Kathleen Ferguson

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News Reporter at ABC News (Australia)

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Millions celebrate Lunar New Year

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

More than 1 billion people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year. The holiday is often associated with China, but it's celebrated by numerous Asian cultures. In Australia, many communities are marking the Year of the Snake in a very big way.
Fighting intensifies in eastern Congo - ABC listen

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

Unrest is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after a deadly rebel offensive in the country's east. There are reports of dead bodies in the streets of Goma, where hospitals there are under pressure to treat the numbers of victims of the attack.
Old Parliament House memory preserved

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Lottie Twyford |Kathleen Ferguson

A new and unusual artefact has been discovered at Canberra's Old Parliament House. An inscription made in 1960 by then apprentice plumber Brian Bourke has been found while restoration works are carried out on the building. Mr Bourke went on to find fame as a rugby league coach, and his 64-year-old contribution to the building was revealed just months after his death. Featured: Bernard Finucane, Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament HouseCecily Bourke, wife of Brian Bourke
TikTok back online in the US, for now

Jan 19, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

Social media giant TikTok is in the process of restoring services to US users after president-elect Donald trump announced he will try to pause a federal law banning the app. The Chinese-owned company took itself offline for US users over the weekend, after the app was banned by Congress. Featured:Alex Zaharov, technology expert. Zoe Shepherd, social media expert Anupam Chanda, Professor of law and technology at Georgetown University Joe Hockey, Former ambassador to the US
Strong winds continue to fuel deadly LA fires

Jan 8, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

The death toll from the LA fires has risen to five, and hundreds of buildings have been destroyed. The rich, famous and elite are among the Los Angelinos who have lost properties consumed in the city's out of control wildfires. Gusting winds are continuing to fuel blazes across large areas of the city.
Donald Trump's shares US expansion plans

Jan 7, 2025 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

As the days count down to his return to the White House, US President-elect, Donald Trump, has been musing over his expansionist territorial ambitions. In his second press conference since the election, he's told reporters he won't rule out military, or economic action, to gain control of other territories. Featured:Donald Trump, US President-electMette Frederiksen, Danish Prime Minister Ulrik Pram Gad, senior researcher and expert on Greenland, Danish Institute for International Studies
Queensland pubs team up for live bull-riding

Dec 4, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jasmine Hines |Kathleen Ferguson

You might expect to find a mechanical bull in a country pub, but two Queensland watering holes are offering live bullriding entertainment. And they've turned it into a friendly competition. But you can't just walk in and have a crack. You have to be a qualified rider.
South Koreans in shock after martial law declaration - ABC listen

Dec 3, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

South Koreans are reacting with shock and anger, after the country's president declared martial law. The emergency measure, which made headlines around the world, was lifted just hours later.
Champion snowboarder takes on new challenge

Dec 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

Scotty James has conquered mountains on his snowboard, but the new father has been taking on a different challenge. He's using children's books to help teach young people and adults, about the life lessons being a high-performing athlete has taught him, including the importance of failure.
Is the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holding?

Dec 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | Kathleen Ferguson

Experts say the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is holding, despite attacks from both sides. The deal is being tested, with each side accusing the other of breaches. Several people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanese towns. It comes as US President-elect Donald Trump warns if Israeli hostages aren't released from Gaza there'll be 'hell to pay'.