Nate Woodall
Nate Woodall is a Melbourne-based digital producer with the ABC. He grew up in Rockhampton before pursuing a degree in Political Science at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. He is a proud Gubbi Gubbi/Butchulla man.
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Victorians wake up to another frosty morning as cold snap continues across state
By Nate Woodall
Parts of Victoria have woken to another frosty start this morning after shivering through their coldest morning of the year on Wednesday. But forecasters say a warm winter is still on the cards.
Atticus was left to die on a pile of rubbish. Dog shelters say they are tired of seeing cases like his
By Nate Woodall
Atticus the five-year-old staghound was found dumped on a pile of rubbish before being taken to the Lost Dogs' Home in Melbourne. He is just one of many surrendered pets that comes through their door.
Victoria's nation-leading Aboriginal treaty negotiations are 'live' — here's what that means
By Nate Woodall and Bridget Brennan
Victoria's first-of-its-kind treaty body has launched an official negotiations database, marking the state's first step on its nation-leading historic journey towards treaty.
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'We got the wrong result': Camper's widow speaks after Greg Lynn found not guilty of her husband's murder
By Syan Vallance and Nate Woodall
Robyn Hill, the wife of Victorian camper Russell Hill, says she is relieved former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn was found guilty of the murder of Carol Clay, but disappointed he was acquitted over her husband's death.
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Victorian government announces pill testing trial to start this summer
By state political reporter Richard Willingham and Nate Woodall
Victoria will trial pill testing of illicit drugs this summer, Premier Jacinta Allan has announced, saying it was "a common sense way to save lives".
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Can you spot which of these faces is generated by AI? Probably not — here's why
By Nate Woodall
Experts have warned that generative artificial intelligence is now capable of producing images of faces that appear more human than actual faces. So what does this mean for the future of the internet?
Fire authorities warn of lithium-ion battery risks after two students narrowly escape Melbourne fire
By Nate Woodall and Leanne Wong
Fire authorities have warned of the growing risk of lithium batteries after 50 residents were evacuated from a building due to an exploding mobile phone power bank.
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Operator of Victorian wellness centre speaks after death of Melbourne woman
By Nate Woodall
Rachael Dixon, a 53-year-old Melbourne woman, died after ingesting a drink at a regional Victorian wellness centre that was made with mushrooms. Here's what we know.
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One dead, two in hospital after being pulled from water near Apollo Bay in Victoria's south west
By Nate Woodall
One man has died and two others are in hospital after being pulled from the water near Apollo Bay on Sunday afternoon.
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Ballarat community gather to support the family of missing mother Samantha Murphy
By Syan Vallance, Mikaela Ortolan, and Nate Woodall
The Ballarat community has gathered for a vigil to honour Samantha Murphy after a 22-year-old man was charged with her alleged murder.
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Baby boy born on side of busy Melbourne road amid climate protest which caused traffic delay
By Nate Woodall and Mike Lorigan
A Melbourne couple say they were "praying to God" for the safe delivery of their baby after being forced to pull over on the side of the road to give birth amid traffic chaos they say was caused by a climate protest on Tuesday.
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Premier Jacinta Allan visits bushfires affected communities as residents prepare to return home
Nate Woodall and staff
Multiple homes have been destroyed by fires in Victoria's west, as tens of thousands of homes and businesses wait to be reconnected to power following Tuesday's deadly storms.
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Fears dozens of homes lost in Victorian bushfire, 135,000 still without power
By Nate Woodall and staff
As residents in Victoria's west begin to grasp the damage wrought by bushfires around the Grampians, thousands of Victorians are still waiting for power to be reconnected following Tuesday's deadly storms.
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Victoria could be in for its worst day for fire danger since the Black Summer bushfires — here's what you need to know
By Nate Woodall and staff
Fire authorities warn Victorians to brace for a "catastrophic" fire danger rating today, with parts of the state urged to be ready to evacuate.
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'It's no panacea': What are the arguments around pill testing, and what does it actually tell you?
By Nate Woodall
With festival season in full swing, the pill testing debate is back in the national spotlight. But what does this mean for Victoria?
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'Close call': Man and dog rescued from car swept into flash floods
By Nate Woodall and Emma D'Agostino
A Wedderburn man has been rescued by heroic community members after being trapped in his vehicle amid flash floods.
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Factory fire sends smoke billowing over Melbourne's west
By Nate Woodall
Fire authorities have contained a factory fire on Plummer Road in Laverton North.
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Body of missing kayaker recovered from water off Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula
By Nate Woodall
A man has been found dead after disappearing off the coast of Rosebud, on Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula.
How Zoos Victoria is using drones to save animals from extinction
By Nate Woodall
In the lead up to bushfire season, Zoos Victoria are embracing all forms of technological innovation to help ensure the survival of our most at-risk native fauna.
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Girl lost in storm drain found dead, as storms and floods across Australia's east coast kill at least five people
By Nate Woodall, Georgie Hewson, and Tessa Flemming
Five people are dead including a nine-year-old girl who got lost inside a storm drain in Brisbane's south as severe storms lashed Australia's east coast.
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Melbourne icon Franco Cozzo dies aged 88
By Mikaela Ortolan and Nate Woodall
The Italian-Australian furniture salesman is best known for his unique television adverts in the 80s.
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'Nothing short of heroic': Praise for bystander who stopped alleged abduction attempt in Melbourne CBD
By Nate Woodall
A Melbourne schoolgirl says she is afraid to go out in public after a man allegedly attempted to abduct her during a school excursion last month.
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Major disruptions hit Victoria's V/Line train services amid early morning strike
By Nate Woodall and staff
There were major delays along Victoria's regional rail network, after workers walked off the job in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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Melbourne teen who cared for mum during final year of school turns in stellar ATAR result
By Courtney Withers, Nate Woodall, and Shannon Schubert
Melbourne school leaver Mansha Arora spent her final year of school juggling study with caring for her mother and working to help support her family.
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