Alice Angeloni

Sep 30, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alice Angeloni |David Marchese

Some young Australians say questionable psychological advice has made them wary of seeking out mental health support. There were 1,208 concerns or complaints made to regulators about almost 1,000 psychologists Australia-wide in 2022/23. The Psychology Board of Australia says concerning advice and treatment should be reported to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Sep 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alice Angeloni |Arianna Lucente |Hannah Palmer

The ticket-selling platform that has been supporting two major Australian music festivals has suddenly closed, with festival goers worried what it means for the events. Lyte is a third-party ticketing agent based in the US, which marketed itself as a fan-to-fan ticket exchange where people could re-sell their tickets ‘ethically’.

Aug 3, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alice Angeloni

On a still winter morning, Theona Councillor greets a group ofguests in bushland near a natural spring. Ms Councillor says dunes and trees once sheltered an Aboriginal camp here from harsh southerly winds — the oasis at Wula Bulangu/Bootenal Springs offered abundant bush medicine, animals and fresh water. But this peaceful site, 15 kilometres south of Geraldton, was marred in a bloody, brutal and little-known massacre 170 years ago. Ms Councillor's ancestors were slaughtered here.

Jul 30, 2024 | abc.net.au | Joanna Prendergast |Alice Angeloni

A woman is in a stable condition after she was bitten by a shark at the Abrolhos Islands on Tuesday afternoon. Members of the Abrolhos fishing community say the incident highlights the need for a local rescue helicopter to allow for timely medivacs after dusk. Community leaders say an improved medical evacuation system is needed and will continue lobbying the government for improved services.

Jul 21, 2024 | abc.net.au | Alice Angeloni

The local government sector says it's under increasing financial strain. Councils across Australia are calling for more untied funding from the federal government. A federal inquiry is looking into the financial sustainability of the local government sector. Local councils play a vital role in communities across Australia, taking care of roads, rubbish, parks and pounds, but leaders say increasing financial strain is threatening the lifestyle and services they provide.