Nadia Mitsopoulos

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nadia Mitsopoulos

Most people say they are annoyed by unsolicited text messages during election campaigns, but most politicians say that principles of democracy and freedom of political communication means they are here to stay. In this area, one party stands out — Trumpet of Patriots, Clive Palmer's party, has been bombarding Australians in recent weeks. Even Prime Minister Albanese's fiancee Jodie Haydon has received messages from the party.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nadia Mitsopoulos

At an ABC Radio Perth federal election special live broadcast from the WA Museum Boola Bardip, three politicians faced the audience. Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John, Independent Member for Curtin Kate Chaney and Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel (and former WA state National MP) Mia Davies were there to represent their side of politics.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Nadia Mitsopoulos

Regan Ballantine's 17-year-old son Wes died on a construction site in 2017, sparking a long journey through the courts as she fought for justice, and also in the public arena as she campaigned for improved workplace safety laws. But her advocacy had a hidden cost. Privately, Regan was struggling with complex PTSD that refused to budge despite years of costly attempts with various therapies.

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Piper Duffy |Nadia Mitsopoulos

Three councils in Western Australia's Midwest have teamed up to crack down on recreational four-wheel driving to protect the coastline from "blowing away into the ocean". A surge in popularity of four-wheel driving across WA has brought keen adventurers to scenic beach locations from Guilderton to Leeman, about 200 kilometres north of Perth. But Dandaragan shire president Tony O'Gorman said it had put serious strain on the environment.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Nadia Mitsopoulos

Two brothers on a diving expedition with Perth Diving Academy say the company left them behind in the ocean off Perth last month and they feared they wouldn't survive. They were saved when a passing Rottnest ferry skipper spotted them in distress. The brothers say the company provided no duty of care either during the dive or since, and have engaged a lawyer to represent them.