Fatima Olumee

Mar 17, 2024 | abc.net.au | Fatima Olumee

After seven decades on the throne, Queen Elizabeth the second has died

Dec 21, 2023 | abc.net.au | Fatima Olumee

The festive season is upon us and while many are in high spirits, there's no denying how tough Christmas can be on our hip pockets. Frontline services are experiencing an overwhelming demand, as people struggle to afford the basics - let alone Christmas gifts. But many charities are working hard to help people make ends meet in different waysFeatured: Grant, OzHarvest Market customerZuzana Droppa, OzHarvest Market ManagerYolanda Saiz, St Vincent de Paul Society CEOBroadcast 29 minutes ago

Dec 20, 2023 | abc.net.au | Fatima Olumee

There's been some pushback to a report out today from the CSIRO and the national enery regulator AEMO - that branded nuclear energy the most expensive source of power for Australia. The report finds renewables such as wind and solar remain the cheapest source of new energy by comparison - and the Government says it's proof Australia should abandon nuclear projects altogether.

Dec 20, 2023 | abc.net.au | Fatima Olumee

The debate over whether Australia should transition into nuclear energy has been a focus point in federal politics this year. But a new report from the CSIRO has found that nuclear energy is currently the most expensive way for Australia to transition to a cleaner electricity grid. The report finds renewables such as wind and solar remain the cheapest source of new energy by comparison.

Dec 19, 2023 | abc.net.au | Fatima Olumee

Australia has so far not committed any military assets to a US-led global effort to protect ships being targeted by Yemeni Rebels in the Red Sea. The Houthis say they won't stop attacking ships... unless Israel stops its assault on Gaza... The attacks are scaring off some of the world's top shipping companies and oil giants that use the route, forcing them to re-route via southern Africa.