Police charge a carer with grievous bodily harm over the neglect and mistreatment of a 77-year-old woman at an “extremely unhygienic” home west of Brisbane.
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'Excessive force': Brisbane watch house officers suspended over treatment of teen detainee
The Queensland Police Service says two of its officers at the Brisbane watch house are facing “serious allegations of misconduct” over their treatment of a 16-year-old detainee.
Gold Coast couple in disbelief after filming Venice cruise ship drama
The Queensland couple who captured viral footage from aboard a cruise ship as it crashed into a Venice pier say they’re a little shaken from the ordeal which happened “in slow motion”.
Should meditation be compulsory in our schools?
Two Brisbane teachers say meditation is such an invaluable tool for helping kids cope with stress and anxiety that it should be included in the national curriculum.
'She's a mighty little thing': Tiny koala joey Pixie rescued after mother hit by a car
A koala joey, only months old, is defying the odds after being rescued when her mother was hit by a car in Port Macquarie on the NSW mid-north coast. Pixie is now in home care and being carried in a makeshift pouch 24 hours a day.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need
A box on one of Brisbane’s busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
From feral to family: Why Australians are adopting camels as household pets
It might sound strange, but several Australian families have embraced the idea of camels as pets and their choice could even help struggling Aussie farmers.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life
The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic
Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia’s current women’s football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game’s biggest stage.
Walters steals victory again for Dockers, Cats continue winning streak
A Michael Walters goal inside the final minute sees the Dockers pip the Magpies, while the Cats defeat the Swans, and the Crows, Lions and Giants also post wins.