Dominic Cansdale

It took years for Maggie Walters to be diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. For many like her, the journey is marked by financial hardship and stigma, but Maggie hopes her story shows happiness is possible.

For Riley Blackwell, who had two brain tumours more than a decade ago, "laughter is the best medicine". He has joined a disability-led show on the Gold Coast, with the dream of becoming a "clown doctor".

Macalie Adamson spent 18 years using the drug ice, culminating in a near-death experience and homelessness. Now, almost six years into sobriety, she's using her experience to open more conversations about drug use and rehabilitation.

It's a small part of everyday life for some, but a team of volunteers is showing how a simple haircut can help those in need find their feet, providing more than just a new look. 

A group of aspiring models from across Australia are forging new social connections and tapping into confidence through fashion. But there's still plenty more "exposure" needed for models living with a disability.

There are an estimated 175,000 households on social housing wait lists across Australia. Those caught by the safety net hope renewed government attention can help to ease the crisis.

Inspired by the millennial nostalgia-bait that is Pokemon, JD Zamora works a set of "Divergimon" cards into a standup routine that celebrates "what it means to be different".

Four years ago, Saxon Evans and Holly Knight bought a small sailboat. What followed was a 22,000-kilometre adventure that would show them "how much freedom you can have with little money".

In the 1970s, the pineapple peeler was a staple in many Australian kitchens. But the story behind this Aussie invention shows why life's little pleasures are often the sweetest.

In search of a hospital placement for his final year of study, Bristol student Xander Van der Poll took a punt and messaged a doctor 16,000km away on the other side of the world.

Cameron Court became a foster carer after learning his mother was adopted. A year later, he and wife Emma believe it's a life choice more young couples should consider.

Critically ill surfing great Mark Richardson has been medically evacuated from an Indonesian hospital to Darwin after efforts to transport donations of the rare A negative blood type proved unsuccessful.

Efforts are underway to save the Gold Coast surfing champion who is critically ill in a Bali hospital.

Three-year-old Sofi Garcia has had hundreds of seizures in her life, but her parents will not let the common neurological condition define her. They're hoping her story will show how epilepsy can impact more than a person's physical health.

A network of trails at Nerang National Park is being used by mountain bikers 140,000 times a year. But with half of them illegally dug, the state government says some will need to go.

Bahar Cil has only been playing lawn bowls for 12 months, but she's managed to take down one of the world's best 

Police allege they found 10 kilograms of MDMA, 20 litres of MDMA oil and manufacturing equipment during a raid on a Currumbin Valley property.

Ardent Leisure shareholders claimed the company misled investors about safety measures and corporate governance standards causing shares to trade at an artificially inflated price.

Two years ago, 10-year-old Hudson "Huddy" Glubb was told that he may never be able to play sport. Now he's back from Germany with a swag of medals, including gold.

A Queensland program believed to be one of the oldest female football academies in the world may well be the secret to the Australian team's success.

A 52-year-old man has faced Southport Magistrates Court after an alleged home invasion left a teenage boy with a stab wound.

The Invasive Species Council says delays to the rollout of funding may be "catastrophic" for fire ant eradication efforts, based on its analysis of leaked government documents.

Four teenagers — one as young as 14 — have been charged over an alleged crime spree that saw three businesses robbed and a woman and baby injured.

The four-year-old Australian shepherd was reported missing after an alleged break-in at Southport earlier this week.

Daniel McJannett is charged with the murder of Matthew Berry, 37, who police have described as his "longstanding friend".