Emma Machan
Emma Machan is a digital designer for ABC News.
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From the bull ant to the irukandji, these are Australia's most painful creatures
By Brianna Morris-Grant with illustrations by Emma Machan
As Aussies head to the beaches and parklands this summer, we asked a venom expert to rank the top 10 most painful creatures they might encounter.
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How work, a cricket game and even just sitting at home can be catastrophic during a heatwave
Over the next few months, we'll endure heatwaves in different parts of the country. Extreme heat can be life-threatening for some people — and not necessarily the ones you expect.
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In Australia, El Niño has been linked to some of the worst droughts in modern history. Here's how it works
By weather reporter Tyne Logan
It was Peruvian fishermen, hundreds of years ago, who first noticed and named El Niño. Little did they realise they had named one of the most consequential climate drivers on Earth. This is how it works.
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We challenged an AI image generator and a human illustrator. Can you spot the differences in their work?
By Tom Williams, with illustrations by Emma Machan
We put an AI image generator and a human illustrator head-to-head. Here's what they came up with, but can you tell the difference?
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A device in every Iranian woman's pocket could end her life. It could also help topple her oppressors
By Allyson Horn and Emily Clark with illustrations by Emma Machan
Fearing for their lives, but resolute in their cause, the women and girls of Iran defy their oppressors and work around their crushing rule to spread the word of the rebellion.
Authorities knew a Don Dale detainee was at risk of 'payback'. Despite this, the juvenile was later 'mob attacked'
Exclusive by Jano Gibson, illustrations by Emma Machan
A juvenile inside one of Australia’s most notorious detention centres was "mob attacked" by other inmates, while a psychiatrist allegedly told another detainee the only way to stop their suicidal thoughts was "to shut down Don Dale", documents reveal.
Miriam already knew the budget would bring hard days. But for many Australians, it's an even bleaker picture
By Maani Truu, Leigh Tonkin, and Emma Machan
Meet Miriam. She's the "typical Aussie", juggling a family, a part-time job and a growing pile of bills. Not one policy in the budget's five-point plan for cost of living relief will help her now — but for millions like her, crunch time is already here.
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The world is facing a perfect storm — and Putin has made it worse
By political correspondent Brett Worthington
The ripple effects of concurrent crises are leading the world on a path to crushing hunger — and the possibility of more war.
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Gerri and her boyfriend went to a motel room. A photo of what happened next shocked America
By North America bureau chief Jade Macmillan and Joanna Robin in Washington DC
With no money and no access to legal abortion, a pregnant 28-year-old took matters into her own hands. In death, she became an icon. WARNING: This article contains details readers might find distressing.
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Tyrant, war criminal, megalomaniac: Vladimir Putin has many names in the West. In Russia, there's only one that matters
By former ABC Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant
Three months into his war, Vladimir Putin has learned the best way to protect power is to hang onto to it — at any price.
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Left voting to the last minute? Here’s everything you need to know for your electorate
Need help voting this election? Find everything you need to know with ABC's voter tool.
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The pill was a lifesaver for Lizzie, but when she came off it she was disappointed with what else was on offer
By political reporter Georgia Hitch
Contraception is a game changer for women around the world. But for many, the risks and side effects that come with it can take a real toll on their quality of life. So in 2021, what else is on offer and when are men going to be a bigger part of the conversation?
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Sarah arrived at work to see ambulances banked up. She knew they were coming for her
By The Specialist Reporting Team's Mary Lloyd and Nick Sas with medical reporter Sophie Scott
The ABC asked healthcare workers across the country to talk to us about their experiences in the system. These are their stories.
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Which countries include kids in their COVID vaccine rollouts?
By political reporter Stephanie Borys, with illustrations by Emma Machan and design by Andrew Kesper
The Prime Minister has all but confirmed 12- to 15-year-olds will be included in the vaccine rollout, so how does Australia compare to the rest of the world when it comes to vaccinating children?
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Meet the thrill seekers changing New Zealand's tourism industry
By political reporter Jade Macmillan with photography by Matt Roberts
New Zealand's adventure tourism industry is being transformed to make it available to everyone, and it's not as hard as it might seem.
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Where will you be in 40 years? Australia in 2061 at a glance
By Emma Machan
The latest Intergenerational Report has been released showing what the key issues will be for the country in four decades' time. Here are five key charts to give you an idea of what those are.
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analysis:Remember 'flatten the curve'? Here's how the PM's pandemic language has changed
By political reporters Emma Machan and Georgia Hitch
A year ago today, when Scott Morrison described the "rapidly evolving" situation surrounding a mystery virus in China, odds are he had no idea how significant it was about to become.
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Donald Trump doesn't need the popular vote to win the election
If you're feeling overwhelmed at the thought of watching the US presidential election, use our guide to zero in on the states that matter.
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'After this is over, I think I'm done': The heavy price our healthcare system is paying for the pandemic
By Mary Lloyd, Emily Clark and Sophie Scott with illustrations by Emma Machan
Over the past six weeks, the ABC asked healthcare workers to write in and tell us their experiences on the front line treating coronavirus. We received nearly 200 responses.
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The response to coronavirus dwarfs any other disaster
By Georgia Hitch, Emma Machan, and Andrew Kesper
The Government has forked out a record amount of financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, but how does it compare to spending on other disasters?
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A boy went missing in the bush 14 years ago. Today the technology that could have saved him remains unavailable
By Jack Snape
When the coronavirus shutdown finally lifts, Australians by their millions will return to their outdoor hobbies. But long-delayed technology that could save their lives in an emergency may not be delivered in time.
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Has recent rain helped towns running out of water?
By Caitlyn Gribbin and Emma Machan
Recent torrential rain is turning dust into mud in some drought-affected towns — and helping prevent them from running out of water.
Here are the towns running out of water
By Lucy Barbour, Caitlyn Gribbin and Emma Machan
Gardens are dead, people are skipping showers and water quality is worsening. ABC analysis finds the towns most at risk of running dry.
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The anonymous Australians who hacked into Islamic State and attacked its propaganda
Exclusive by political reporter Stephanie Borys
Sarah's life at work is so secret, not even her family knows what it involves. But now the ABC can reveal her role in infiltrating — and then tearing down — Islamic State's propaganda unit.
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Dammed if you do, damned if you don't: Australia's water infrastructure conundrum
By national regional affairs reporter, Lucy Barbour
With towns facing "zero day" water crises National Party MPs are frustrated not enough dams are being built, but states are spending billions to fix a system ill-prepared for crisis.
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