Alexandra Humphries

Hobart

Political Reporter at News Corp

Audio Current Affairs Reporter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Audio current affairs reporter for @abcnews. Tassie born and based, and yes that is my dog. Opinions mine. [email protected]

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Articles

Risks posed by abandoned underground gas mains

Oct 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

Beneath Hobart and Launceston lie networks of abandoned gas pipes containing toxic gas. Decommissioned decades ago and abandoned, nobody owns them, and nobody knows exactly where they are. There are now calls for a custodian to be appointed and an audit done, to find out where the pipes are situated.
The deadly underground trap laying in wait for unsuspecting construction crews in two Tasmanian cities

Oct 27, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

Fourteen years ago, the lives of three Tasmanian construction workers changed forever. The trio had been excavating when they unwittingly hit an old town gas main under Hobart's Evans Street in 2010. The ruptured pipe spewed toxic gas into the air, leaving the workers with "significant, life-changing" injuries, according to Tasmania's Civil Contactors Federation.
Tasmania's costly ferry 'stuff up'

Oct 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

The Tasmanian government has been forced into an embarrassing decision, announcing it'll have to lease out two brand new ferries it's paying a fortune for, because the state doesn't have a berth big enough to host them. The two vessels are worth nearly a billion dollars in total and are being built in Finland. Tasmanians have been eagerly awaiting their arrival, to boost capacity to transport passengers and goods between the state and the mainland.
Mixed reactions to Thorpe's protest - ABC listen

Oct 22, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe's protest directed at King Charles has made global headlines. Her actions have been both condemned and congratulated. While some are calling on her to resign, others have been inspired by her bravery. Featured:Independent Senator Lidia ThorpeMi-kaisha, Dharumbal musicianLinda Burney, former Minister for Indigenous Australians Nala Mansell, Palawa woman and Aboriginal rights campaign coordinator Ken Wyatt, former minister for Indigenous Australians
Tasmanian Minister resigns amid mental health battle

Oct 18, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

Tasmanian Finance Minister Nic Street has stepped down from Cabinet to focus on his mental health, speaking openly about the challenges he's faced. He's been praised by Parliamentarians across the political divide for his bravery. Experts say his frankness sets an example, with hopes it'll help encourage others to reach out for help.
Family's generational connection to Snowy Hydro

Oct 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Floss Adams |Alexandra Humphries

The Snowy Hydro Electric Scheme is Australia's largest ever engineering project, and for one family, it's a core part of their past, and future. The Salvestro family first arrived in the chilly New South Wales Snowy Mountains in the 1950s. Since then, multiple family members have worked on the scheme.
Supreme Court judge guilty of assault

Oct 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

A Tasmanian Supreme court judge has been found guilty of assaulting and abusing a woman. Despite the guilty verdict, there's no clear way to remove the judge from his position. His case took nearly a year to progress through the court system, while the judge himself took leave and received his full, half-million dollar salary.
Ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann crosses finish line

Oct 15, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

One of Australia's best known runners, Nedd Brockmann, has achieved another incredible feat. The ultramarathon runner has completed a thousand-mile charity run in Sydney, raising millions of dollars in the process.
Florida assesses damage after Hurricane Milton

Oct 10, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

Hurricane Milton has left a path of destruction across Florida, with hundreds needing rescue and at least 12 people killed. Survivors have shared stories of terror as the storm passed through. It's the second major hurricane to hit the state in just two weeks.
Hurricane Milton to hit Florida

Oct 9, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alexandra Humphries

More than one million people have been ordered to flee Florida's west coast, as Hurricane Milton bears down on the densely populated Tampa Bay region. Milton has rapidly intensified in the Gulf of Mexico, into one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Officials are warning the predicted storm surge may not be survivable for anyone who stays behind in the danger zone.