Heloise Vyas
Heloise is a journalist working with the national ABC News Digital team based in Brisbane. She is experienced in reporting for online and radio platforms, covering local to federal-level news. Her interests span politics, international relations, cultural affairs, and issues surrounding diaspora communities in Australia.
Heloise has lived and grown up around the world, including in the Middle East, South Asia, and North America, and is multi linguistic. Contact her at vyas.heloise@abc.net.au
Latest by Heloise Vyas
Jemaah Islamiyah, extremist group linked to the 2002 Bali bombings, to be disbanded
The violent extremist Indonesian network behind the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed hundreds of foreign nationals including 88 Australians, will be dissolved.
Japan's supreme court upholds case brought by victims of forced sterilisation against government
A post-war eugenics law passed in Japan to "prevent birth of inferior descendants" was found in violation of the constitution by the country's top court, with victim-survivors being handed a major win after years of seeking justice.
New Mount Fuji visitor regulations imposed as Japan cracks down on excessive tourist activity
Japan's highest peak and iconic landmark Mount Fuji is now regulated through a new system of levies, time restrictions and visitor caps in a bid to curb an influx of tourists.
The Beetle was the symbol of the 60s. Now Mexico's largest city is keeping the cultural icon alive
Mexicans reflect on the deep significance "The Bug" holds for them after celebrating this year's Worldwide Volkswagen Beetle Day.
'Strawberry Moon' is happening this weekend. Here's what you need to know
The event happens every June, but this year's "Strawberry Moon" comes at the same time as the "shortest day of the year", meaning the Moon will be out in all its might.
Measles surges globally as immunisation in Australia suffers setback. Are we at risk of an outbreak?
Health experts spotlight "creative" solutions Australia can adopt in the face of growing under-vaccination of children and spread of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.
More than a dozen hajj pilgrims dead amid extreme heat, gruelling rites
Citizens from Jordan and Iran died performing this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia under gruelling conditions, with more than 2,700 suffering from heat stress on one day alone.
'It really shook me': Gordon Ramsay escapes major injury after cycling crash
The world-renowned celebrity chef is grateful he survived what he says could have been a disastrous incident.
Riots in Argentina as president narrowly wins vote on radical economic reforms
Argentina's president claims victory after managing to pass his new reforms through the Senate, while demonstrators and police clash outside.
Henry Winkler describes 'amazing adventure' of fire evacuation in Dublin
Irish fire crews who raced to reports of an emergency at a Dublin hotel were surprised to find Happy Days star Henry Winkler among the chaos outside.
Wild black bear takes 'revenge' against Canadian car owner
An Ontario woman is left with a hefty repair bill after a bear breaks into her car, rips the upholstery apart, and then falls asleep.