Frank Barrie obituary Witty and elegant actor whose roles ranged from Shakespeare to Dot Cotton’s gentleman friend in EastEnders The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2025
Table Mountain Attacks Highlight Crime Threat To S.Africa Tourism Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa's natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists. International Business Times · Dec 12, 2023
'Exhausted' low-income earners finding fewer ways to cut back look to budget for cost-of-living relief As the cost-of-living crisis continues, Australians are having to change the way they live. But for some households, there's nowhere left to cut back. ABC News · May 6, 2023
'Wage-advance' apps aren't subject to responsible-lending obligations, but there are calls for government intervention When Sharmy Walker was hit with a huge vet bill, she turned to a new type of fast-money app to help cover it. Now, she says she's trapped in a "vicious cycle" of debt. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Children leaving out-of-home care will soon get more support, but the old policy has left a stark legacy Until recently, young people in out-of-home care were essentially cut off from support payments and case workers when they turned 18. For Teresa, that meant finding her own place during her final year of high school. ABC News · Feb 23, 2023
Doctors plead for help as respiratory infections rise in Australia, putting young children at risk After a COVID-induced lull, respiratory infections are on the rise again. Young children are at risk and doctors are pleading for help to stop transmission. ABC News · Jul 11, 2022
COVID lockdown in Shanghai causes Australian shortage of critical medical dye used for CT scans and operations The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai has travelled all the way to Australia with hospitals reporting a shortage of medical dye used in CT scans and radiology. ABC News · Jun 2, 2022
Federal election 2022 result fails to make impact on lives of multicultural Australians A number of informal votes and a shift away from the major parties are some of the trends seen in the more diverse communities in Australia. ABC News · May 26, 2022
Anxiety can cause terrifying physical reactions, but understanding it can help For years, Arpit Chawla did not realise what he felt physically was created by his mind. Giving it a name helped him tackle the problem. ABC News · Mar 25, 2022
In times of great need, people affected by disaster need great sensitivity Marek and Adriana lost most of their possessions when their Brisbane home flooded. Like many people impacted by disasters, they are overwhelmed, exhausted and struggling to figure out what help they are in need of. ABC News · Mar 5, 2022
Queensland floods: As the clean-up begins in Goodna, many say they can't do it alone Four days after an engorged Brisbane River forced its way into the streets and homes of Goodna, residents returned to see what was left of their homes. Now they ask for help. ABC News · Mar 2, 2022
Logan River family grieves the flood's damage to their home, while vowing to survive it Amber McIvor has lived all her life in the house she shares with her mum and daughters on the banks of the Logan River. She never thought it would turn on her, until muddy waters washed through their home this week. ABC News · Mar 1, 2022
Residents of Brisbane's inner-city Rosalie area rally to survey flood damage A torrent of water swept through Bill Turner's workshop while he was helping his frail neighbour get to safety, carrying off anything in its path as it tore through properties in the Rosalie neighbourhood. ABC News · Feb 28, 2022
Women have clawed back lost work during COVID-19, but the data shows they remain undervalued Men picked up slightly more unpaid work during the pandemic, but women continue to shoulder most of the work needed to look after a family. ABC News · Feb 20, 2022