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Pearl Mackie to star in world premiere of play about a mother in prison

The production focuses on motherhood within the constraints of the criminal justice system.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

The Top 10 Doctor Who Companions… ever!

Over the years, Doctor Who has had dozens of TARDIS travellers — but which ones were truly out of this world?

WhatToWatch · Nov 24, 2023

Pearl Mackie: ‘I think this might be the most important job I ever do’

The ‘Doctor Who’ star talks to Nicole Vassell about playing the chair of the Grenfell survivors’ collective, the impact of queer roles and her quarter-life breakdown

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Youth crime victims speak out amid calls for victims' minister in wake of Emma Lovell's stabbing in North Lakes

The tragedy of Emma Lovell's alleged murder prompts other victims of youth crime to speak out and demand further action from the Queensland government, including calls for a victims' minister.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

Reporting of minor crimes on Facebook 'distorts' perception of safety, research finds

Research shows neighbourhoods are being unjustly stigmatised because minor crimes are being reported on Facebook — and it's leading to a rise in virtual vigilantism.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

Homosexuality wasn't decriminalised in Queensland until 1991, but the state has a long and rich queer history

A growing numbers of queer people now live openly in Queensland, according to the 2021 Census. But it's been a long road to acceptance and equal rights.

ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

Murder case of eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, allegedly denied care for diabetes, delayed again

A Queensland court hears that four of the 14 people charged over Elizabeth Struhs's death did not receive briefs of evidence due to a miscommunication between police and the prison where they are on remand.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Supermarket staff 'pushed and abused' while attempting to stop brazen thieves walking out with unpaid goods

Gold Coast supermarket manager Janet Doyle says her family business has become the target of "desperate" thieves, stealing everything from sandwiches to meat.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Drone regulation 'not keeping up with technology', lawyers concerned about stalking risks

When a distressed Gold Coast holiday maker tried to take legal action after finding a "drone peeping Tom" spying on her in the shower, her lawyer advised there was little she could do.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

There will be an inquiry into Queensland's state-run forensic testing lab. Here's what the outcomes could be

Forensic biologist Kirsty Wright says there's "nothing anywhere in the world" like the DNA testing failures at the Queensland-run forensics lab. What could the consequences be for criminal cases?

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022