Elise Kinsella
Journalist at ABC News (Australia)
I'm a news journalist who loves telling stories for the ABC in Melbourne. You might also see tweets about books, dogs & sport. Email: [email protected].
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1 week ago |
abc.net.au | Leanne Wong |Elise Kinsella
Turmoil within a council in Melbourne's north has deepened, with the mayor of Whittlesea City Council suspended and an inquiry launched, following "serious issues of governance and health and safety concerns". On Wednesday, Local Government Minister Nick Staikos announced Whittlesea council mayor Aidan McLindon would be suspended for six months and banned from performing any councillor duties, including attending meetings, delegated committees or council premises.
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Feb 24, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Elise Kinsella |Jean Bell
In short: Wildlife and conservation groups worry not enough was done to plan for protecting endangered species this fire season. Australia's fire season is, on average, starting earlier and producing more intense and long-lasting blazes. What's next? Conservation groups say they would like to see statewide mapping to show which species are most endangered and what is being done to protect them.
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Jan 12, 2024 |
abc.net.au | Elise Kinsella
It was while battling through the deep snow, the freezing cold temperatures, and the ferocious winds of Antarctica that Donna Urquhart realised the scale of the challenge she had taken on. Last month the Melbourne pain scientist and mother set off with the aim of running 1,300 kilometres on the southern most continent – hoping to set a new world record for the longest polar run ever completed.
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Dec 7, 2023 |
abc.net.au | Elise Kinsella
In short: Emma Walters has been fined $1,500 with no conviction recorded after a court found she made a threat to kill her estranged husband and union boss John Setka. What's next? A Melbourne magistrate found Ms Walters had a good chance of rehabilitation and encouraged her to focus on her children and returning to work.
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Nov 30, 2023 |
abc.net.au | Elise Kinsella
In short: A Federal Court ruling has highlighted discrepancies between state and Commonwealth laws regarding voluntary assisted dying. What's next? State leaders and the Australian Medical Association are pushing for changes to the Commonwealth laws, voicing concerns about regional and rural people's access to voluntary assisted dying.
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