Al Qaeda's deadly feud

Al Qaeda seek to rebrand amid a deadly feud in Syria

Al Qaeda are in the middle of a deadly feud in Syria. Key leaders have been assassinated and many detained amid accusations and threats. In the middle of it all is a push toward a more moderate line by Syrian leaders, while hardliners loyal to al Qaeda head Ayman al-Zawahri see this less radical Islamic rule as betrayal. 

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Nepal's last dancing bears rescued

Nepal's Last Dancing Bears rescued

I just wrote this story for ABC on the dramatic overnight rescue of two sloth bears. Rangila and Sridevi were the last two bears in Nepal being forced to 'dance' for tourists, a practice that is much crueler than it sounds. They have been transfered to a wildlife rescue centre for treatment.
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News producer - ABC

Just started my new job for ABC in the Melbourne office. Strange change to be working out of an office in the city but it's a cool team and looking forward to doing a lot of my own stories as well as managing this World page.
Great to be back in the middle of things!