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Melinda James

Melinda James

Verified

Journalist and Host, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Australia

Final Covers

Trains , Crime , Court

Doesn’t Cover

offensive, illegal, porn, etc

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 165

  • Winemaker blames hazard reduction burn for ruining multi-million-dollar crop

    By Brooke Chandler, Melinda James Verified| ABC News (Australia) Verified A grape grower and winemaker in the New South Wales Southern Highlands says he has been left millions of dollars out of pocket after his grapes were ruined by a nearby hazard reduction burn. Dave Lorentz, the owner of Cherry Tree Hill Wines near Sutton Forest, said he was unable to use about 60 hectares worth of fruit destroyed by the smoke. Mr Lorentz said he was still coming to terms with the fallout. "This is just absolutely devastating for the whole region and my business," he said.

    By Brooke Chandler, Melinda James Verified · ABC News (Australia)

    Mar. 25, 2025

  • University of Wollongong job cuts climb to more than 270 as non-academic staff let go

    By Nick McLaren Verified, Melinda James Verified| ABC News (Australia) Verified The University of Wollongong (UOW) has announced up to 10 per cent of non-academic staff are set to lose their jobs in the latest round of redundancies. The university has announced plans to cut up to another 180 jobs as part of a major restructure, bringing total job losses this year to around 276.

    By Nick McLaren Verified, Melinda James Verified · ABC News (Australia)

    Mar. 24, 2025

  • Winemaker blames hazard reduction burn for ruining multi-million-dollar crop

    By Brooke Chandler, Melinda James Verified| ABC News (Australia) Verified A grape grower and winemaker in the New South Wales Southern Highlands says he has been left millions of dollars out of pocket after his grapes were ruined by a nearby hazard reduction burn. Dave Lorentz, the owner of Cherry Tree Hill Wines near Sutton Forest, said he was unable to use about 60 hectares worth of fruit destroyed by the smoke. Mr Lorentz said he was still coming to terms with the fallout. "This is just absolutely devastating for the whole region and my business," he said.

    By Brooke Chandler, Melinda James Verified · ABC News (Australia)

    Mar. 25, 2025

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Company Info

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's national public broadcaster, established on July 1, 1932. Initially modeled after the BBC, it was renamed in 1983 to reflect its expanded multimedia role. The ABC is funded primarily by government grants and operates as a statutory corporation governed by an independent board, ensuring editorial independence. ABC provides a wide range of services, including radio, television, and digital content. It operates several radio stations, including ABC Local Radio and Radio National, and launched its television services in 1956. The ABC also offers online streaming through platforms like ABC iview and produces podcasts. It has a strong focus on news and current affairs, maintaining international bureaus and providing parliamentary broadcasts since 1946. The ABC is dedicated to promoting Australian arts and culture and serves all Australians with a commitment to accessibility and diversity.

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