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‘I was completely alone’: Life in a time of COVID-19

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020NewsLeave a Comment

This is the story of how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of four different people.

Mackenziee has four months to learn to walk in heels for her school formal

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020Human Interest, Young peopleLeave a Comment

Brisbane teenager, Mackenziee Lawler, wants to walk the red carpet at her upcoming Year 12 formal in a pair of high heels. But for someone with cerebral palsy, that's a major task.

Wine shortage looming as bushfires taint your favourite vintage.

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020Alcohol, Bushfires, Climate Change, DrinkingLeave a Comment

If news that Australia’s bushfire crisis has killed more than one billion animals and destroyed more than 2000 homes isn’t bad enough, there’s new reports that your favourite vintage is about to get smoke tainted too.