Christiane Barro
The secret one woman spent most of her life trying to hide
Clare Dea’s date saw her shaking uncontrollably so he drew closer. She rested her fragile body against him, thinking she’d set herself...
Addiction specialists warn welfare drug testing will do more harm than good
The Morrison government’s plan to drug test welfare recipients could see users shift to more harmful substances and even commit crimes to fund...
How artificial intelligence is transforming medical treatment
Artificial intelligence is giving medical professionals the ability to create a digital replica of patients, allowing doctors to predict how effective surgery...
Tamil family’s allies: ‘Government backed us into a corner’
Well before a Tamil family was forced out of its Queensland home and put in detention, a stream of concerned neighbours inundated...
Tamil family’s supporters ridicule DFAT report they’ll be safe in Sri Lanka
The words “I’m scared” kept repeating in the background of a phone call to the Christmas Island detention centre. It was 2.45am on...
Syrian refugees reunite with family in Italy after bureaucratic bungle
A Melbourne family has finally been able to reunite with relatives overseas, nearly two months after they were banned from a flight...
‘Absolute relief’: Community welcomes news of Mildura Base Hospital public takeover
As a teenager, Jane MacAllister rode her bike 64 kilometres to raise money for Mildura Base Hospital (MBH), never imagining it would transform into an...
‘Finally a signal that we matter’: Mildura Base Hospital to return to public management
Victoria’s last remaining privately operated, state-owned hospital will be returned to public management. The Victorian government will regain full control of Mildura...
Youths suffering under loved ones’ drug and alcohol abuse: Report
Heavy drinking and drug use has placed thousands of high school students at a disadvantage in life, but they’re not the ones...
Queensland man awarded bravery medal for catching armed man
After watching a movie one Sunday afternoon, Damond Gray drifted off to sleep, oblivious to the armed stranger in his family home....