Rhiannon Stevens
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features reporter abc news / gardener / living on wadawurrung country
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As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone can restore patience and connection.
Can this 150-year-old tech save childhood from screen overload?
As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone can restore patience and connection.
www.abc.net.au
November 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone can restore patience and connection.
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Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.
Equestrian Australia received controversial video weeks before probe
Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.
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joint statement from AFP, AP BBC News and Reuters says that their journalists in Gaza are struggling to feed themselves and their families
July 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
joint statement from AFP, AP BBC News and Reuters says that their journalists in Gaza are struggling to feed themselves and their families
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When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects
A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Those who took the time over the weekend to read the full report say [the the summary that there was no evidence that acid rain was affecting the art] is not so clear-cut, and that there are discrepancies between what it says and the summary released to the media by the WA government."
‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision | Clear Air
Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days
www.theguardian.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
"Those who took the time over the weekend to read the full report say [the the summary that there was no evidence that acid rain was affecting the art] is not so clear-cut, and that there are discrepancies between what it says and the summary released to the media by the WA government."
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Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.
UN warns 14,000 Gazan babies could die in next 48 hours without food
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.
Most memorable thing to ever happen at Princes Park? It's not mentioned in this story, but I don't think anything in the history of footy has or will surpass that momentous first game of AFLW on a hot February night at Princess Park.
Twenty years ago today, suburban VFL/AFL men's footy in Melbourne came to an end. On the anniversary of Carlton vs Melbourne at Princes Park, we talk to Anthony Koutoufides and others, looking back at the memories from suburban grounds, and how the game has changed.
Carlton's farewell to Princes Park, 20 years on
Twenty years ago today, suburban VFL/AFL men's footy in Melbourne came to an end. On the anniversary of Carlton vs Melbourne at Princes Park, we talk to Anthony Koutoufides and others, looking back at the memories from suburban grounds, and how the game has changed.
www.abc.net.au
May 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Most memorable thing to ever happen at Princes Park? It's not mentioned in this story, but I don't think anything in the history of footy has or will surpass that momentous first game of AFLW on a hot February night at Princess Park.
“what is happening to the mutton birds is happening everywhere.
Plastics and microplastics are being found in everything, including humans”
Plastics and microplastics are being found in everything, including humans”
On this island the birds are so full of plastic they crunch
It's an exclusive tourist destination and one of the most pristine places on the planet. It's the last place you would expect to find birds with bellies so full of plastic that they crunch if you sque...
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May 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“what is happening to the mutton birds is happening everywhere.
Plastics and microplastics are being found in everything, including humans”
Plastics and microplastics are being found in everything, including humans”
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As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.
Two wannabe PMs, a media pack and the search for gold
As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.
www.abc.net.au
May 1, 2025 at 9:28 PM
As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.
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Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
The Repressive, Authoritarian Soul of “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends”
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
www.newyorker.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.
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This week, Luke Martin, the chief executive of Salmon Tasmania, confirmed that salmon was being harvested for human consumption from infected pens: “Yes, absolutely, and that’s standard.”
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
Exclusive: Salmon from infected pens sold for human consumption
Weeks before mass salmon deaths were revealed in Tasmania, the government quietly changed the designation of the bacteria killing the fish – which the industry now admits are being sold from infected ...
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
April 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This week, Luke Martin, the chief executive of Salmon Tasmania, confirmed that salmon was being harvested for human consumption from infected pens: “Yes, absolutely, and that’s standard.”
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️
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The world is fast approaching temperature levels that will destroy capitalism, a top insurer has warned, with action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate.
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure
www.theguardian.com
April 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The world is fast approaching temperature levels that will destroy capitalism, a top insurer has warned, with action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate.
The court heard Mr McMaster was twice warned by senior heritage advisor John Tunn that he was interfering with a known Aboriginal heritage site as he removed the rocks.
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Farmer says he destroyed important Indigenous eel site to kill weeds
But the western Victorian property owner tells a court he did not know the significance of the "rocks in a paddock" before he wrecked a 1,500-year-old ceremonial ground with an excavator.
www.abc.net.au
April 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The court heard Mr McMaster was twice warned by senior heritage advisor John Tunn that he was interfering with a known Aboriginal heritage site as he removed the rocks.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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A house that cannot be insured cannot be mortgaged. No bank will issue loans for uninsurable property. Whole areas are already becoming not just unaffordable but completely uninsurable.
