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Former Nudgee College student met paedophile Dennis Douglas on grounds of the exclusive Brisbane school

A former student at exclusive Brisbane private school St Joseph's Nudgee College met a paedophile old boy at the college in the early 1990s despite claims the abuser was banned from the campus.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Health experts warn delays on elective surgery may have compounding effects on the health system

Despite millions of dollars being spent to clear the backlog on elective surgery waitlists, tens of thousands of Australians still face long waits and are living with debilitating pain.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

How aged care residents and staff are coping in the face of another COVID-19 wave

For the general public, COVID-19 is something that comes in waves — but those in aged care feel constantly on edge.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

Pets in Crisis program gets funding boost to help Queensland families escape domestic violence

A crisis accommodation program for the pets of families escaping domestic violence is set to get an extra $200,000 in funding from the Queensland government.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

Why is petrol still so expensive in Queensland? When will fuel costs go down?

With fuel prices nudging $2.20 a litre in Brisbane, a tank of petrol can put a sizeable dent on your bank balance, so why is fuel so expensive in Queensland and when will prices drop?

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Brisbane flood victims tell of delay in receiving emergency alert warnings highlighted in February flood disaster review

Brisbane flood victims say they're hopeful for government support to rebuild their homes, after a review into the February disaster recommends an overhaul of the city's current planning laws and "slow" emergency flood alert system.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Flood-damaged businesses in Lismore say disaster financial assistance taking too long

Business owner Kristen Gardner waited six weeks for his small business flood assistance grants to be approved.

ABC News · May 10, 2022

Despite property booms across Australia, safe and secure housing remains out of reach for many

From Queensland's towns and cities to Australia's most remote capital Darwin, Australia has ridden a housing boom. But what about those left behind?

ABC News · May 7, 2022

With interest rates about to start rising, experts estimate almost 300,000 mortgage borrowers are at serious risk of default

As interest rates rise, almost 300,000 people who took large and risky home loans during the pandemic could fall into severe financial hardship or even default.

ABC News · May 1, 2022

COVID-19 exposed cracks in Queensland's aged cared and health systems leaving one family devastated

While the government claimed Queensland's heath system was coping with COVID-19, Caroline Ingerson says she saw "a system that was completely broken".

ABC News · Apr 30, 2022