@AllisonJess1

mamma, writer, ABC Australia.

Joined August 2018
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Garth Davis needed a 'distressed environment' for his next film. A camping trip invite would...

There are hopes the cinema release of Foe, starring Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, will achieve something beyond critical and commercial success by increasing the profile of...

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When Irene Jones heard aircraft activity in the skies above the family farm in north-east Victoria during World War II, she would grab a pencil and paper, go outside, and take notes about the planes she saw @abcnews abc.net.au/news/2023-08-19/s…

Volunteer plane spotting helped 12-year-old Irene Jones make sense of World War II

An exhibition at Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance honours the contribution of young people during periods of war, including the likes of Irene Jones whose family was enlisted in north-east Victoria...

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With a collection of thousands of stories in her shed, Melissa Boyes's passion for paper books is in no danger of withering in the digital age. ab.co/3MX5Qkw

Melissa's 3,000-plus books got their own home when they crowded her out of her house

With a collection of thousands of stories in her shed, Melissa Boyes's passion for paper books is in no danger of withering in the digital age.

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Wait until you see inside! abc.net.au/news/2023-05-27/l…

Melissa's 3,000-plus books got their own home when they crowded her out of her house

With a collection of thousands of stories in her shed, Melissa Boyes's passion for paper books is in no danger of withering in the digital age.

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Congolese refugees hope to make own clothes, even start a business, with new sewing skills abc.net.au/news/2023-04-24/s…

Stitch by stitch, Congolese refugees set out on path to financial independence

Congolese clothing, known for its bright colours and designs, isn't easily purchased in Australia. These women are hopeful of soon being able to make their own clothes for their family, and even...

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Before and after-school care program closures leaving parents scrambling for childcare solutions abc.net.au/news/2023-04-08/o… via @ABCaustralia

Parents scrambling for solutions as after-school care service closes with one month's notice

Sarimah Hellyer recently received an email saying her children's out of school hours care service at Albury West Public School is soon to close. It's just one of number of recent closures leaving...

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Albury gymnastics coach brings different perspective after learning craft in Nigeria abc.net.au/news/2023-04-03/n…

Nigerian gymnastics coach brings new perspective to regional Australia, hopes to train future...

Emeka Ekezie would love it if more people did gymnastics in his home country of Nigeria, but in the meantime he is hoping to train the next star in Australia.

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Maggots, robotics to continue to convert food waste in Albury after success of pilot project via @ABCaustralia abc.net.au/news/2023-03-16/m…

Robotics and millions of maggots to convert food waste to fodder after pilot project's success

Shipping container-sized machines are poised to head to waste management centres in regional Australia this year after the success of a 12-month pilot project involving Albury City and waste manage...

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This was fun! via @ABCaustralia Rediscovering childhood love of rollerskating after 25-year break opens up joy and a new club abc.net.au/news/2023-02-18/r…

Bec's rediscovering her childhood love of rollerskating after a 25-year break

Bec Wawszkowicz thought her rollerskating days were behind her, but 25 years on she is back on her skates and has her own club.

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“It was the first time anyone had seen newly hatched larvae.” Charles Sturt University team breeds critically-endangered stocky galaxia fish abc.net.au/news/2023-02-11/c…

Team thrilled as rare fish bred in captivity for first time

It took more than three years but in a world-first a small team of researchers in Albury has successfully bred a critically-endangered species of fish.

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Southern purple spotted gudgeon, southern pygmy perch released into Winton Wetlands abc.net.au/news/2023-02-02/t…

''Locally extinct' fish species released back into wetlands

Threatened fish species regarded as a good indicator of an ecosystem's health have returned to waters near Wangaratta on World Wetlands Day. 

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Sarah's birthday cakes help children in foster care feel noticed — she wants other bakers to follow that recipe abc.net.au/news/2022-12-24/b…

Meet the woman baking a difference in the lives of those less fortunate

Sarah Schmidt wants to see more bakers across Australia bring an extra ray of sunshine into the lives of children in foster care on their birthdays.

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Indigenous artist hopes CBD mural will open the door to showcasing First Nations art in Albury @ABCIndigenous abc.net.au/news/2022-11-30/i… via @ABCaustralia

Indigenous artist hopes planned mural will help provide culturally safe space

Wiradjuri-Yuin artist Teisha Maksymow-McGuinness hopes a new mural earmarked for Albury's central business district will help spark conversations about First Nations culture.

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abc.net.au/news/2022-11-24/e… – at Wodonga, Victoria

Big test for Lib MP to hold off female challenger in Victoria's land of the independents

Historically conservative but now highly marginal, the north-east Victorian electorate of Benambra — enveloped by firmly independent federal seat Indi — is one to watch on Saturday.

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CSU podiatry students keep Albury residents' feet healthy at Westside Community Centre abc.net.au/news/2022-11-16/c… via @ABCaustralia

Student-led podiatry clinic at West Albury's community centre keeps residents' foot health in check

Jane Greig wouldn't regularly access foot care. But a university project is helping her and the community put their best foot forward. 

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We’re at the Hume Dam this morning, more on @BreakfastNews with @mikaelaortolann
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States join forces 'across political lines' to fund $558m Albury hospital redevelopment abc.net.au/news/2022-10-27/a…

States join forces 'across political lines' to fund $558m Albury hospital redevelopment

The New South Wales and Victorian governments have announced additional funding to deliver a $558 million redevelopment of Albury Base Hospital.

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews met at the Albury Base Hospital to make the announcement this morning. @abcnews @abcmelbourne abc.net.au/news/2022-10-27/a…

States join forces 'across political lines' to fund $558m Albury hospital redevelopment

The New South Wales and Victorian governments have announced additional funding to deliver a $558 million redevelopment of Albury Base Hospital.

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Through the Clouds tells the story of the Uiver's emergency landing in Albury through the eyes of six-year-old Wilhemenia... and the team behind it are locally based abc.net.au/news/2022-10-26/a… via @ABCaustralia
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As at 4:20pm, we've hit 30 flood-related rescues for people entering floodwater. And it's not good enough. If you're driving and approach floodwater - turn back. We want to spend our time and resources helping those most at risk, not people driving into floodwater (1/2).
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