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Daughter’s letter to rapist dad: ’I can never forgive you’

In a letter written to her rapist father, a woman revealed what gave her the strength to testify against him and make sure...

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05th Nov. 2019 5:11 AM

A woman who was repeatedly raped by her father has revealed the devastating impact his heinous abuse had.

'My father inflicted huge amounts of pain on my tiny body'

He was supposed to keep her safe, but instead a father raped his young daughter, ‘muzzling her screams’ and laughing when...

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04th Nov. 2019 12:11 PM

An Ipswich father has been sentenced to 17 years’ jail for repeatedly raping his young daughter.

‘Horrible’: Theron’s nightmare past

At 15 years old, Charlize Theron was asleep in her room when her drunk father came home and threatened to kill her and her...

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02nd Nov. 2019 6:11 PM

US-South African actress Charlize Theron. Picture: Chris Delmas / AFP.

Reason 'distraught father' kidnapped his kids during visit

A couple who kidnapped two of their children during a supervised access visit say they were unhappy with injuries allegedly...

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21st Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

Prosecutors said the father drove away with both boys — aged three and six — after taking them to wash their hands during an October 2018 access visit. The mother then ran after them.

BABIES: Meet some of the latest arrivals to Mackay

Proud parents share photos of their babies who were born recently in Mackay hospitals

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17th Oct. 2019 5:10 PM

Addilyn Elizabeth Martyn was born at Mackay Base Hospital on July 14 weighing 3220g. She is the daughter of Samantha Brown and Josh Martyn.

BABIES: 16 gorgeous bubs born in Mackay

Click through a gallery of cute babies who were recently born in the Mackay hospitals. Submit a photo of your baby...

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17th Oct. 2019 5:10 PM

Conor Jackson James Hounslow was born at Mackay Base Hospital on August 27 weighing 3800g. He is the son of Daniel and Melissa Hounslow and a little brother for Brooke and Dakota. Conor is the grandson of Ann and Mike Hounslow and Ron and Colleen Beumers.

OBITUARY: John Walsh remembered for sugar, sport and songs

Memories of his life will be shared next month at a service family, friends and former co-workers are invited to attend

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15th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

John Walsh's life will be celebrated during a special service on November 2.

Father jailed after life goes off the rails

‘You can choose the drugs, or choose your sons, you can’t have both.’

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11th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

This father will be elligble for parole on July 7 next year.

BABIES: Over 50 reasons to make you smile

Proud parents show off their gorgeous babies: warning — you might get clucky!

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10th Oct. 2019 10:10 AM

Ella Blue Stamatovich was born at the Mackay Base Hospital on May 5 weighing 3940g. She is the daughter of Emily Billington and Adam Stamatovich and the grandchild of Heather and Peter Billington and Margaret Dawkins.

Heartbreak at loss of ‘soulmate’ and father

THE former partner of a man who died on Thursday night after allegedly being stabbed, has told of her heartbreak at the...

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07th Oct. 2019 7:10 AM

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