Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams is a reporter and producer for ABC News Digital. She joined the national news desk in 2022 after working for newspapers in regional Queensland and Tasmania.
Latest by Claudia Williams
Taylor Swift makes history with Album of the Year win at Grammys as Jay-Z calls out Beyonce snub — as it happened
By Liana Walker, Claudia Williams, Al Newstead, and Dan Condon
Taylor Swifts wins Album of the Year for Midnights after announcing when she will release her next record. Look back on how the Grammy Awards unfolded.
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US says strikes on Iraq and Syria are the 'first set of responses' — as it happened
By Claudia Williams, with Phoebe Hosier and Brad Ryan in Washington DC
President Joe Biden says the United States has launched strikes in Iraq and Syria against facilities linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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Five quick hits — De Minaur leaves us with one last highlight and Djokovic is sick again
By Hanan Dervisevic, Claudia Williams, and Jon Healy
Alex de Minaur gives us some memorable highlights on his way out of the Australian Open, while Coco Gauff tries to keep things in perspective. Here are five quick hits from day eight at Melbourne Park.
Alex de Minaur knocked out of Australian Open by Andrey Rublev in five-set classic
By Hanan Dervisevic, Claudia Williams, and Jon Healy
Alex de Minaur loses to Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev in their fourth-round Australian Open showdown, denying the world number 10 his maiden quarterfinal at his home slam.
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World number one Iga Świątek knocked out of Australian Open in 45-year first
By Hanan Dervisevic, Claudia Williams, and Jon Healy
World number one Iga Świątek is upset by 19-year-old Czech Linda Nosková in the third round of the Australian Open, as the fourth-round match-ups are finalised on day seven.
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Five quick hits — Djokovic joins Federer and Serena in exclusive club, koalas turn heads on court
A century of matches, fashion statements and Aussies dominating in the doubles. Here are five quick hits from day six at Melbourne Park.
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Alex de Minaur dreaming of career-best Australian Open run after third-round victory
Alex de Minaur is through to the fourth round of his home grand slam for the third consecutive year, triumphing over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in straight-sets.
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Five quick hits — Alcaraz hits the shot of the tournament and Zverev dodges trial question
Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Sonego showcase what's special about the Australian Open as Alexander Zverev hits out at trial questions. Here are five quick hits from day five at Melbourne Park.
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Medvedev pulls off all-time comeback as Kokkinakis, Tomljanovic bow out
Daniil Medvedev has pulled off one of the great Australian Open comebacks, coming from two sets down to win a titanic struggle that finished after 3:30am.
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Barbie fails to win major Golden Globes as Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Succession shine — as it happened
By Shiloh Payne, Jared Richards, and Claudia Williams
Oppenheimer claims best drama at the Golden Globes as it dominates the film categories, while two Australians score wins — as it happened.
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Think you remember everything that happened last year? Test yourself with our 2023 mega-quiz
2023 may feel like it stretched on for a decade, but it really was only 12 months! Can you answer all our questions about last year's biggest stories and key moments correctly?
High school students 'burnt out' from increasing pressure to attend university
Researchers who examined the experience of students leaving school and pursuing further education find young people are facing increasing pressure to attend university.
Smoking on the decline as mental health diagnoses climb: Here's what new data tells us about Australia's health
The latest National Health Survey shows the number of Australians smoking each day continues to drop.
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Taylor Swift is TIME'S Person of the Year – here's how she landed the crown
As TIME's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift cements her status as a pop culture juggernaut. But what goes into the decision — and who gets the final say? Here's everything we know.
Sunak stresses importance of providing aid to Gaza during Israel trip, as Dutton calls on Albanese to visit — as it happened
By Lara Smit, Claudia Williams, Dan Nancarrow, Brianna Morris-Grant, Debra Killalea, Sian Johnson, Tavleen Singh, Caitlin Rawling, Tom Williams, and Riley Stuart
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says Palestinians are victims of Hamas's attack and stresses the importance of providing humanitarian access. Look back on our live coverage.
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'Hamas should be crushed': Netanyahu wants sanctions against any nation who meets with terror group — as it happened
By Liana Walker, Riley Stuart, Lara Smit, Leonie Thorne, Inasha Iftekhar , Daniel Keane, Audrey Courty, Caitlin Rawling, Claudia Williams, Debra Killalea, Tom Williams, and Brad Ryan
Displaced civilians in Gaza say after mosques and schools were hit by Israeli air strikes, they have nowhere to find safety, while Israel recruits advocates for the country online.
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'Combat activity' around Gaza as IDF shuts down wide perimeter — as it happened
By Andrew Thorpe, John Lyons, Lara Smit, Leonie Thorne, Riley Stuart, Matthew Doran, Claudia Williams, and Debra Killalea
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu will form a unity government with key opposition figure Benny Gantz, as Gaza's only power plant shuts down and aid agencies plead for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.
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Barrage of rockets launched from Gaza towards Israeli city of Ashkelon — as it happened
The Israeli defence force reports sirens sounding across the country, as Hamas fires a fresh barrage of rockets.
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'We are going on the offensive': Israel to blockade Gaza as reservists called up en masse — as it happened
By Brianna Morris-Grant, Lara Smit, Emily Clark, Gavin Coote, Debra Killalea, Claudia Williams, and Riley Stuart
Since Saturday's surprise assault, Israeli aircraft have been pounding Gaza targets while its ground forces have battled to retake control of border villages and towns overrun by Palestinian gunmen.
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Aboriginal leader says Voice proposal 'ill-conceived', as Albanese tells voters 'No will leave us nowhere' — as it happened
By Caitlin Rawling, Claudia Williams, and Julian Fell
Look back at our live coverage of the Voice to Parliament campaign on Friday, October 6.
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PM slams 'Nazi rhetoric' as Thorpe reveals she's faced violent threats in Voice debate — as it happened
By Caitlin Rawling, Claudia Williams, and Julian Fell
Look back at our live coverage of the Voice to Parliament campaign on Thursday, October 5.
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More than 900,000 early votes cast in Voice referendum in three days as AEC reaffirms impartiality — as it happened
By Caitlin Rawling and Claudia Williams
Australians will be voting in the referendum on October 14. Look back at our live coverage of the campaign on Wednesday, October 4.
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Fires in NSW reach emergency level as Victoria, Tasmanian fires downgraded — as it happened
By Jessica Riga, Audrey Courty, and Claudia Williams
Bushfire emergencies are unfolding in multiple states, with residents of Abernethy in NSW told it is "too late to leave". Fires in Victoria and Tasmania have been downgraded. Look back at our live coverage.
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Tribute acts 'get a lot of heat' but musicians say it's 'all about having fun'
One of the most successful ABBA tribute acts of all time says beyond having strong vocals and bright costumes, incorporating "satire and parody" is key to cutting through with fans.