Eden Gillespie
@edengillespie.bsky.social
Investigative journalist at ABC News in Qld | Hmu Eden.Gillespie96@proton.me or Gillespie.Eden@abc.net.au 📧🕵️♀️
A child safety inquiry will prioritise reviewing the complaints system for those working and caring for children in the sector following an investigation by the ABC.
Child safety inquiry to prioritise complaints system after ABC investigation
The complaints system for residential care workers will be a "key early focus" of an 18-month review into Queensland's child safety system.
www.abc.net.au
July 3, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A child safety inquiry will prioritise reviewing the complaints system for those working and caring for children in the sector following an investigation by the ABC.
An ABC investigation has seen internal reports detailing days of chaos & violence inside a residential care home.
A worker turned whistleblower says the traumatised teens should not have been placed together – & had a "punch-up" at the shops beforehand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
A worker turned whistleblower says the traumatised teens should not have been placed together – & had a "punch-up" at the shops beforehand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Workers threatened with weapons and 'jumped' inside residential care homes
The ABC has spoken with several workers who are urgently calling for an independent complaints mechanism that allows reports to be made anonymously and without fear of reprisal.
www.abc.net.au
June 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
An ABC investigation has seen internal reports detailing days of chaos & violence inside a residential care home.
A worker turned whistleblower says the traumatised teens should not have been placed together – & had a "punch-up" at the shops beforehand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
A worker turned whistleblower says the traumatised teens should not have been placed together – & had a "punch-up" at the shops beforehand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Queensland police Detective Inspector Glenn Horan allegedly used police database to track former partner
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Detective allegedly used police database to track former partner
The prosecution alleges Inspector Glenn Horan suspected his then-partner, Senior Constable Celeste Batticciotto, was in a relationship with someone else.
www.abc.net.au
June 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Queensland police Detective Inspector Glenn Horan allegedly used police database to track former partner
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
I've had some people ask what they can do about this.
If you do see something, as an individual the best course of action is report it to the RSPCA and your local police service.
If you do see something, as an individual the best course of action is report it to the RSPCA and your local police service.
An ABC investigation has uncovered links between Australia and the shadowy international trade of dog fighting.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Secretive, lucrative: Australia's links to the shadowy world of dog fighting
The frozen semen of dogs with fighting bloodlines is being sold to overseas buyers, as an ABC investigation reveals international links between the illegal blood sport and Australia. Warning: This sto...
www.abc.net.au
May 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I've had some people ask what they can do about this.
If you do see something, as an individual the best course of action is report it to the RSPCA and your local police service.
If you do see something, as an individual the best course of action is report it to the RSPCA and your local police service.
An ABC investigation has uncovered links between Australia and the shadowy international trade of dog fighting.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Secretive, lucrative: Australia's links to the shadowy world of dog fighting
The frozen semen of dogs with fighting bloodlines is being sold to overseas buyers, as an ABC investigation reveals international links between the illegal blood sport and Australia. Warning: This sto...
www.abc.net.au
May 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
An ABC investigation has uncovered links between Australia and the shadowy international trade of dog fighting.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Emergency Alert for Moreton Island
“TAKE SHELTER NOW in the strongest part of the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom or hallway. Stay indoors until safe.”
“TAKE SHELTER NOW in the strongest part of the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom or hallway. Stay indoors until safe.”
March 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Emergency Alert for Moreton Island
“TAKE SHELTER NOW in the strongest part of the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom or hallway. Stay indoors until safe.”
“TAKE SHELTER NOW in the strongest part of the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom or hallway. Stay indoors until safe.”
The waiting is the worst part. Stay safe everyone. #cyclonealfred
March 7, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The waiting is the worst part. Stay safe everyone. #cyclonealfred
A busy sandbag station on Bribie Island. I spoke with locals who are preparing early for the cyclone by clearing the yard, charging batteries & making sure they have plenty of food and water.
March 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
A busy sandbag station on Bribie Island. I spoke with locals who are preparing early for the cyclone by clearing the yard, charging batteries & making sure they have plenty of food and water.
A handy emergency kit for the days ahead #cyclonealfred
March 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A handy emergency kit for the days ahead #cyclonealfred
The Queensland premier says QPS Commissioner Steve Gollschewski "has the full support of the Queensland Government following his decision to step down due to health reasons."
February 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The Queensland premier says QPS Commissioner Steve Gollschewski "has the full support of the Queensland Government following his decision to step down due to health reasons."
