Mary Lloyd

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Nas Campanella |Mary Lloyd

One of Imogen's favourite games is to play doctor with her teddy. As she pretends to take a blood sample, it is clear how familiar she is with being reassured during medical procedures. "It's OK Teddy, it doesn't hurt," she tells a knitted bear fitted with a cannula. The five-year-old knows what it is like being scared of needles, hospitals and health workers. Imogen lives with a rare condition, which involves intellectual disability and profound hearing loss.

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kristy Sexton- McGrath |Mary Lloyd

Australians who say they have been left stranded overseas and broke after their travel agency collapsed have now been told the company was likely trading while insolvent. Melbourne-based agency Traveldream — which was registered as Australian Travel Deals Pty Ltd and sold discounted flights, cruises and international tour packages — collapsed in April and went into voluntary administration.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Heidi Davoren |Mary Lloyd

In the five weeks since the election was announced at least five Australian women have allegedly been killed by men. Countless more have been assaulted, emotionally tormented, harassed, coerced, financially abused and left to pick up the pieces, often with kids in tow. Despite the country's dismal record of domestic and family violence, the ongoing national crisis has been far from prominent in the major parties' campaigns.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Mary Lloyd |Nas Campanella

Jamie Bennett always knew finding the right school and supports for her son Ari wouldn't be easy. She didn't expect to face "confusing and baffling" policies, nor to feel frustrated and left in the dark. The four-year-old, who loves dancing and rough-and-tumble play with his brothers, is Deafblind. "He is out to prove everyone wrong. I think he's very underestimated," Ms Bennett said.

Mar 9, 2025 | abc.net.au | Mary Lloyd

The wait for Cyclone Alfred gave way to flood watch in Brisbane on Sunday as local creeks filled up and spilled over. Residents who prepared for the cyclone now have little to do but wait and see how their efforts will pay off against the rising water. A few more hours of rain could be all that's needed to again test those living in low-lying areas. The wait for Cyclone Alfred gave way to flood watch in Brisbane on Sunday as local creeks filled up and spilled over.