Over the past 6 months, as the NT Coroner examined the deaths of four Aboriginal women killed by their partners - I’ve written 43 online stories, 39 TV stories and who knows how many live crosses and radio stories about it…
“It’s like asking someone to do their own surgery” — some of Alice Springs’ most vulnerable residents may have to represent themselves in criminal court, as troubled Aboriginal legal aid firm NAAJA grapples with a mass exodus of lawyers. @abcnews https://t.co/p1VBsohiza
For expertly covering remote corners of the NT (Wadeye & Nhulunbuy), congrats to Best Online Coverage Award winners Matt Garrick, Hamish Harty, @EmilySakzewski, @steve_vivian, from @ABCaustralia Darwin. With thanks to category sponsor City of Darwin.
#NTMediaAwards23@withMEAA
In Central Australia, people have long called for better housing, healthcare, jobs & safe drinking water. The Yes campaign promised the Voice would bring change. Now it’s been voted down, they're desperate to not be forgotten. Story: @charmayne_a
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@nkilvert Nick! This is such a loss for the ABC but I’m excited for you in the next move. I’ve loved working with you on and off, and enjoyed the hallway debriefs in between. Hopefully catch you around Bris some time in the future 😊
Come and work for ABC News in warm, sunny Darwin! If you're an experienced sub-editor or a digital journalist looking to make that next step in your career, please apply!
“People should be paying attention because these women mattered. Their lives mattered. They were very loved; they are very missed," Dr Chay Brown said.
@abcnews @abcdarwin @ABCIndigenous https://t.co/y42Ca7MUf7
There’s fears an all-too-hidden crisis of meth addiction is looming in Alice Springs. And in a region suffering significant levels of trauma and disadvantage, it’s gaining a foothold. @abcnews https://t.co/H2sVd6bQmz
Clinicians and researchers warn the so-called 'egg-timer test' ... is leading women to make choices about their bodies based on a false premise. Story by @JesseBlack39
Our ABC matters. This is about more than a pay dispute – without sustainable careers, the ABC relies on goodwill and overwork from burnt-out staff. It can't go on. Australia deserves better for its public broadcaster and the vital services it provides. #DontDiscountABC@withmeaa
For the last few months @elliegrounds and I have been investigating why many people getting #IUD insertions are having terrible experiences for @BackgroundBrief and @triplejHack. 300 people responded to our callout and we've uncovered some major problems.
Exclusive: Queensland will block UN anti-torture inspectors from visiting mental health wards. It comes after NSW also refused entry to a Queanbeyan detention facility earlier this week. #nswpol#qldpol https://t.co/KsVsPUdSiA