_taracassidy Profile Banner
Tara Cassidy Profile
Tara Cassidy

@_taracassidy

Followers
1K
Following
3K
Media
398
Statuses
2K

Investigative Journo, Podcast Host 🎧 Crime In Focus: Killer Charm | Former QLD News Editor @SCA & Multiplatform Reporter @ABCNews [email protected]

Queensland, Australia
Joined November 2012
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
20 days
I’m back hosting The Briefing podcast this week, keeping the seat warm for Natarsha Belling. Today I was joined by security and defence expert, Jennifer Parker, to unpack the latest on Donald #Trump and #NATO’s clash over #Greenland. Have a listen. 🎧 https://t.co/nYK5WuBV99
Tweet card summary image
open.spotify.com
The Briefing · Episode
0
1
3
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
22 days
A convicted con artist is allegedly back to her old tricks, this time targeting pet and home owners in a new scam.
Tweet card summary image
abc.net.au
Dozens of people from multiple states have come forward after allegedly falling victim to a new pet and house-sitting scam orchestrated by career con artist Patricia McIntyre.    
0
0
0
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
3 months
An epic year for Crime In Focus: Killer Charm. @RomySher 👏🏼 Over the weekend it took out the Radio, Documentary & Podcast category at the QLD Clarion Awards. @withMEAA In August it won ‘Most Outstanding Podcast’ at the Kennedy Awards for Excellence in Journalism. ✨ @LiSTNRau
0
0
0
@GrantLavac
Grant Lavac
4 months
Had a great chat with @_taracassidy on THE BRIEFING podcast about the Westall case, the current petition that calls for an independent inquiry, and why Australia should take the UAP topic seriously. Listen (from 00:11:35) via the link or wherever you get your podcasts:
5
3
15
@BOM_au
Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
8 months
South-east #Australia will experience a wintry blast this weekend as a cold front moves over the region. So, what is a cold front? Watch to learn more. Latest: https://t.co/4W35o8iFmh
0
15
44
@QldPolice
Queensland Police
8 months
Detectives from North Brisbane Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a 30-year-old Brighton man in relation to alleged child sex offences, yesterday, June 4. https://t.co/8JUmByaUf4
0
2
5
@terkey76
Ed
9 months
So Harry Fong I guess no one likes being smashed with spam hey? #AusVotes25 #auspol #AusVotes2025
195
623
7K
@BOM_Qld
Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
10 months
⚠️Severe Weather Warning for HEAVY RAINFALL In Central West and parts of Northern Goldfields & Upper Flinders, North West, Channel Country and Maranoa & Warrego Forecast Districts. Heavy rainfall continues over inland parts of the state during Tuesday. https://t.co/qmCl5AXTY0
0
2
8
@Mike_Tuckerman
Mike Tuckerman
10 months
"Soccer will be hosted in Cairns and Townsville." So the most popular sport on the planet - and the biggest driver of #Olympic ticket sales - won't be played in the host city. If that doesn't sum up what it's like to be a football fan in Brisbane, then nothing will. #qldpol
43
39
393
@ShineLawyers
Shine Lawyers
10 months
We are currently investigating claims of abuse alleged to have taken place at Swan Hill Primary School in Swan Hill, Victoria, during the late-1980s to mid-1990s. To assist, please contact our Associate, Jessica Steele, on 07 8788 9482 or jsteele@shine.com.au #investigation
0
1
1
@brisbanecityqld
Brisbane City
11 months
️⚠️ An additional temporary Refuge Shelter is now open in Chandler for residents who are unable to shelter elsewhere during #TCALlfred ⚠️ Temporary Refuge Shelters are now open at: 📍 Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler 📍 RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills. More information:
1
6
9
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
11 months
Emergency alert issued for Bay Island residents. #cyclonealfred @QldPolice
0
0
2
@BOM_Qld
Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
11 months
⚠️Issued 12:07pm AEST 🌀Tropical #CycloneAlfred (Cat 2) is 150 kilometres east southeast of #Brisbane Alfred is a category 2 cyclone, and is forecast to maintain this intensity as it approaches the coast today. Impacts expected to increase this evening. https://t.co/abjo0qiR5X
5
44
88
@BrisbaneAirport
Brisbane Airport ✈️
11 months
📢 Tropical Cyclone Alfred Update #5 5:00pm 06/03/25 ⚠️ All passenger flights in & out of BNE have been suspended until further notice. Operations will recommence when it is safe to do so after the weather system has passed. More airport updates: https://t.co/4Gg5qAMNbv
3
9
15
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
1 year
#BREAKING North Queensland Flood “This is threatening to be the worst flood that Ingham has seen in a century. It’ll be bigger than 1967. An event of monsoonal proportions.” - QLD Premier @DavidCrisafulli #Townsvilleflood #InghamFlood #Flood
1
0
3
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
1 year
Crime In Focus: Killer Charm, out now wherever you get your #podcasts. 🎧 @LiSTNRau @SCA #truecrime #news
1
0
0
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
1 year
You can apply for the Cairns/ Townsville job now: https://t.co/effeJZGjoa Second position will be up on the careers board within the next week. Looking for someone to start in January.
0
0
0
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
1 year
Newsreading shifts start at 4am☕️. On alternate ‘chase/ support’ weeks you’ll work a day shift, sourcing & preparing radio news stories for regions across Qld. An ability to produce original news stories is a must & broadcast journalism experience is preferred. (Cont.)
1
0
1
@_taracassidy
Tara Cassidy
1 year
JOURNALISM JOBS!🎙️I’m about to hire two radio journalists into my team. One role’s Brisbane based covering Mackay, the Whitsundays & Central Qld on a rotating basis. The other role will be based out of Cairns or Townsville, covering those regions on a rotating basis. (Cont.)
1
3
5