Che Chorley

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Jessica Haynes |Leah MacLennan |Che Chorley

A mysterious, brown foam appeared on a beach an hour south of Adelaide. It was just the beginning of a toxic algal bloom that has now grown to thousands of square kilometres in size, killing precious sea life in its wake. Experts say it could be a sign of things to come. The breathtaking coastline of Waitpinga Beach — known as "Waits" to locals — is famed for its strong swells and rugged hills.

Jan 13, 2025 | abc.net.au | Daniel Keane |Arj Ganesan |Che Chorley

The seaside steelmaking city of Whyalla is no stranger to struggle. Amid the latest crisis, locals are suspended between the rear-view mirror and the crystal ball — proud of their region's industrial past, they are uncertain about what the future holds. Minds inclined to metaphor might easily find symbolism on the summit of Hummock Hill.

Oct 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Che Chorley |Lincoln Rothall |Daniel Keane

Scientists and surfers want to know whether steps to protect marine predators along Australia's coastsare linked to a recent wave of attacks. Every surfer knows what it's like to be at the mercy of the ocean. But as Chris Blowes ventured to a remote and rugged beach, he had no premonition that his life was about to be "flipped upside down" by a 5-metre white shark. "It ripped my left leg off above the knee," he said. It was Anzac Day in 2015.

Aug 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Che Chorley

The Garma festival is the best chance many Australians get to experience the rich culture of the Yolŋu, and the vibrant beauty of their land. For a photographer, it's a dreamscape.

May 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Rebecca Brice |James Wakelin |Che Chorley |Daniel Keane |Jessica Haynes |Danielle Bonica

Nicole Zuritta's friend was murdered in one of Australia's most notorious serial killings, turning her world upside down. Almost three decades on, she wants to reframe the way victims of the Snowtown murders are remembered. When Nicole Zuritta returned from a holiday in September 1997, she found her home had been ransacked. Drawers were open, clothes were strewn across the floor. Valuables including her television, VHS tapes and computer games had been stolen.