Jessica Haynes

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.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Jack McKay |Jack Mckay |Lexy Hamilton-Smith |Peter Sanders |Jessica Haynes

They are the minor parties looming large this federal election. One Nation, led by the party's creator Pauline Hanson, and Trumpet of Patriots, led by businessman and former politician Clive Palmer, share a similar voter base. With polls indicating the Coalition may need preferences from right-leaning candidates to secure key seats, these two parties led by Queensland mavericks could play a decisive role in how the election plays out.

Nov 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Haynes

Earlier this week, police officers attended a home near Port Augusta in South Australia where a 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with hindering and assaulting police. Footage of the arrest, which shows a man being pushed into a wall and dragged along concrete, has been shared on social media and a formal complaint has been made. SA Police says it is assessing the full circumstances of the incident.

Nov 19, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Haynes

Footage of a man being shoved into a wall by a police officer before being dragged through a front yard has been shared on social media, with SA Police confirming a formal complaint has been made about the incident. WARNING: This story contains footage of an incident that readers may find distressing. The first of two videos, shared on Facebook, show a man speaking to police before he is pushed into a wall with force, causing him to collapse to the ground.

Sep 26, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jessica Haynes

The AFL and NRL grand finals are a time of celebration for many Australians, but experts warn it can be a period of heightened risk for domestic violence. La Trobe University Associate Professor Kirsty Forsdike, an expert in gender-based violence, said while more research was "desperately" needed, Australian and international studies had found links between domestic violence and major sporting events.