has been smashed by flood waters.
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