Sabra Lane
Sabra Lane is the presenter of flagship ABC Radio Current Affairs program AM.
She has been a journalist more than 20 years, filling roles from TV reporting to being a chief of staff, executive producer of a national TV program and chief political correspondent for ABC Radio current affairs.
Latest by Sabra Lane
Town strips down to save its local aged care centre
A community in New South Wales gets undressed to help its beloved aged care facility. The town of 2,000 people raised nearly $350,000 through fundraising efforts to reopen the centre for its elderly.
Averil's idyllic mudbrick home was built in three months and all it cost her was payment in kind
When Averil needed a place to live, her community came together and helped her build a house. To pay for the labour, she made use of a local off-grid economy that trades in "sapphires".
Plan to tackle cow farts and burps catches attention of Prince William-backed prize
A Tasmanian company developing seaweed supplements to reduce cow farts and burps is recognised by a prestigious environmental prize set up by Prince William and Sir David Attenborough.
Analysis
analysis:That not a single politician knew about abuse at this youth detention centre is beyond belief
Why shouldn't the public know whether their elected leaders were told about abuses at Tasmania's only juvenile detention centre? That not a single politician knew about the abuse at Ashley is beyond belief, writes Sabra Lane.
Finding the news too depressing? Sabra Lane might just have a solution
AM host Sabra Lane is a news junkie but even she has to switch off at times, so she's at the forefront of a new journalism initiative to balance out the gloom and doom.
Research jobs set to go as coronavirus takes hold throughout Australian universities
The coronavirus is at risk of devastating Australia's research workforce for years to come, according to a report the nation's leading scientists and academics have given to the Federal Government.
Analysis
analysis:'I made the wrong decision': The dark secret that tormented Turnbull after losing the leadership
When Malcolm Turnbull served in the Federal Parliament, he exuded a sense of infallibility that was truly enviable. But he carried a dark secret after he was rolled for the top job in 2009, writes Sabra Lane.
John Howard reflects on his time in government as cabinet papers released
As thousands of previously classified cabinet papers are released, former prime minister John Howard admits the first two years of his government were tough.
The Government is worried you're not getting enough sleep
The Federal Government initiates a parliamentary inquiry into whether Australians are getting adequate sleep, and the economic and social costs for the nation.
Gillard on mental health, promoting women and staying out of politics after being rolled
The former PM discusses how the Liberal Party could bring more women to Parliament, the revolving door of political leadership, and the importance of having difficult conversations ahead of World Mental Health Day.
Analysis
analysis:Our politicians are handballing the big issues to royal commissions
The job of forensically dissecting controversial issues and recommending solid, recommendations is now being passed on to institutions outside of Parliament, and it's setting a precedent, writes Sabra Lane.
ANU turned down Ramsay Centre degree over 'academic autonomy' concerns
The Australian National University says it walked away from a deal with the Ramsay Centre to fund a Western civilisation degree following concerns about the university's academic autonomy under the agreement.
Child Care Subsidy starts in three weeks — will you miss out?
Around 350,000 families who are eligible to receive the new childcare payment may not get a cent because they are yet to fill in the necessary online forms.
Howard wants more detail on religious exemptions ahead of same-sex marriage survey
The former PM calls for the Turnbull Government to appease those worried a Yes campaign victory could leave religious groups vulnerable to legal action.
Family law inquiry 'will be critical' of courts despite cancelling judges' hearings
Liberal MP Sarah Henderson says her committee investigating the failings of the family law system will be critical of the sector, despite not calling senior judges to give evidence.
Senator John 'Wacka' Williams says he has Parkinson's disease
NSW National Party senator John 'Wacka' Williams reveals he has Parkinson's disease, but says he wants to serve out the rest of his Senate term
Nationals and Labor MPs teaming up to tackle electricity grid problems
Nationals MP Andrew Broad and Labor MP Pat Conroy are launching a new inquiry into modernising the power grid.
Backpacker tax passed on last day of Parliament
Tonight Parliament comes to a close for 2016 after the Government got its backpacker tax passed thanks to a deal with the Greens.
Duration: 5 minutes 32 seconds
ABCC passage overshadowed by protesters during Question Time
Protesters in Parliament caused Question Time to be suspended after the ABCC bill passed the Senate.
Duration: 7 minutes 48 seconds
Brandis denies secret deal
Attorney-General George Brandis is embroiled in a controversy over accusations he entered into a secret deal to grant a political favour, accusations he strenuously denies.
Duration: 8 minutes 9 seconds
One Nation's internal battles go public
One Nation is struggling to keep some of its internal ructions private, with the leader Pauline Hanson and her WA representative Rod Culleton having a war of words via the media.
Duration: 7 minutes 3 seconds
Government gets one IR bill through Senate
The Federal Government had a much needed win in the Senate, with one of its controversial industrial relations bills passing the chamber during the early hours of this morning.
Duration: 7 minutes 12 seconds
Government hopes to pass industrial relations bills before Christmas
The Government is hoping for some victories before the Christmas break and is trying to get Senate crossbenchers to pass the two bills used to call this year's double dissolution election.
Duration: 7 minutes
'Expect' Trump to ask Australia to go to South China Sea
Australia should expect the United States to ask when it will send a ship to the disputed but strategically important region on a freedom of navigation operation, former deputy Defence chief Peter Jennings says.
'Expect Trump to ask Australia to sail to South China Sea'
Australia should expect Donald Trump to ask when it will send a ship to the South China Sea on a freedom of navigation operation, according to former deputy defence chief Peter Jennings.
Duration: 6 minutes 40 seconds