Isabella Carbone
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@ABCNews Reporter on Kaurna Country, formerly at ABC North and Plains Producer. She/her. Views are my own. Got a tip? [email protected]
Tartanya/Adelaide, SA
Joined October 2021
⚠️Big news from me⚠️ I'm super excited to announce I've joined the team at ABC North & West as a News Reporter! I've brought my bright wardrobe to Port Pirie and I'm so keen to get to know this region better. Hmu with all your news tips and Southern Flinders hiking reccs.
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Next generation of producers embrace 'voluntary milking systems' dairy robots https://t.co/o1YbLGN2jJ via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
'Voluntary milking systems' — or robots — are not new to the industry, but it's hoped a significant uptake of the technology will entice the next generation of producers to stay in the industry.
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Exclusive: Aurizon has suspended some rail services for GFG Alliance due to “unresolved contractual issues” - the stoppage means GFG can’t get iron ore from its mines to the Whyalla port for export. @abcnews
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Emergency crews are working to restore power to the 220,000 Volt powerline supplying Broken Hill & surrounds. Transgrid said that back-up diesel generators restored power to most of Broken Hill, however they expect repairs to the line to take a couple of weeks.📷Jodie Pearce
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SA's upper house is expected to vote on a bill to amend the state's abortion laws today. Ahead of the vote, I spoke to Tayla-Jane. She believes she is one of less than 5 South Australian women to have had an abortion past 27 weeks #saparli
https://t.co/LIvsvz6yFF
@abcnews
abc.net.au
Tayla-Jane Jackson had a late-term abortion in 2023 with the agreement of two doctors. She does not want a private member's bill introduced by Liberal MLC Ben Hood to pass parliament.
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I’ve spent the last few days exploring Bologna which, I’ve just learned, was the birthplace of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of wireless transmission! So cool to see a place that educated the man who made radio possible, something that is such a huge part of my life!! 📻
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I’ve been enjoying my first overseas holiday in six years. Out of office has never looked so good 🇮🇹
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The owner of the Whyalla Steelworks, GFG Alliance has blamed a slump in steel prices for its cutting costs measures that include maintenance work at the aging plant. https://t.co/kK0QUmfF6r via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
A former steelworks employee says he fears someone will “get hurt” because not enough preventative maintenance work was being done at the Whyalla plant, but the company says it is committed to safety...
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And please welcome my new co-presenter, @bridgeyb! Well, not new to the program of course but it’s Bridget’s first official day front and centre. A big day for News Breakfast!
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Any researchers looking into the prevalence of natural medicine/alternative therapies in regional areas?
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A feel good story for your Friday! Wellbeing dog Hugo providing a range of benefits to Wallaroo Primary School students https://t.co/8KzoBQW5lh via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
Hugo the wellbeing dog brings a range of benefits to this South Australian public school, but the principal warns that research is needed before bringing a pet into the classroom.
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Newborn babies removed at SA maternity hospital in 'unethical' and 'distressing' breach of government policy, leaked documents reveal https://t.co/hHL8R4R8Ep
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abc.net.au
Leaked documents obtained by ABC News show child protection workers regularly breached government policy when removing newborns at one of Adelaide's public maternity hospitals.
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Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace begins shutdowns as GFG approaches Bluescope for coking coal https://t.co/I60ewyVJpo via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
The Whyalla steelworks has entered a series of shutdowns of its blast furnace due to an inability to source enough coking coal, according to an email obtained by ABC News.
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Crown and Anchor hotel 'saved' and other live music venues to be protected under new laws, government says https://t.co/cKxbBvoV6c via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
The state government says Adelaide's historic Crown and Anchor will remain a live music pub "forever more" with a developer given the ability to build 10 extra storeys on an adjacent site as part of...
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"We [didn't] value those things … life was more valuable, the food and that sort of thing was probably more valuable than the riches, because it was plenty available." 💎 Another yarn from our travels in Coober Pedy has launched 👇 https://t.co/TMqTSQ8hLq via @ABCaustralia
abc.net.au
Coober Pedy is renowned for its productive opal mines, but the history of Aboriginal miners — who have participated in the industry since at least 1915 — has not been widely acknowledged.
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48 jobs have been axed at the Whyalla Steelworks. GFG Alliance says it’s due to a prolonged downturn in steel market conditions globally - “…we are taking efficiency steps to reduce our fixed costs. That will result in a small number of non front-line staff adjustments.”
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Contractors say they're currently owed thousands by @GFGWhyalla. The company says it's working through a global steel downturn with workers and contractors. Important update here from @HarveyBiggs #saparli
https://t.co/YS5BzDApz6
abc.net.au
Multiple sources have told ABC News several contractors who supply services to the Whyalla Steelworks are owed payment by the plant's owner, with some fearing there may be job losses if the situation...
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'I don't know if my baby knows who I am': Review uncovers 'profound grief' of SA newborn removals https://t.co/PanpGdA5BC
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abc.net.au
An independent report obtained exclusively by ABC News has identified "a number of cases" where South Australia's Department for Child Protection had not informed families of its intention to remove...
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It's been a few weeks since the ABC broke news of the IV fluids shortage in Australia and I want to know, have you been impacted by the shortage yet?( https://t.co/p0jGsS07cX) For more on this:
abc.net.au
Health authorities have assured the public there is ample supply of IV fluids for humans in hospitals, but have begun making moves to conserve stock levels of the crucial substance.
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