Rhiannon Stevens

The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig on her “hypothetical,” heavily reported measles essay "We were attracted to the idea of providing a play-by-play of the progression of measles in granular detail."

I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.

Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

Marlinyu Ghoorlie celebrates recognition as traditional owners The result comes eight years after the native title claimant group first registered for native title, with a counterclaim by another group dismissed.

The result comes eight years after the native title claimant group first registered for native title, with a counterclaim by another group dismissed.

Scoop: the pro-teen social media ban lobby group 36 Months was funded & co-staffed by its co-founder's ad production firm that was simultaneously making gambling ads

The federal government has ignored calls for a gambling ad ban while pursuing the social media ban.

www.crikey.com.au/20...

'Foot falls off': Photos raise questions over injured horse owned by Olympian As questions around horse welfare grow, can equestrian sport's Olympic dream survive?

'Foot falls off': Photos raise questions over injured horse owned by Olympian: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-30/equestrian-heath-ryan-horse-welfare-fei/106049564

Can this 150-year-old tech save childhood from screen overload? As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone can restore patience and connection.

As smartphones swallow childhood, a growing movement of parents is reinstalling landlines, hoping an old-school corded rotary phone can restore patience and connection.

Equestrian Australia received controversial video weeks before probe Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.

Australia's peak body for equestrian sports received a controversial video of Olympic rider Heath Ryan appearing to whip a horse weeks before an investigation was commenced.

joint statement from AFP, AP BBC News and Reuters says that their journalists in Gaza are struggling to feed themselves and their families

‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision | Clear Air Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days

"Those who took the time over the weekend to read the full report say [the the summary that there was no evidence that acid rain was affecting the art] is not so clear-cut, and that there are discrepancies between what it says and the summary released to the media by the WA government."

UN warns 14,000 Gazan babies could die in next 48 hours without food Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.

Humanitarian organisations warn it is not enough to tackle the hunger crisis gripping Gaza, as the British government suspends trade talks with Israel over its expanded military offensive in the strip.

Most memorable thing to ever happen at Princes Park? It's not mentioned in this story, but I don't think anything in the history of footy has or will surpass that momentous first game of AFLW on a hot February night at Princess Park.

On this island the birds are so full of plastic they crunch It's an exclusive tourist destination and one of the most pristine places on the planet. It's the last place you would expect to find birds with bellies so full of plastic that they crunch if you sque...

“what is happening to the mutton birds is happening everywhere.

Plastics and microplastics are being found in everything, including humans”

Two wannabe PMs, a media pack and the search for gold As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.

As Albanese and Dutton crisscrossed the country aiming to win over voters, ABC photographers were there to capture the best images of the campaign.

The Repressive, Authoritarian Soul of “Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends” Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.

Wilbert Awdry, who created Thomas the Tank Engine, disliked change, venerated order, and craved the administration of punishment.

Exclusive: Salmon from infected pens sold for human consumption Weeks before mass salmon deaths were revealed in Tasmania, the government quietly changed the designation of the bacteria killing the fish – which the industry now admits are being sold from infected ...

This week, Luke Martin, the chief executive of Salmon Tasmania, confirmed that salmon was being harvested for human consumption from infected pens: “Yes, absolutely, and that’s standard.”

- Gabriella Coslovich with a shocking exposé of salmon industry practices in @thesaturdaypaper.com.au ⤵️

Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure

The world is fast approaching temperature levels that will destroy capitalism, a top insurer has warned, with action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate.

Farmer says he destroyed important Indigenous eel site to kill weeds But the western Victorian property owner tells a court he did not know the significance of the "rocks in a paddock" before he wrecked a 1,500-year-old ceremonial ground with an excavator.

The court heard Mr McMaster was twice warned by senior heritage advisor John Tunn that he was interfering with a known Aboriginal heritage site as he removed the rocks.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

Your house is becoming uninsurable due to climate risks. Albo and Dutton won't mention it Premiums in disaster-prone regions have increased by up to 400%, posing a systemic financial risk. Don't expect it to be an election issue.

A house that cannot be insured cannot be mortgaged. No bank will issue loans for uninsurable property. Whole areas are already becoming not just unaffordable but completely uninsurable.
The implications seem too much for the duopoly to even consider.

Opinion: Living and dying through B.C.’s overdose crisis Documenting the everyday of a forever emergency

I wrote something for @theglobeandmail.com about my experience photographing the toxic drug supply crisis and the people I love who continue to fight for evidence-based solutions.

www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Exclusive: Leaked report shows warnings over ‘Black robodebt’ Despite being warned it could breach the Racial Discrimination Act, the Coalition government went ahead with a welfare program that punished First Nations people in remote areas.

"The Australian Government Solicitor first provided legal advice in 2015, stating there was a “medium” to “high” risk the proposed welfare program [Community Development Program] would breach the Racial Discrimination Act." They forged ahead. Yarn. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/law-cri...

Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Jobless, Lincoln asked himself one question to decide what to do next Lincoln Trainor arrived at university on the first day holding a pen and a notepad. Looking around, he realised he was the only student without a laptop. He is one of a growing number of Australians pursuing a new career later in life.

Lincoln Trainor arrived at university on the first day holding a pen and a notepad. Looking around, he realised he was the only student without a laptop. He is one of a growing number of Australians pursuing a new career later in life.

East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.

“At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe. “

The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.

“Ed Pierson seemingly knew what we all know when we soothe ourselves by thinking, They wouldn’t let it fly if it weren’t safe. We’re all relying on someone to be the ‘they’.”https://www.wired.com/story/boeing-whistleblower-737-max/

Major investigation launched into Darwin woman's 'suspicious' death Police have declared a major investigation into the death of 40-year-old Veronica Wellings, involving the major crime and domestic violence units, after her death at Darwin's largest hospital on Monday.

Police have declared a major investigation into the death of 40-year-old Veronica Wellings, involving the major crime and domestic violence units, after her death at Darwin's largest hospital on Monday.

Matt Gaetz at the Barbie premiere. He's wearing a pink sport coat with black skinny jeans and black monk-strap shoes.

Matt Walsh at the premiere of "What is a Woman?" He's wearing a small blue sport coat, grey t-shirt, black skinny jeans, and tan derbies.

In the last 30 years, skinny jeans have moved from "womenswear" to "androgynous" to "hip guy" to "passé." As I've said, it's ironic that some of the most critical voices in today's gender wars are wearing a cut that was once seen as a sign of declining masculinity in the West.

AFP statement on the White House's decision to bar AP from the Oval Office and from Air For One

Bob Katter Valentines card: Are you a thousand blossoms? Because I want you to bloom, but I ain't spending any time on it because in the meantime, every three months, a person is torn to pieces by a crocodile in north Queensland.

Happy Valentine’s 💖

BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.

Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social