Kate Ashton

Thinking of Bridget, Heather and all of those who aren't named. And thanks to all who spoke to me for this story: abc.net.au/news/2023-11-2…

One of the most important @4Corners screened — facing the past of our country is so essential for a truly independent mature just country. ‘Truth / Yoorrook’. Great stories from Eleanor Bourke, Travis Lovett, Elizabeth Balderstone, and others. It’s time for national ‘truth telling’ — no-one need be threatened — all stand to gain so much in compassion and understanding and justice. Thanks to 4Cs Bridget Brennan @bridgeyb and Ali Russell, Kate Ashton, Matt Carney, Alice Brennan, and team. Respect to you all.

Really nice report by @ktshtn for @abcnews on Gapu Ŋupan, the collaboration between Yolŋu, Paiwan and Amis artists and dancers being premiered in Melbourne this week. A long journey, in all senses, for this work, full of meaning. abc.net.au/news/2025-02-2…

“Al Jazeera and Anadolu both covered Hassan Hamad’s death. As did several pro-Palestinian sites. But there has been little or nothing in the mainstream media which is remarkable. Are we now so hardened to journalists being targeted?” #MediaWatch

ABC House Committee statement: Transparency needed to fix racism at ABC. meaa.io/3N8VcGM #MEAAmedia

Media release: The Listen Loudly, Act Strongly report into how the ABC has dealt with racism experienced by its staff is a watershed moment for the media industry that must lead to change in all workplaces. meaa.io/3N8pfyc #MEAAmedia

This inquest showed how common it is for trans people to be made invisible by systems not designed for them. Coroner Ingrid Giles said the lack of data on the community has significant policy implications & that she would share her findings w/the ABS: abc.net.au/news/2024-08-2…

Nine recently gave a boss accused of misconduct a $1 million payout. It’s putting up Scotty Cam in a five star hotel for the Paris Olympics. But this very profitable company refuses to offer its journalists fair pay. That’s why we’re striking. @withMEAA #DontTorchJournalism

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is giving evidence to the Yoorrook Justice Commission today - the first time an Australian premier has appeared at a truth-telling inquiry - follow live: abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…

In an Australian first, Victoria's premier will sit before an Indigenous-led truth inquiry abc.net.au/news/2024-04-2…

Yoorrook Commissioner Anthony North KC: "It just struck me that it's an obvious injustice. A lot of it is a long time ago … why wouldn't you fix it?" abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

The colonisation of First Peoples’ land & waters in Victoria was the “swiftest expansion within the British empire of any occupation of land”. Driven by hunger for grazing land for millions of sheep & then gold. Excellent @ktshtn @abcnews piece abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

The true story of Victoria’s violent illegal past is being told @yoorrookjc Report by Kate Ashton @abcnews @ktshtn #auspol abc.net.au/news/2024-04-0…

Excellent article highlighting patient voices 🙏 ⁦@ktshtn⁩ Inc quoting ⁦@zalaly⁩ saying Aust response not good enough "In Aust, it's an undersized solution to a big problem & govt response to LC inquiry was cosmetic with few new initiatives” abc.net.au/news/2024-03-1…

Recently had the pleasure of sharing some of our research on physical activity and mental health @ARENA_UniSA @UniversitySA Massive thank you to @abcnews and @ktshtn abc.net.au/news/2024-02-1…

As @ktshtn reports, exercise isn't just good for our physical health, it does wonders for our mental health too. Remember, it's not about being an elite athlete either, just doing your best and finding something you enjoy. abc.net.au/news/2024-02-1…

Adiba belongs to of a group of Afghanistan's national team football players who fled the Taliban and who are still playing together in Melbourne - an incredible person and advocate. Here's her story: abc.net.au/news/2024-02-0…

recent vcat decision... much to consider...

It's been a privilege to be your colleague, @NourHaydar ... your loss is devastating. Nour's leadership should be commended.

"Otherwise, it’s like these young forests are stuck in toddlerdom; just as they begin to mature they get hit by another bushfire, and the forest has to attempt to start the cycle all over again" theage.com.au/environment/cl…