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magazine coverSinners and Saints

Who's good? Who's bad?

Who's a sinner? Who's a saint? Who's to say?


Childers murdererArsonist's deadly revenge

The quiet country town of Childers becomes the scene of a murderous arsonist's bitter revenge.


Young Mary MackillopBlessed by angels

A feisty nun's life our courage and sacrifice made her the first 'official' saint to make history in Queensland.


whiskey au go go killerNightclub terror

Fifteen nightclubbers died because two men wanted to be the "Mr Bigs" of a Brisbane protection racket.


Lilian CooperPioneer doctor

A WOMAN who carved a reputation as a Queensland medical pioneer shocked a male-dominated establishment.


Sian Kingi's killerEvil monsters

The couple who trapped, raped and killed an innocent child and said they would do it again.


Neville BonnerGentle leader

Born under a bush, no school till he was 14, but he became a leader of his people and won the respect of the nation.


Christopher SkaseSmiling villain

He fled to Spain leaving debts estimated at $172m. He smuggled out his cars, furniture and artworks and spent another $42m while evading justice.


Elizabeth KennyAnd they
shall walk

With no formal training as a nurse, she became one of Australia's most famous therapists and helped thousands of people around the world.


Terry LewisCrooked copper

He took up to $10,000 a month in bribes — and said at his trial he has won it all on the horses. His "success" rate at the track would have had to have been 88 percent.


James MayneBrisbane benefactors

In a life of generosity, he gave away his entire doctor's salary for 13 years and gave land and thousands of pounds to medical education.


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