Abby Richards

Jul 29, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kenith Png |Abby Richards

Class is in session for a group of Indigenous students at Dianella Secondary College in Perth's north, but they're swapping out schoolbooks for kitchen utensils. These students are taking part in the unique Dookerniny Garbala cooking class, learning how to harness traditional ingredients and bush tucker to make meals with a twist.

Nov 3, 2023 | abc.net.au | Abby Richards |Michael Atkin

Three men involved in a failed housing scheme which left retirees across the country with huge financial losses have appeared in a Perth court on criminal charges.

Oct 26, 2023 | abc.net.au | Abby Richards

A huge rise in the number of young Australians vaping has caught the government by surprise and laws to combat it have been slow, according to the nation's cancer prevention advocacy body.

Oct 21, 2023 | abc.net.au | Abby Richards

Mateo Veneracion never thought he would fall victim to a sextortion scam. Scammers threatened to release a fake photo of Mateo if he didn't pay $500More than 1,700 Australians fell victim to sextortion in the first quarter of 2023The advice from authorities and consumer protection is to never payThe 19-year-old thought he was online-savvy and thought little of adding a new friend on Snapchat. But that "friend" turned out to be a scammer who threatened to release a fake nude of him.

Sep 22, 2023 | abc.net.au | Nick McAllister |Abby Richards

Consider a packed, dimly lit nightclub full of loud raucous conversations and music. Nightclubs can be challenging for people with a disabilityA Perth group is aiming to make the spaces more inclusiveTheir club nights are developing a loyal following among people with a disabilityIt can cause sensory overload for neurodiverse people, prompting them to wonder if they should have stayed home because they find it incredibly difficult to acclimatise to an unaccommodating reality.