Luke Radford

Adelaide

Reporter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Reporter at The World Today (Podcast)

Reporter at AM (Podcast)

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IDF releases review of Ambulance attack

3 days ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

An Israeli military investigation says killing of 15 Palestinian medics and emergency workers was the result of an "operational misunderstanding."The investigation has led to the dismissal of the deputy commander of the battalion involved in the attack. Palestinian groups and international aid organisations have rejected the report and called for further investigations.
Best evidence yet for extraterrestrial life

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

Scientists say they have found the strongest evidence yet of life on another planet. Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, they've detected gases in an exo-planet's atmosphere, which on Earth, are only produced by living organisms.
Housing spokespeople clash at press club

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

The Housing Minister and her opposition counterpart have met at the National Press Club as both seek to win the vote of first home buyers. Both sides agree that billions of extra dollars are required. However tax incentives like negative gearing, and the capital gains tax discount were left out of the discussion. Featured: Clare O'Neill, Housing Minister Michael Sukkar, Coalition housing spokesman Caz Heise, Independent candidate for Cowper Natalia Smith, TRU Wealth Advice
Benjamin Netanyahu visits troops in Gaza

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has visited northern Gaza for the first time in 9 months as the conflict drags on. Netanyahu declared Israel is 'fighting for it's existence', just hours after again rejecting the idea of a Palestinian state.
US Stocks fall as Trade War heats up

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

Trade war tensions between the US and China continue to escalate. The US revealed overnight that its tariffs on Chinese goods were actually 20% higher than previously announced. That's shaken confidence in global markets, and some experts say it could signal a fundamental change.
Energy spokesmen clash in election debate - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

On the federal election campaign trail, the major parties' energy spokesmen have clashed in a debate at the National Press Club. The Coalition has proposed the creation of a billion dollar fund for regional Australia. And Labor has promised more support for Far North Queensland.
SA residents look for Gather Round boost

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

The AFL circus has rolled into Adelaide with the third annual 'Gather Round' set to kick off tonight. Hundreds of thousands of football fans are arriving in the city, with all 18 teams due to play across the weekend. It's especially welcome news for one regional area, that's been struggling through one of it's worst dry spells on record.
Coalition gas plan receives mixed reception. - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

The coalition has released modelling which it says shows its gas reservation plan could cut household gas bills by 7 per cent. Under the plan, gas exports would be charged a "gas security charge," which is designed to encourage the industry to sell gas locally instead. The modelling has been released to a mixed reception, and outright opposition from the gas industry. Featured: Peter Dutton, Opposition leaderDr Richard Dennis, the Australia Institute.
How will diving markets affect superannuation? - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford

The fallout from the stock market is set to impact the retirement savings of many Australians. Australia's Superannuation funds are invested in the market, both domestically and in the United states. Experts say people aged between 50 and 60 will be most impacted, although in the long run, people's super will remain stable.
Penguins and Islanders targeted by tariffs - ABC listen

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Radford |David Estcourt

While global economies shudder from Trump's tariffs, they're leading to a confused reaction in unexpected places. Norfolk Islanders are trying to understand why they've been subjected to a 29 per cent tariff, despite having no exports to the US. Experts say it's a sign of Trump's chaotic approach.