Millie Roberts
Millie Roberts is a digital producer and 50:50 reporter for the ABC in Sydney. She has previously covered news, politics and social justice across print, radio and online.
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'Mental health system is in crisis': Family of Bondi Junction stabbing victim say they struggled to get vital support
The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.
14yo boy accused of stabbing Sydney uni student in neck was dressed in camouflage, police say
Police say a motive or ideology has not been determined after a 14-year-old boy allegedly stabbed a student in the neck on the grounds of the University of Sydney this morning.
More households in NSW with mortgages, higher incomes are struggling to pay their power bills
A survey of more than 1,000 people in NSW found that 39 per cent of respondents that had their energy disconnected were from middle income households.
Sydney woman found dead in sharehouse suffered 'significant and multiple' stab injuries
Officers were called to a home in Russell Lea just after 11am when member of the public reported hearing a woman scream for help.
Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth trial over sexual assault allegations, DPP confirms
The NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said it had reached its determination after "having carefully considered the many competing factors".
'Hidden epidemic': Reality of everyday financial abuse prompts over 20 major companies to take action
Manipulating an ex-partner financially online could soon lead to bans as more than 20 businesses move to update their terms and conditions in a pledge to better support victim-survivors.
What you need to know about the NSW bird flu outbreak
A strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza was detected on a poultry farm in the Hawkesbury this week, as other subtypes of bird flu have made its way across the country.
Urgent train signal repairs cause commuter chaos during Sydney peak hour
Transport for NSW said that trips may take longer and gaps in services are expected until noon due to signal repairs at Harris Park in Sydney's west early this morning.
Palestinian football boss says Australia denied visa 'under the pressure' of Israel ahead of FIFA qualifier
Jibril Rajoub was denied a visa ahead of a FIFA World Cup qualification match in Perth on Tuesday, a month after pushing for Israel to be removed from FIFA over its actions in Palestine.
Meg can only drive Mighty Boy for 60 days a year, but it's a head-turner wherever she goes
Meg Grealy says her car attracts attention every time she takes it out for the day and has opened the door to a new world.
Terry lost his job in the 60s after historic laws targeted men like him, but now feels 'validated'
On Thursday, NSW became the last state to issue a formal apology on behalf of the government to people convicted of homosexual acts for laws and policies that "criminalised, persecuted and harmed" the LGBTQI+ community.
Andrew's social housing complex has been without water for eight days, but he says it happens most winters
People living in New South Wales social housing say they are facing long waits to have their homes repaired, leaving them feeling "unappreciated and not worthy as human beings".
NSW government announces plan to roll out hundreds of public EV charging ports
The NSW government announces more than 650 additional EV charging ports will be provided across 16 local government areas over the next 12 months.
'Hard to describe in words': First plane carrying Australians on turbulent Singapore Airlines flight touches down in Sydney
Uninjured Australians have begun their return to airports across the country, following "severe turbulence" that left 18 injured and one dead on Tuesday.
How 1-cent transactions are being used to deliver abusive messages
Thousands of perpetrators across Australia are using transactions of "about one cent" to send abusive messages in the description section on online banking platforms.
'Breakthrough' emergency package to address domestic violence crisis in NSW
A special cabinet meeting in Sydney hears from prominent advocates including former Australian of the Year Rosie Batty, NSW Women's Safety Commissioner and Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence Commissioner.
More Australians contacted Lifeline on Sunday than ever before following 'sad and horrific' domestic violence events
The national crisis support service group saw a 20 per cent increase in the number of people reaching out for help on Sunday, as the country marched against domestic and family violence.
'Beggars belief': Molly Ticehurst's death exposes gaps in justice system, former magistrate says
Molly Ticehurst was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend just two weeks after he faced court charged with other violent offences. A former magistrate and law expert say this shows a gap in the system that puts victims at risk.
Police 'cannot respond to calls' after rioters damaged cars in wake of Sydney bishop's stabbing
NSW Police call on the public to help them identify members of the crowd who disguised themselves during Monday's riot outside a Sydney church after a bishop was stabbed.
Father of teenager alleged to be behind church stabbing was in 'shock' following attack
The secretary of the Lebanese Muslim Association says he sat with the family of the teenager accused of stabbing a bishop on Monday night, and has called for harmony following the unrest.
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction stabber pursues defamation case against Network Seven
University student Benjamin Cohen was falsely accused of being the stabber behind the Bondi Junction Westfield attack on Saturday, following misinformation that was spread online.
Crowd's violent attack on police condemned as Sydney church stabbing declared 'terrorist incident'
Following a stabbing attack by a 16-year-old that left two injured, and a subsequent riot that injured two police officers and left dozens injured, state and federal politicians and faith leaders have joined together to stand against violence.
Sydney church stabbing being investigated as 'terrorist act', authorities say — as it happened
At least two police officers have been injured as large crowds clashed with authorities following the stabbing of a bishop during a live-streamed church service in Sydney's south-west last night. Look back on what happened.
Police say no early signs of terrorism in fatal stabbing of six people in Sydney — as it happened
Five women and one man are dead after a man's stabbing rampage at a Bondi Junction shopping centre on Saturday afternoon. Look back on our coverage of the incident as it unfolded.
The tell-tale signs your home has a mould problem after recent heavy rain
Australia's only laboratory for environmental mycology says it has received hundreds of calls and emails seeking help for mould since the deluge of wet weather in NSW and Queensland last week.