Jessica Hinchliffe

Nov 2, 2023 | abc.net.au | Michael Kermode |Jessica Hinchliffe

"When the bells drop, someone needs help"

Oct 20, 2023 | abc.net.au | Jessica Hinchliffe |Sharon Gordon |Daniel Franklin |Piia Wirsu |Helen Shield |Adam Connors | +1 more

Posted 4 minutes agoIt has been 50 years since the Blythe Star sank in Australia's unforgiving southern waters. Now, survivor Mick Doleman is telling the full story of how the crew lasted nearly two weeks in hostile seas, and helping give a voice to those who didn't return. On October 13, 1973, Mick Doleman was jolted awake while on the cargo ship Blythe Star. The 44-metre-long steel coastal freighter was on a two-night voyage heading towards King Island off the north-west coast of Tasmania.

Oct 16, 2023 | abc.net.au | Daniel Miles |Jessica Hinchliffe

Many Aussie kids aren't learning much about music, but two special teachers are hoping to turn things around creating a "sort of music teacher school". Teachers Hannah O'Neil and Erin Toulmin have banded together to teach colleagues, often through crazy dancing, how to help kids get excited about music.

Sep 3, 2023 | abc.net.au | Fiona Breen |Jessica Hinchliffe

Shearing sheds were once filled with men filling most of the led roles. But the tide is turning. Cally Spangler is one of a new wave of women making their mark as a trainee wool classer - and loves it!

Aug 29, 2023 | abc.net.au | Loretta Ryan |Craig Zonca |Jessica Hinchliffe

Craig Zonca: It all started with a call from little nine-year-old Emily. Oh, Emily why do you want to know if there's a book with Loretta in it? Emily Duff: Because I want to be her for Book Week because she's kind, she's pretty and funny. Craig Zonca: Your mum Kira is on the phone as well. Emily wants to go as Loretta for Book Week. I'm not aware of any book with Loretta in it. So, should we set the challenge this morning? Dannika Patterson: I really think you should.