Everyone has an opinion about Pine Gap, but no-one wants to talk about it
Journalist Alex Barwick has lived in Alice Springs for 16 years but she's only recently dared to investigate Pine Gap, the ultra-secretive US spy base in her own backyard.
Celeste Barber on Australia's 'uncomfortable' fashion moment
Comedian Celeste Barber is no stranger to the absurdities of the fashion industry, but even she was taken aback to learn the extent to which some clothes – and the women who wore them – were policed in our nation’s past.
A bladder condition nearly destroyed my kidneys and made me realise we need to talk about incontinence
Incontinence is a health issue affecting one in four Australians, but shame and embarrassment often stop people from seeking help, writes Caitlyn Davey.
When an ABC film was found in a 50-year-old primary school time capsule it contained a surprise for one of our reporters
Staff and students at a regional South Australian school were intrigued to know what was on an old film found in a time capsule they dug up and the reporter assigned to look at it discovered an unexpected personal connection.
'It was a pretty scary moment': ABC correspondent on covering Israel-Gaza war
As the first ABC correspondent in Israel after the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Nick Dole gives an insight into the challenges of reporting from a conflict zone.
Bringing a 50-year-old shipwreck survival story back from the dead
Journalist Piia Wirsu grappled with retelling the traumatic story of the Blythe Star shipwreck. But deep within the disaster was an uplifting story of survival.
Why Four Corners had to go to court to tell the story of a forensic patient
ABC Investigations reporter Alexandra Blucher gained unprecedented access to forensic patients and their families to produce the Four Corners program, Trapped, but she had to overcome huge legal and editorial challenges.
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How we made two hours of TV about an ancient true crime mystery
From filming in some of the most remote and inhospitable areas of Australia, to working with an A-list Hollywood actor, this is how the ABC Science team investigated what killed our ancient megafauna.
Sleigh bells are not ringing: Making music to celebrate the season from an Australian perspective
Sharing a feed, being outdoors, and spending time with loved ones: Australians are singing together about the unique experience of Christmas Down Under in the ABC Classic Choir.
'Photography made me a better man': Brendan Esposito on 35 years taking photos
Brendan Esposito was last year crowned the Walkley Photographer of the Year. Here, he gives an insight into the art of photography and how covering news events has changed him.
From fires to floods — a wild 24 hours of emergency broadcasting at ABC Gippsland
The ABC broadcasts hundreds of emergency warnings each season, but for the first time in 24 hours the broadcaster transitioned from emergency fire coverage to emergency flood coverage in the same region.
How old TV equipment is being put to good use in Indigenous communities
Ashley Renehan had a dream of opening up the bush to wider audiences, so he reached out to his former colleagues at the ABC for help.
The podcast about ordinary people and an extraordinary, life-changing day
The ABC's Days Like These podcast was conceived as a short-term audio offering when COVID-19 up-ended the world, but its stories about life-changing events continue to resonate.
Bridget Brennan and Isabella Higgins on 'the hardest job in the ABC'
Back in 2017, Bridget Brennan and Isabella Higgins were the only two members of the Indigenous Reporting Team. As referendum day approaches, they reflect on how far coverage of Indigenous affairs has come and how far there is still to go.
The little TV show that could: How Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds is changing lives off-screen
As the fourth season of the beloved series premieres, its impact has been felt far and wide. The show has helped spur on academic research, informed legislation and contributed to the creation of dozens of intergenerational playgroups.
365 days a year, 24 hours a day: Meet the team bringing life-saving emergency broadcasting to your radio
During a natural disaster, many turn to ABC Radio. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how the team brings you vital information when you need it most.
'I'm rather sick of snobs': In 1971, Murdoch gave Four Corners a no-holds-barred interview about his empire
With a career spanning 70 years, Rupert Murdoch is no stranger to facing the same kind of interviewing and investigative treatment that he has dished out in his media outlets.
Jeremy Fernandez was once told he'd never get a job on TV. Here's how he proved the doubters wrong
After two decades working as a journalist and presenter at the ABC, Jeremy Fernandez is taking over from Juanita Phillips as the main anchor of the NSW 7pm News.
Lisa Millar and Leigh Sales rewind 30 years for a look at the reality of TV news
Leigh Sales and Lisa Millar started their careers at a time when TV news looked a lot like the big-hair, big-shoulder pad, big-personality newsroom depicted in The Newsreader. They take us behind the scenes of their 30 years in journalism.
Coal miner, broadcaster, and mental health advocate. Newcastle's Craig Hamilton farewells the ABC
He never planned on becoming a beloved local voice, but Craig Hamilton's career as a broadcaster touched countless sports lovers. After 23 years on air, now he's focusing on mental health advocacy.
'I'm proudly disabled': Actor Kate Mulvany on a lifetime of pain and the legacy of Vietnam
As Australia prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our withdrawal from Vietnam, actor Kate Mulvany opens up about the toll the war took on her veteran father and her and the unanswered questions about Agent Orange.
How do you make two hours of TV about … sound? There were more flames — and vomit — than we expected
The ABC Science team spent six weeks travelling all over Australia to record 200 sounds for a soundtrack of the country. It was a challenging undertaking. Here's how they did it.
When Annabel Crabb makes a dessert for Kitchen Cabinet there's an important factor she needs to consider
Annabel Crabb reveals what happens behind the scenes filming Kitchen Cabinet and how cooking encourages politicians to open up.
In an increasingly polarised world, how do we form our beliefs and tolerate those we don't agree with?
A recent dispute got James Valentine thinking about beliefs, how rigorously we defend our beliefs and how we reject those who don't share ours. But maybe there's another way.
The challenges of reporting on youth crime and detention in Queensland
Over seven months, the ABC's Indigenous Affairs Team and Background Briefing teams have been investigating youth crime in Queensland and managed to get a side of the story that's rarely heard.
At the Women's World Cup, women journalists are getting a chance to kick goals off the field
Journalists from the Indo-Pacific region and Australian First Nations communities have been learning how to report and commentate on sport at the Women's World Cup in Brisbane.
'It's my choice': Juanita Phillips to leave the ABC after two decades presenting 7pm news
After 21 years helming the ABC's nightly bulletin in NSW, Juanita Phillips writes that she's proud to go out on her own terms — and looking forward to being home in time for dinner each night.
How do you make a podcast interesting to watch?
Trying to make something that works as both a podcast and a TV show has been tried before — and failed. But the ABC's If You're Listening podcast team is testing that theory.
Goodbye ABC Radio Melbourne: It's my time to hang up the Afternoons headphones, writes Jacinta Parsons
Like so many of us, life over the past 12 months, post the gloominess of lockdowns and introspection it dealt, has meant that I have a new set of responsibilities that need attending, and so life must change.
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analysis:I've been covering climate-induced disasters across South Asia, then I got caught up in one
What was meant to be a quick scenic holiday to the Himalayan mountain town of Manali turned into a monsoonal disaster trip. But for the people who live here, it could take years to recover, writes South Asia correspondent Avani Dias.
Craig Reucassel learnt two things that shocked him while making the new War on Waste series
The host of War on Waste takes us behind the scenes of the latest series and discusses what derailed national momentum to reduce waste and how we can get back on track.
Opinion
opinion:Why Four Corners had to investigate the bitter and polarised transgender debate
We wanted the story to reflect the weight of evidence, but were acutely aware that the science is new and evolving. We believe we got the balance right, writes Mark Maley.