The implications seem too much for the duopoly to even consider.
The implications seem too much for the duopoly to even consider.
Your house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won't mention it
Premiums in disaster-prone regions have increased by up to 400%, posing a systemic financial risk. Don't expect it to be an election issue.
www.crikey.com.au
March 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A house that cannot be insured cannot be mortgaged. No bank will issue loans for uninsurable property. Whole areas are already becoming not just unaffordable but completely uninsurable.
The implications seem too much for the duopoly to even consider.
The implications seem too much for the duopoly to even consider.
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I wrote something for @theglobeandmail.com about my experience photographing the toxic drug supply crisis and the people I love who continue to fight for evidence-based solutions.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Opinion: Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose crisis
Documenting the everyday of a forever emergency
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wrote something for @theglobeandmail.com about my experience photographing the toxic drug supply crisis and the people I love who continue to fight for evidence-based solutions.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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"The Australian Government Solicitor first provided legal advice in 2015, stating there was a “medium” to “high” risk the proposed welfare program [Community Development Program] would breach the Racial Discrimination Act." They forged ahead. Yarn. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
Exclusive: Leaked report shows warnings over ‘Black robodebt’
Despite being warned it could breach the Racial Discrimination Act, the Coalition government went ahead with a welfare program that punished First Nations people in remote areas.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
March 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"The Australian Government Solicitor first provided legal advice in 2015, stating there was a “medium” to “high” risk the proposed welfare program [Community Development Program] would breach the Racial Discrimination Act." They forged ahead. Yarn. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
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March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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Lincoln Trainor arrived at university on the first day holding a pen and a notepad. Looking around, he realised he was the only student without a laptop. He is one of a growing number of Australians pursuing a new career later in life.
Jobless, Lincoln asked himself one question to decide what to do next
Lincoln Trainor arrived at university on the first day holding a pen and a notepad. Looking around, he realised he was the only student without a laptop. He is one of a growing number of Australians pursuing a new career later in life.
www.abc.net.au
March 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Lincoln Trainor arrived at university on the first day holding a pen and a notepad. Looking around, he realised he was the only student without a laptop. He is one of a growing number of Australians pursuing a new career later in life.
“At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe. “
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.
www.nytimes.com
March 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
“At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe. “
“Ed Pierson seemingly knew what we all know when we soothe ourselves by thinking, They wouldn’t let it fly if it weren’t safe. We’re all relying on someone to be the ‘they’.”https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-whistleblower-737-max/
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers
Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.
www.wired.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
“Ed Pierson seemingly knew what we all know when we soothe ourselves by thinking, They wouldn’t let it fly if it weren’t safe. We’re all relying on someone to be the ‘they’.”https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-whistleblower-737-max/
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Police have declared a major investigation into the death of 40-year-old Veronica Wellings, involving the major crime and domestic violence units, after her death at Darwin's largest hospital on Monday.
Major investigation launched into Darwin woman's 'suspicious' death
Police have declared a major investigation into the death of 40-year-old Veronica Wellings, involving the major crime and domestic violence units, after her death at Darwin's largest hospital on Monday.
www.abc.net.au
February 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Police have declared a major investigation into the death of 40-year-old Veronica Wellings, involving the major crime and domestic violence units, after her death at Darwin's largest hospital on Monday.
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In the last 30 years, skinny jeans have moved from "womenswear" to "androgynous" to "hip guy" to "passé." As I've said, it's ironic that some of the most critical voices in today's gender wars are wearing a cut that was once seen as a sign of declining masculinity in the West.
February 16, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In the last 30 years, skinny jeans have moved from "womenswear" to "androgynous" to "hip guy" to "passé." As I've said, it's ironic that some of the most critical voices in today's gender wars are wearing a cut that was once seen as a sign of declining masculinity in the West.
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AFP statement on the White House's decision to bar AP from the Oval Office and from Air For One
February 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
AFP statement on the White House's decision to bar AP from the Oval Office and from Air For One
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Happy Valentine’s 💖
February 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Happy Valentine’s 💖
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BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social
Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social