A high-profile former Labor candidate and amputee has spoken out after a shock incident at a cafe in a shopping centre.
03rd Dec. 2020 5:12 PM
These Australians were “neglected” and “left feeling invisible” at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a royal commission...
30th Nov. 2020 6:11 PM
A heavily pregnant woman took her own life after learning her unborn baby could be deformed, an inquest has heard.
13th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM
A Townsville man with a disability has blasted a local grocery store for what he claims was discrimination which left him...
04th Nov. 2020 10:11 AM
A nine-year-old girl with autism was led out of school in handcuffs after a meltdown and says police have previously...
28th Oct. 2020 8:10 PM
Baby Emelia was born with a heartbreaking deafness. Her family has shared their footage of the moment she heard her parents...
23rd Oct. 2020 7:10 PM
An 11-year-old boy has been left stranded for hours by a taxi firm despite millions given to the industry to buy wheelchair...
04th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM
My Ability Cafe will open soon in Duggan Street.
28th July 2020 8:07 PM
A father has claimed his son, who is wheelchair bound due to cerebral palsy and relies on taxis for transport, is...
28th July 2020 11:07 AM
A mum has revealed the harrowing moment a 22-year-old worker crept into her room, lifted up her nightdress and raped her...
09th July 2020 5:07 PM
The donation means Ian Templeman has the freedom to go to the shops or visit nearby mates without needing to call for...
20th June 2020 1:06 PM
An unknown person who was driving disabled neglect victim Ann Marie Smith’s car racked up $2000 in traffic fines – and then...
19th June 2020 4:06 PM
Claims carers raped an intellectually disabled person, a death and another sexual assault allegation went uninvestigated by...
19th June 2020 11:06 AM
The council is calling on community members to be part of a new, inclusive committee.
15th June 2020 4:06 PM
A woman who had a stroke days after a prolapse operation has had ongoing health issues and still failed the tests for the...
03rd June 2020 8:06 PM
The sad and lonely death of a man whose body was undiscovered for months after he was forgotten by the National Disability...
23rd May 2020 7:05 AM
The company responsible for caring for Ann Marie Smith before her shocking death has been slugged with a large fine.
21st May 2020 8:05 PM
The 'degrading' death of cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith has appalled the chairman of the disability royal...
20th May 2020 8:05 PM
The woman employed to care for Ann Marie Smith for six years before her death in 'disgusting and degrading' circumstances...
19th May 2020 6:05 PM
From being bed bound for 10 years to becoming an athlete — even Natasha Price is surprised at her turnaround.
02nd May 2020 1:05 PM
Elite Irish combat officer Billy Hedderman broke his back in the Queensland surf, but fought his way back to full...
18th April 2020 11:04 AM
The choking death of a disabled 16-year-old girl at a respite care facility could have been prevented, the deputy coroner...
28th Feb. 2020 2:02 PM
Two three-year-old boys are learning how to walk properly and build their muscle strength after receiving potentially...
03rd Feb. 2020 3:02 PM
A Tweed Heads man, who is confined to a wheelchair, described his disability as a “big setback” when trying to find...
30th Jan. 2020 4:01 PM
Cody Chamings could stay in the water for hours if it wasn’t for his mum reminding him it’s home time.
20th Jan. 2020 12:01 AM
