Journalist and digital producer, ABC Melbourne
Ashleigh Barraclough is a journalist and digital producer for ABC Melbourne, focusing on local news in Australia. She covers a wide range of topics including sports, politics, environment, and social issues. Ashleigh's articles provide in-depth coverage and analysis of current events, aiming to inform and engage the local community.
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Ashleigh Barraclough's reporting predominantly focuses on local news in Tasmania, with an emphasis on government announcements and evolving stories. Her coverage includes a mix of crime-related topics, sports events, activism, public safety issues, as well as social and environmental concerns.
When reaching out to Ashleigh with pitches or insights for potential coverage opportunities, consider offering information related to Tasmanian government initiatives or ongoing developments that align with her focus areas such as crime, sports events, activism efforts (including gender equality), public safety concerns like animal welfare and homelessness. Additionally, providing expert commentary or exclusive insights into evolving local stories would likely capture her interest.
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By: Ashleigh Barraclough
Renewable energy company SunCable has its eyes on a site in Tasmania to manufacture an undersea power cable from the NT to Singapore, but a requirement for a 200-metre-high tower means the factory would host the state's tallest structure.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
A former Tasmanian Labor MP has faced court over allegations she punched her ex-partner Troy Shane Richardson in the face and verbally abused him during their relationship.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
A group of eight Tasmanian devils from northern Tasmania are bound for new homes in the United States as "ambassadors" for their species.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
A group of eight Tasmanian devils from northern Tasmania are bound for new homes in the United States as "ambassadors" for their species.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
A teenager intentionally hit her sister's partner with her car, which resulted in the man having his leg amputated at the knee, a Tasmanian court has heard.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
A Tasmanian man convicted of attempting to kill his ex-partner and murdering her new boyfriend entered their home in the early hours of the morning and stabbed them, while his own son tried to stop him.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
In short: Tasmanian man Kerry Whiting was this week found guilty of the 2021 attempted murder of his former partner and the murder of her new boyfriend.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
In short: Another 16 past deaths at the Launceston General Hospital have been referred to the coroner following an independent investigation.
By: Ashleigh Barraclough
In short: Kerry Lee Whiting has been sentenced to 38 years for the "appalling" stabbing of his former partner and her new boyfriend.
By: Louise Miolin, Ashleigh Barraclough
Homelessness charity Strike It Out has been told by Launceston City Council to remove two mobile trailers containing "sleeping pods" and showers from the streets of Launceston.
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