Rory Callinan

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rory Callinan

Queensland's voluntary assisted dying (VAD) procedures have been "tightened" after a man nearly died allegedly taking the drugs his partner had just used to end her life. The incident at the Gold Coast University Hospital's VAD unit earlier this month is currently under investigation, Queensland Health has confirmed. The ABC understands the probe is also looking into allegations a health worker drank shots of alcohol with the couple before the drugs were taken.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rory Callinan

The chair of a Queensland government-owned company has faced questions over his stay with his dog in a special five-star "VIPooch" hotel costing $500 a night during a work trip. The cost of the accommodation for the chairman, his wife and his "fur-baby Vito" at Brisbane's inner-city Ovolo hotel last year was queried by the company's operations director, who feared it was above the state's recommended rate of $181 a night for stays in Brisbane, according to emails sighted by the ABC.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Rory Callinan |Louise Milligan |Alex McDonald |Ben Schneiders

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton failed to declare for two years his interest in a family trust that operated lucrative childcare businesses when he was a cabinet minister, a Four Corners investigation has found.

Mar 6, 2025 | fassifernguardian.com | Wendy Creighton |Aub Podlich |Ivy Mullins |Rory Callinan

HIGH gusting winds and heavy rainfall along much of the eastern escarpment summed up the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred around the Scenic Rim by mid-morning Friday. A heavy gust during the gale force winds which made it as far inland as upper Carneys Creek in the early hours of this morning caused extensive damage to Bruce Warren's five bay steel framed shed. “I’m not sure of the time but it was still dark when we heard a really big gust go through,” said Mr Warren.

Feb 23, 2025 | abc.net.au | Rory Callinan |Kirsten Robb

Warning: This story contains discussion of suicide. A mother spent hours watching her 20-year-old son die. "He moved his finger when he heard my voice — the doctor said that was a good sign,'' she said. "They did a brain scan and said he wasn't going to survive but they would give him another night. "Later, I watched as his head shook as his brain stormed for the final time. "His last words to me had been, 'I love you.