Kate McKenna

Brisbane

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at ABC News (Australia)

State political reporter for ABC News Qld. [email protected] or [email protected]

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Conservative fundraiser casts doubt on whether all votes were 'accurate and counted' in leaked call

5 days ago | kamumedya.com | Kate McKenna

Politics·NewA fundraising call from the Conservative Party of Canada claimed that Liberals and media seek to “scrutinize” and attack the results of two judicial recounts won by Conservatives, according to an audio recording obtained by CBC News.
I Tried Using Vinegar as a Weed Killer and It Cut My Weeding Time in Half

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Kate McKenna

Woman walked past her dog to see if he would recognize her — his response after eye contact with her took her abackMany people on the internet loved the dog's reaction and could resonate with the same. Dogs usually have a certain reaction to seeing their human and …
I Tried Using Vinegar as a Weed Killer and It Cut My Weeding Time in Half

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Kate McKenna

Even if you're not an avid gardener, you know that weeds are an inevitable part of any outdoor space. They invade your lawn, your garden beds, and will even find the tiniest cracks between your pavers or on your driveway to take up residence. I will admit, I don't mind weeds in certain situations—I don't think it's a great use of my time (or realistic) to obsess over keeping my garden completely weed-free.
This Genius Tool Stops My Back Pain When I Pull Weeds (and It's on Sale!)

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Kate McKenna

If there's one thing I dread every spring and summer with my garden, it's getting down on my hands and knees to pull dandelions and other weeds from my lawn, beds, and walkways. But pulling weeds is necessary part of maintaining your outdoor space—while some are fine to let grow as-is, others start to choke out the plants you're actually intending to grow. And where I live, the weeds are incessant and ever-present. Want more of our favorite products?
Pool Noodles Aren't Just for Swimming-5 Smart Ways to Use Them in Your Home and Garden

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kate McKenna

Pool noodles can be used for keeping boots in shape and as car bumpers in the garage. Use a pool noodle to seal drafty doors or insulate pipes in winter. Turn a pool noodle into a squeegee, and use them for staking hose into place in the garden. If you have a pool, then pool noodles are a summer staple—but did you know they're also super useful even if you don't have a pool? They're a versatile tool that can be used for almost anything.
Queensland IVF patient told her embryo didn't comply with new laws gets go-ahead for transfer

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate McKenna |Janelle Miles |Jessica Black

A Queensland IVF patient who had to cancel her embryo transfer because it did not comply with new legislation has been told she can go ahead with her treatment. The mother of one, who's in her late thirties, had used a donor from the US sperm bank Xytex for her first child, and to fertilise her frozen embryo.
Convicted murderer Allyn John Slater wrote 'sadistic' abuse stories while in prison for killing eight-year-old Trinity Bates

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate McKenna

A Queensland man serving a life sentence for the 2010 abduction and murder of a Bundaberg schoolgirl has admitted to writing "sadistic" and "depraved" child abuse stories while behind bars. Warning: This story contains content that readers may find disturbing. Allyn John Slater was convicted in 2012 for killing eight-year-old Trinity Bates. He took the girl from her bedroom while she was sleeping, strangled her, and left her to drown in a stormwater drain in February 2010.
Son of woman charged with murdering terminally ill partner claims father wanted to overdose, court documents show

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Kate McKenna |Talissa Siganto

The son of a Queensland woman accused of murdering her terminally ill partner claims he confirmed with his father that he wanted to overdose, court documents show. Kylie Truswell-Mobbs is charged with killing her partner David Ronald Mobbs, 58, at their Alexandra Hills home in December 2023. Mr Mobbs had an aggressive form of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and required full-time care after losing control of his muscles, speech, swallowing, and bowel and bladder movement.
You Should Never Grow Mint in Your Garden, Gardeners Say—Here’s Why | Flipboard

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kate McKenna

6 hours agoChimpanzees in Uganda have been observed using medicinal plants - in multiple ways - to treat open wounds and other injuries. University of Oxford scientists, working with a local team in the Budongo Forest, filmed and recorded incidents of the animals using plants for first aid, both on themselves …
Poilievre reaches out to Ontario premier after Conservative election loss - Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community

1 month ago | atinitonews.com | Doy Santos |Kate McKenna

Home / Around Canada / Poilievre reaches out to Ontario premier after Conservative election loss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team has reached out to Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s office to arrange a call between the two, an apparent bid to ease tensions after Poilievre’s party lost the federal election.

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RT @janellehmiles: Disability royal commission finds Queensland government 'could and should' have done more to prevent abuse of brothers w…

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Articles

Conservative fundraiser casts doubt on whether all votes were 'accurate and counted' in leaked call

I Tried Using Vinegar as a Weed Killer and It Cut My Weeding Time in Half

I Tried Using Vinegar as a Weed Killer and It Cut My Weeding Time in Half

This Genius Tool Stops My Back Pain When I Pull Weeds (and It's on Sale!)

Pool Noodles Aren't Just for Swimming-5 Smart Ways to Use Them in Your Home and Garden

Queensland IVF patient told her embryo didn't comply with new laws gets go-ahead for transfer

Convicted murderer Allyn John Slater wrote 'sadistic' abuse stories while in prison for killing eight-year-old Trinity Bates

Son of woman charged with murdering terminally ill partner claims father wanted to overdose, court documents show

You Should Never Grow Mint in Your Garden, Gardeners Say—Here’s Why | Flipboard

Poilievre reaches out to Ontario premier after Conservative election loss - Atin Ito | Ontario’s First Filipino Community Newspaper – Trusted News and Stories for the Filipino-Canadian Community

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