Melissa Meehan

Australia

Reporter at Australian Associated Press (AAP)

Freelance Journalist at Star News Group (Australia)

AAP 2.0 Melbourne. Dabbling in kids mags. Former editor Star Mail Newspapers. Opinions my own. Retweets not endorsements.

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Articles

Urgent call for type-O blood donations amid shortages

5 days ago | canberratimes.com.au | Melissa Meehan

People with type-O blood are urged to donate with stocks running low. Photo: Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOSAustralians with O-type blood are being asked to roll up their sleeves as storages hit their lowest point since 2023. An extra 9500 donations of O positive and O negative blood donors are needed in the next seven days to ensure Lifeblood can continue to meet patient needs across the country. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bombshell defection boosts Labor's majority in Senate

5 days ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Andrew Brown |Melissa Meehan

Dorinda Cox announced her move to Labor alongside Anthony Albanese at a press conference in Perth. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOSLabor has extended its parliamentary dominance even further following a Greens senator's shock defection. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
The new skills giving violence survivors fresh hope

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Melissa Meehan

Juanita Cheetham has gained financial independence and confidence by learning tech skills. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOSAfter a lifetime of feeling worthless, a digital and social media marketing agency has given Juanita Cheetham the confidence to stand on her own two feet. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

2 weeks ago | au.news.yahoo.com | Melissa Meehan

A woman has been injured with a machete while fighting back against three attackers who tried to steal her car. The 29-year-old was filling her car at a service station in Dandenong, in Melbourne's outer southeast, on Sunday night when a small, white four-wheel-drive pulled up behind her. She was approached by three males, one of them carrying a machete, when she returned to her car after paying for fuel, police said.
'Brave' woman hurt by machete fighting off carjackers

2 weeks ago | examiner.com.au | Melissa Meehan

A woman was hospitalised after fighting off attempted carjackers who were armed with a machete. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSA woman has been injured with a machete while fighting back against three attackers who tried to steal her car. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Crooks, culture first order of business for new top cop

1 month ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Callum Godde |Melissa Meehan |Ben McKay |Allanah Sciberras

Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush has been named Victoria's next chief commissioner. Photo: David Rowland/AAP PHOTOSThe next top cop of a troubled police force embraces his "outsider" status to curb its leadership malaise and has a stern warning for crooks.
Former NZ Police commissioner named Victoria’s next chief commissioner

1 month ago | 7news.com.au | Melissa Meehan |Callum Godde

An outsider has been tasked with leading Victoria’s troubled police force out of the mire. Former New Zealand Police commissioner Mike Bush will begin his five-year stint as the state’s chief commissioner on June 27. Victoria Police was thrust into leadership turmoil in February after a no-confidence vote from officers cost chief commissioner Shane Patton his job.
State turns to Kiwi to overhaul embattled police force

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Melissa Meehan |Callum Godde
The NRL makes a bizarre statement about Welcome to Country just days before one of the biggest attractions of the season

1 month ago | dailymail.co.uk | William Ton |Melissa Meehan

The NRL makes a bizarre statement about Welcome to Country just days before one of the biggest attractions of the season NRL were tight-lipped about plans in place Since revamped via a statement on Tuesday Magic Round begins in Brisbane on Friday By ANDREW PRENTICE FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA and WILLIAM TON AND MELISSA MEEHAN FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 23:03 EDT, 28 April 2025 | Updated: 23:05 EDT, 28 April 2025 The NRL has revamped its stance on the staging of Welcome to...
Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | William Ton |Melissa Meehan

Politicians are accused of using Indigenous people as a political football in the election debate. Photo: Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOSA prominent Indigenous leader accuses politicians of using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a "political football" after two opposition leaders criticised Welcome to Country ceremonies.