The Latest Breaking News from Brendan Esposito

Stitches, scans, broken boat before SailGP even starts

Australian wing trimmer Iain Jensen has undergone scans on a knee injury during a chaotic lead-in to SailGP's season-opening regatta on Fremantle Harbour.

AAP · Jan 16

Battlers overcharged millions by monopoly power utility

A power monopoly raked in millions of dollars from Centrelink customers by continuing to draw payments after their accounts were closed, a watchdog has found.

AAP · Jul 14, 2025

Homicide probe into stabbing death of jailed killer

Notorious murderer and rapist Aymen Terkmani has been stabbed to death in a Sydney prison with decades still to serve on his lengthy sentence.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Probe to find 'definitive answer' on emissions damage to rock art at Murujuga gas, fertiliser plants

Opinion remains divided about the impact of heavy industry on ancient rock art at Murujuga, but data from 22 new air quality monitors hopes to help clear up the "purely anecdotal" and unscientific findings to date.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

Lipoedema, body shame and pain a barrier for many women

For years, these women say they've been dismissed and shamed for a painful disease they have little control over. Today, they're using their new-found knowledge to deliver a powerful message.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

IPCC climate scientists issue 'a survival guide for humanity', warning window closing to reduce emissions

The world’s climate scientists have issued what one expert says is a “final warning” before global warming exceeds 1.5C, threatening planetary systems human life depends on.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

Inequity in mental health care is widening, with treatment 'out of reach' for many Australians

The cutting of Medicare-subsidised mental health sessions sparked fierce debate. But for many lower-income earners, it ignored a bigger, more important picture.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

For victims and their families, there are still lingering questions about the Christchurch terrorist attack

It has been a long four years for the families who lost loved ones in the Christchurch terrorist attack, but in that time many have found no closure, and now an inquest into the shootings and response has been delayed.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

To kill or not to kill? This group wants to protect the crocodile, not shoot them

Crocodile attacks are becoming more common in the country's far north — but one group says they can help stop them through education, not eradication.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Civic Disability Services chief apologises to family after 'entirely preventable' death of 11yo autistic boy

Civic Disability Services CEO Annie Doyle apologises to the family of an 11-year-old autistic boy after the story of his death was covered by the ABC.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023