Lmao this Otter summary of an interview I did
February 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Lmao this Otter summary of an interview I did
Queensland's police commissioner has promised a "full investigation" into allegations a 12-year-old disabled boy was coerced into drinking toilet water at a watch house.
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Queensland police to investigate 'concerning' watch house allegations
Queensland's police commissioner has promised to investigate allegations a 12-year-old disabled boy was coerced into drinking toilet water at a watch house.
www.abc.net.au
February 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Queensland's police commissioner has promised a "full investigation" into allegations a 12-year-old disabled boy was coerced into drinking toilet water at a watch house.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
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A 12-year-old boy with a disability was allegedly tormented by an older child in a Queensland watch house for more than an hour — including being coerced into drinking urine — despite the area being covered by CCTV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Disabled boy allegedly coerced into drinking urine in police watch house
A 12-year-old boy with a disability was allegedly tormented by an older child in a Queensland watch house for more than an hour, despite the area being covered by CCTV.
www.abc.net.au
February 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
A 12-year-old boy with a disability was allegedly tormented by an older child in a Queensland watch house for more than an hour — including being coerced into drinking urine — despite the area being covered by CCTV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message amp.abc.net.au/article/1049...
Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message - ABC News
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February 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message amp.abc.net.au/article/1049...
Lucked out with the most angelic pup ❤️
This is Suki
This is Suki
February 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Lucked out with the most angelic pup ❤️
This is Suki
This is Suki
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially harassing London policeman
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Sam Kerr keen to be 'back on the pitch' after being found not guilty of racial harassment
The Australian soccer star has been on trial for calling Constable Stephen Lovell "stupid and white" amid a dispute about a taxi ride in January, 2023.
www.abc.net.au
February 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially harassing London policeman
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
Everyone should read this brilliant piece by @benitakolovos
‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?’
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‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?
Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Everyone should read this brilliant piece by @benitakolovos
‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?’
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
After an epic three week holiday, I’m back at work tomorrow.
The Philippines is magical ✨
The Philippines is magical ✨
February 2, 2025 at 12:10 PM
After an epic three week holiday, I’m back at work tomorrow.
The Philippines is magical ✨
The Philippines is magical ✨
Catch the full story on ABC News Qld @ 7pm 📺
Unimaginable abuse took place behind the walls of Wolston Park.
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
'Death will hunt you down': Inside Queensland's house of horrors
In the late 80s, Debbie Manson was detained in Osler House, an adult ward for women judged criminally insane. For the first time, our camera crew has been given exclusive access to capture this fading...
www.abc.net.au
January 11, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Catch the full story on ABC News Qld @ 7pm 📺
Unimaginable abuse took place behind the walls of Wolston Park.
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
'Death will hunt you down': Inside Queensland's house of horrors
In the late 80s, Debbie Manson was detained in Osler House, an adult ward for women judged criminally insane. For the first time, our camera crew has been given exclusive access to capture this fading...
www.abc.net.au
January 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Unimaginable abuse took place behind the walls of Wolston Park.
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
After today, I’ll be taking a few weeks off to recharge 🏝️ 👋. I’ll be back in February to get stuck back into some investigations for ABC’s Qld team.
January 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
After today, I’ll be taking a few weeks off to recharge 🏝️ 👋. I’ll be back in February to get stuck back into some investigations for ABC’s Qld team.
Happy New Year Queensland ❤️
December 31, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Happy New Year Queensland ❤️
A very tame 7pm fireworks @ Bribie Island
December 31, 2024 at 10:02 AM
A very tame 7pm fireworks @ Bribie Island
Australian women who developed a type of benign brain tumour after using a popular contraceptive are considering joining a class action
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Contraceptive linked to brain tumours prompts call for class action
The contraceptive Depo-Provera has been linked to an increased risk of developing a non-malignant brain tumour, prompting lawsuits in the US and Canada. Now Australian patients are considering a class...
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December 29, 2024 at 8:27 PM
Australian women who developed a type of benign brain tumour after using a popular contraceptive are considering joining a class action
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Investigations into death of Queensland firefighter Izabella Nash expected to probe lack of thermal imaging cameras
Investigations into death of firefighter to probe whether rescue was delayed
Investigations into the death of a Queensland firefighter will likely assess the lack of thermal imaging cameras on the day, as well as issues with training and torches, according to emergency service...
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December 22, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Investigations into death of Queensland firefighter Izabella Nash expected to probe lack of thermal imaging cameras