Angus Randall

Adelaide

South Australian Current Affairs Reporter at ABC News (Australia)

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World Cup destiny awaits for Socceroos

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

The Socceroos can all but lock in a 2026 World Cup berth if they can beat Japan in Perth on Thursday night. Australia have not beaten Japan in years, but the Socceroos are hopeful a hometown crowd and an experimental Japan side will see results go their way. Featured: Tony Popovic, Socceroos coachCameron Burgess, SoccerooJoey Lynch, freelance sports journalistIsabella Higgins: The Socceroos are just one win away from all but guaranteeing their place in next year's World Cup.
Satellites to fix regional blackspots

5 days ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

A satellite messaging service is aiming to improve phone reception in the regions. Analysts and industry groups are describing it as life changing for people in mobile black spots areas and remote parts of the country.
Ukraine launches drone strike on Russian airbase

6 days ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

Ukraine says it's used more than 100 drones to strike at air bases deep in Russian territory. It says it struck at least 40 planes in a secret operation that required the smuggling of drones into Russia. It comes just hours before ceasefire talks between the two countries.
SA storm not enough to break drought - ABC listen

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford |Angus Randall

Wild weather and rain in South Australia have not been enough to break the state's worst drought on record. Months of dry weather was finally broken overnight with the areas around the Adelaide receiving it's heaviest falls since August last year. But parts of the state that need a drenching the most only had light showers, and it's much the same in parts of Victoria too.
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle pleads guilty

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has pleaded guilty to four charges, including taping private conversations without consent. The former debt collection officer became an internal whistleblower in October 2017, when he grew concerned about operations in the tax office. He then took his concerns to the ABC a year later.
GPs to diagnose ADHD

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

General practitioners in New South Wales will soon be able to diagnose and treat patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Under the new changes, GPs can apply for training which will allow them to medically diagnose and treat both children and adults with ADHD. Featured:Neridah Armstrong, mother of someone with ADHDRyan Park, NSW Health MinisterDr Rebekah Hoffman, Royal Australian College of GPsDr Nitin Kapur, Royal Australian College of PhysiciansDr Chris Soo, GP
Little penguins return to Tasmanian town

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall |Madeleine Rojahn

Little penguins are a tourism drawcard in the Tasmanian town of Bicheno, but the marine birds disappeared over summer due a marine heatwave. Locals are glad to see the penguins return in strong numbers for a winter breeding season. Featured: Nic Wardlaw, Bicheno Penguin ToursAssociate Professor Stuart Corney, University of TasmaniaRachel Mealey: Little penguins have returned to the Tasmanian town of Bicheno after a marine heatwave led to upsetting scenes of adults abandoning their young.
Victoria picks NZ police veteran as Chief Commissioner - ABC listen

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

Victoria's new police commissioner Mike Bush has vowed to make significant changes within the organisation in a bid to tackle growing crime rates. He has more than 40 years policing experience in New Zealand, and led the NZ police force through some of its biggest recent challenges.
NSW incentives for local support acts

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall

The New South Wales government is offering up to $20,000 in incentives for international artists to book a local support act. Musicians say playing in front a big crowds can be life changing, especially as the festival scene continues to struggle.
Cost-of-living on voters' minds

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Angus Randall |Isabel Moussalli

With most economists predicting an interest rate cut later this month, cost-of-living measures and ways to bring down inflation remain major vote-winners this election. Featured: Dr John Hawkins, University of CanberraJohn Simon, Macquarie UniversitySabra Lane: Cost of living has been the number one issue during the Federal election and yesterday's steady inflation reading no doubt is a welcome development for the Albanese Government in the final days of the campaign.