@GavinCoote

ABC News journo

 Sydney, New South Wales
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Joined April 2012
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Gavin Coote retweeted
Arsen Ostrovsky
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"Simply inexplicable ... it defies common sense and basic corporate responsibility." My quote to @abcnews on YouTube saying at the Royal Commission that video calling Bondi terror attack a 'false flag' does not violate hate speech policy. abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/b…

Bondi survivor says YouTube's 'false flag' video decision 'inexplicable'

Arsen Ostrovsky has criticised a decision by YouTube to keep a video on its platform, in which creators suggested he had lied about his injuries from the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Media Watch
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Hold on, what was the reporter’s name? #MediaWatch
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James Valentine. Thank you and farewell.
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Who is Kellie Sloane, the frontrunner to become the next NSW Liberal leader? My explainer abc.net.au/news/2025-11-20/n…

Who is new NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane?

The first-term MP has been elected unopposed as the new leader of the NSW Liberal party. Here's everything to know about Kellie Sloane.

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Ben Knight@benknight3816 Sep 2025
'You're hurting Australia': Donald Trump criticises ABC journalist John Lyons in White House clash
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How Sydney's Olympic legacy continues to unfold, 25 years on abc.net.au/news/2025-09-15/2…

How the 2000 Olympics changed the face of Sydney

Largely regarded as one of the most successful modern Olympics, years of work went into ensuring Sydney could fully capitalise on its moment in the spotlight.

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Sydneysiders are being warned to expect disruptions across the CBD on Sunday, as the city prepares to host a global marathon along with three separate protests. ⁦@GavinCoote⁩ ⁦@danutakozaki⁩ report ⁦@abcnews⁩ abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/m…

Marathon and three protests: Sydneysiders warned of major disruptions on Sunday

Police officers will be out in full force in Sydney's CBD as 35,000 runners are expected at the Sydney Marathon, and thousands of protesters at three separate rallies.

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Parramatta councillor unsuccessful in bid to seek more detail on reported ICAC raid abc.net.au/news/2025-08-12/n…

Parramatta Council accused of 'putting head in sand' over ICAC raid

Parramatta councillors have voted against seeking more information over reports the corruption watchdog raided its offices last month.

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‘Can you put a number on it?’ The price of wrongful imprisonment abc.net.au/news/2025-08-09/k…

'Can you put a number on it?' The price of wrongful imprisonment

Experts are calling for more transparency in the way compensation is calculated for people who are wrongfully imprisoned, after a $2 million payment offered to Kathleen Folbigg was slammed as...

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Founder of Youth Off The Streets, Father Chris Riley AM, has died aged 70 following a long period of ill health abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/f…

Catholic priest and youth service founder Father Chris Riley dies aged 70

Founder of Youth Off The Streets, Father Chris Riley AM, dies aged 70 following a long period of ill health.

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Australia faces a potential escalation in cases of modern slavery, the NSW anti-slavery commissioner @James_Cockayne warns abc.net.au/news/2025-08-01/n…

The anti-slavery policies in NSW that could have global consequences

Australia faces a potential escalation in cases of modern slavery, the NSW anti-slavery commissioner warns, as sectors such as aged care become increasingly reliant on temporary migrant workers.

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#HongKong police issue arrest warrants for foreign nationals including Australian citizen Feng Chongyi by @GavinCoote @GeoARoberts abc.net.au/news/2025-07-26/a…

Hong Kong authorities slap bounty on Australian citizen

Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants for 19 foreign nationals, including Australian and UK citizens, accusing them of national security crimes. 

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Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for foreign nationals including Australian citizen Feng Chongyi abc.net.au/news/2025-07-26/a…

Hong Kong authorities slap bounty on Australian citizen

Hong Kong authorities have issued arrest warrants for 19 foreign nationals, including Australian and UK citizens, accusing them of national security crimes. 

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Vale Peter Ryan. A giant of business journalism, a friend of so many and a mentor to countless journos over the years
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Peter, like me, grew up near Tamworth and went back there often - including regular stays at Goonoo Goonoo Station. As locals will appreciate, he would always humurously riff on its curious pronunciation and remark on his relaxing stay at "guh-NOO guh-NOO".
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Peter Ryan was a legend of Australian journalism. An ABC mainstay for more than four decades, Peter was a trusted voice on business and a cherished mentor to younger journalists. Vale Peter.
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Gavin Coote retweeted
ASPI
@ASPI_org18 Jun 2025
Speaking to @GavinCoote on the ABC's The World Today program, @graham_euan discusses where the cancelled Albanese-Trump meeting at the G7 leaves the AUKUS pact and why Australia should look to arrange another meeting "as soon as possible". 🎧 Listen ⤵️ abc.net.au/listen/programs/w…

Trump's G7 exit creates more uncertainty for AUKUS - ABC listen

Donald Trump's early departure from the G7 summit throws fresh doubt over the AUKUS submarine pact - currently under review by the US, and the top agenda item Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had...

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My comments to @GavinCoote at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation @ABCaustralia on the recent US strikes in Yemen and the urgent need for unified military in Yemen for a longterm stability.
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Signing off for another year on ABC NewsRadio Breakfast. Thanks for your company this year. Back in 2025 after a bit of a break… and a few other things at ABC News in the meantime. Stay tuned 😉
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Does COP29 matter if Donald Trump dismantles the United States’ climate policies? @hennahundal speaks with @ThomasOriti ahead of her attendance at the climate talks in Azerbaijan abc.net.au/listen/programs/n…

Does COP29 matter if Donald Trump dismantles climate policies? - ABC listen

Governments around the world are preparing for tough discussions on how to pay for the impacts of global warming, as this year's United Nations climate conference opens in Azerbaijan. But Donald...

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