Matt Ormiston knows his 12-year-old son Joshua will face challenges throughout his life that his older sisters won’t, especially when it comes to getting a job. Which is why he’s part of a drive to recruit more workers with autism for the ANZ bank.
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Spearfisherman dies in hospital after north Queensland diving incident
It is understood the 25-year-old spearfisherman got into trouble while taking part in a memorial event on Saturday for a young spearfisherman who died some years ago.
Father eligible for parole after sentencing for baby daughter's manslaughter
Rick Cataldo is sentenced to eight years in jail, but is already eligible for parole, for the manslaughter of his infant daughter who suffered multiple skull and rib fractures in the days leading up to her death.
'Tim's had his run': Nicholls will struggle to hold job, colleague says
Members of the LNP are publicly assessing Tim Nicholls’ leadership and questioning the long-term viability of opposing asset sales, as Queensland’s post-election political limbo continues.
Meet the people who make Meals on Wheels go round
Meals on Wheels helps feed thousands of Queenslanders each day. This is what happens behind the scenes.
Disability services 'barely scraping through' due to NDIS delays, peak body says
Many disability providers are out of pocket and having to “effectively bankroll the Government” due to flaws and inefficiencies of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Traditional owners aiming to block native title ruling on Adani site
A group of traditional owners fighting the Adani coal mine are filing a court injunction against the mine owner and the Queensland Government, hoping to prevent a fast-tracked native title decision on the mine site.
Domestic violence short film 'the biggest healer' for Queensland director
A powerful short film aims to shine a new light on domestic violence, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder through the eyes of a 12-year-old girl.
Cooper Cronk goes out on top, announcing retirement from rep football
Cooper Cronk shakes the tectonic plates of rugby league by making the decision to retire from representative football following Australia’s World Cup triumph.
Kangaroos win Rugby League World Cup in tense final against England
The Kangaroos win the Rugby League World Cup in a tense final against England, with Boyd Cordner scoring the one decisive try for Australia in the first half.