Lily Nothling
Lily Nothling is a multi-platform reporter for ABC North Queensland, based in Townsville. She began her career in the Brisbane newsroom in 2017.
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Alleged arsonist accidentally sets himself alight during barber shop break-in
By Lily Nothling and Peter Jean
Police say there were people in a 24-hour gym upstairs from the barber shop when it was set alight and it was lucky nobody was injured or killed.
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Designer dogs among pets being abandoned as rescue organisations swamped by unwanted animals
Animal rescue organisations say they are struggling to cope amid a surge in pet surrenders, with RSPCA ACT seeing a 30 to 40 per cent increase in animals coming into care.
Footage of these light rail near misses may be funny to watch but authorities warn the endings could have been 'catastrophic'
Three of the light rail collisions were with cars and one involved a pedestrian. In one incident, a car slammed into the side of a tram pushing it off the tracks.
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Man charged over car crash near Canberra in which three friends died
A 21-year-old man has been charged over a car crash at Tarago, near Canberra, in which three people died.
Statue of late senator Susan Ryan, who championed women in politics, unveiled in Canberra
By Lily Nothling and Peter Jean
Susan Ryan was the first female Labor minister and the first female minister for women during her career as part of the Hawke government in the 1980s.
'Cocaine Lane' proved to be just that when the ABC rode along with Canberra's police on a winter's Friday night
The ABC was invited along to observe ACT police carrying out a four-week blitz targeting public disorder and crime on the streets.
In one of Australia's most expensive cities, Ben pays just $187 a week in rent after embracing co-operative housing
With an uncertain future in rentals and campus accommodation, these Canberra students have turned to co-operative living.
Making a living as a musician is no easy gig – so these performers turned to the Army
From symphonic wind to band and swing, through to jazz and rock. The Australian Army employs about 160 full-time musicians, whose duty is to entertain.
Simple DIY upgrades slashed Bianca's power bill – and experts say building an efficient home doesn't have to break the bank
When house-hunting, Bianca Knox quickly fell in love with a 1970s Canberra cottage, but finding ways to keep her home heated in Canberra's harsh climate without breaking the bank was a priority.
Canberra man charged after alleged 'random and unprovoked violent attack' on woman walking her dogs
The 50-year-old man allegedly approached the woman in Kambah on Tuesday night before allegedly biting her and head-butting her, police say.
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Man who died in custody at Canberra's jail did not receive required mental health check while staff were on lunch break, inquest hears
Justin James Cordy, 34, was found dead in his cell at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in February 2023.
'Mugshots' before they were forced off Country are the only photos of Florence's grandparents
It's this history Florence Onus will share at Queensland's truth-telling inquiry when community sessions begin next month. WARNING: This story contains images of Indigenous people who have died, which have been provided by family for the purpose of truth-telling and healing.
Michelle cut her leg when she slipped on her driveway. After two weeks in a coma, she's now an amputee
Michelle Wardrope's family was told to prepare for her funeral after the 44-year-old mother contracted a rare and deadly bacterial infection from a minor cut.
Locals call it the original 'mural capital of Australia' but the future of its street art is under threat
The North Queensland town of Bowen unveiled its first mural in the late 1980s, but preserving the art and commissioning more is an expensive challenge.
Teacher who made plans to sedate and abuse 11yo girl jailed for child exploitation crimes
A judge in Townsville said Leonard John Farren's offending encouraged the "abhorrent sexual exploitation of young, vulnerable girls" when sentencing him to five-and-a-half years' jail.
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson fails to front council during successful no-confidence vote
Embattled Mayor Troy Thompson has failed to show at a Townsville City Council meeting and has sought a leave of absence after councillors this morning voted in favour of a motion of no confidence.
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Mayor urged to 'do the right thing by veterans' after admitting to inflating service record
Veteran advocacy groups have slammed the mayor of Australia's largest garrison city for making "deeply disrespectful" false claims about his military history.
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Anglo American rejects $74b BHP takeover bid, leaving Queensland miners in limbo
The fate of thousands of Queensland coal miners and their communities is in limbo, with BHP given a week to come back to the table with a better offer.
Sarah spends her days surrounded by dead bodies. The 22-year-old says 'it's a calling'
Taking up a job as an embalmer may sound like an unlikely career pivot for a woman in her early 20s, but Sarah Broanda is part of a growing cohort of young people taking up jobs in the funeral industry.
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Army truck ploughs into service station in North Queensland
A large army truck has caused serious damage after driving into the roof of a Bruce Highway petrol station on the way to a military exercise.
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Large crocodile puts up a 'fair fight' during removal from marina after lunging at man on houseboat
Queensland wildlife officers targeted the large animal after it launched itself out of the water and onto Dean Grieve's houseboat, with authorities concerned crocodiles are being drawn to the area by discarded fish scraps and crab pots.
Born with a rare congenital defect, Arlo can't leave hospital. New cameras mean his family can monitor his every move
The introduction of livestreaming cameras mean Arlo's family has 24/7 access to his cot, and medical staff say the impact has been "life-changing".
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Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley in secret relationship before her alleged murder, court hears
During a pre-trial hearing for murder accused Rajwinder Singh, the Supreme Court hears that 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley had started a secret relationship with her podiatrist in the weeks before her death and believed her partner knew "something was off".
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'The place hasn't been the same since': Toyah Cordingley's family emotional as hearing begins
A pre-trial hearing for the man accused of murdering 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley is underway in Cairns just days after he dropped his lawyer from the case.
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