Liana Walker
Liana Walker is a digital journalist for ABC News in Brisbane following work in the Southern Downs, Central Queensland and Northern NSW.
She has been recognised for her work in the Queensland Country Press Awards in 2019 where she was a finalist for Young Journalist of the Year. Liana joined the ABC in 2022.
Latest by Liana Walker
A cheap plain lip balm is 'a zillion times' better than an expensive product for chapped lips. Here's why
With winter well and truly here, chapped lips are among the most annoying side effects of the cooler air. We speak to two experts on how best to treat them.
Paul Barry steps away from Media Watch after 11 years as host
The show's longest-serving host will finish up in December this year.
Trump lashes out after being found guilty on 34 counts — as it happened
Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his New York criminal trial relating to "hush money" payments paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
WFH didn't catch on in Brisbane quite as much as some other states. It led to the country's priciest parking rates
New data shows Brisbane CBD has overtaken Sydney CBD as the most expensive place to casually park as demand grows in the city. An expert explains why.
Why is the ICC seeking warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, hasn't this already happened and who is involved? What you need to know
The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief, and also for three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. So what happens next?
Iran's president has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what happens next
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have died in a helicopter crash. These experts explain who is charge in the interim, when the next election will be held, and what their deaths means for foreign policy.
How to spot a native bee and what to do to help bolster populations. Here's what you need to know
Flowers, honey and plenty of produce: bees play a vital role in nature's ecosystem, and without them, we wouldn't have any of these things.
The EU says Instagram and Facebook may be too addictive for children in probe, here's what we know
The EU has outlined their main concerns as the algorithms stimulating behavioural addictions in children creating the "rabbit-hole effect", and Meta's age assurance and verification methods.
Pizza Hut fined $2.5 million for spamming customers with 10 million messages in four months
Pizza Hut sent almost six million messages to people who had not consented and more than four million without the option to unsubscribe.
'All I've heard is outrage': Independent MP calls out level of domestic violence funding in budget — as it happened
The 2024 federal budget has been handed down, and the government begins the process of selling it to the public. Look back on Wednesday's updates.
Treasurer reveals $9.3b surplus while offering power bill relief, boosting rent assistance — as it happened
The treasurer hands down his third budget, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing with Australia's cost-of-living crisis. Look back on Tuesday's updates.
Missed the aurora australis? You should get another chance to see the southern lights tonight
The Earth has seen its biggest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years, creating spectacular auroras across the globe. And the Bureau of Meteorology says the southern lights should be visible again tonight.
AI pictures fool star's parents, a rare peek inside and where was Rihanna? Here's what you missed from the Met Gala
There's one major problem with photos of Katy Perry in a floral ball gown, climbing the steps of the 2024 Met Gala – she wasn’t actually there.
Israel says it has taken control of Palestinian side of Rafah crossing
The Israeli Defense Forces say Israeli soldiers are now on the ground inside Rafah, Gaza's southern-most city. Look back on our coverage here.
Every year millions of Australians jet off overseas — so what happens if something goes wrong while a loved one is travelling?
From health issues to natural disasters, unexpected civil unrest or serious crimes, there can be real risks in travelling the world.
What do we know about Baja California, the Mexican state where two Australians have gone missing?
The region borders the United States, making its popular surf spots driveable locations for visitors from California. But in recent years homicide rates have soared due to ongoing conflict between Mexico's drug cartels.
Funding announced to support survivors of domestic violence, combat male extremist views online — as it happened
The government announces a five-year, $925 million package that will include the Leave Program, offering financial support and safety to people looking to escape domestic violence.
Aussie renters are getting more clued up about their rights and for some that means going to a tribunal
Thousands of cases are lodged in the state tribunals and relevant courts every year. Case delays during the COVID-19 period have seen some states left with a significant backlog on top of the new cases.
US motorist caught using mannequin to drive in carpool lane
The passenger's goatee was "just a little too sharp", according to the California police officer who caught the driver.
Joe Biden has signed the bill banning TikTok in the US over security concerns. Here's what you need to know
A ban on TikTok is now almost inevitable in the US as President Joe Biden signs legislation banning the app unless the Chinese-based parent company ByteDance sells the app to an approved buyer. Here's what you need to know.
Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with trial
Senator Linda Reynolds said she appreciated Brittany Higgins' apology to herself and Fiona Brown, but said if Ms Higgins does not accept Justice Lee's finding there was no cover-up, she will continue with her defamation trial.
'You'll never see the likes of this again': Unpacking 100 years of one of Hollywood's biggest film studios
When MGM peaked, it reached for the stars, creating some of the most famous films in history. But when it struggled, it fell deep, only staying afloat with a Las Vegas tycoon and selling all its memorabilia.
Elective surgery wait times almost double in 20 years as patients wait longer in emergency
Elective surgery wait times are now the longest on record, according to the Australian Medical Association's Public Hospital Report Card.
The parents of a school shooter have been jailed. Here's how it unfolded
In 2021,15-year-old Ethan Crumbley entered a Michigan school with a gun and started shooting. Now, his parents are going to jail for his actions. Here's how the events unfolded.
Meet Roger, the Taiwanese search and rescue dog that was too playful to be a drug sniffer
The eight-year-old labrador has captured the hearts of Taiwan has he helped with the recovery efforts of last week's earth quake.