Keira Proust
Gosford, NSW
Keira Proust is a reporter based on the NSW Central Coast. Keira started as an ABC journalist at the South East NSW bureau in 2020 after a stint at the ABC Illawarra station. She has a Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies majoring in journalism. She is passionate about telling stories from regional Australia. She's particularly interested in stories about the environment, Indigenous affairs, gender issues, music, politics and travel. Got a story? Get in touch: proust.keira@abc.net.au
Latest by Keira Proust
Hilary was one of the 'star girls' of the Australian military. But like many women, she has been largely forgotten — until now
Photojournalist Carla Edwards has spent 14 months collecting stories about women in the Australian military to shine a light on their contributions during conflict and wartime.
Almost $10m of Sara Lee debt to creditors won't be paid, hurting small providers
The desserts manufacturer is in administration, but the company will not repay a "shocking amount of money" to its creditors.
Police officers charged over 'free for all' brawl that left NRL player bloodied and bruised
Two NSW police officers have been charged with assault after a brawl with NRL star Tom Starling on the state's Central Coast more than three years ago.
Angel never thought she'd see her niece again, then she saw a handprint at her high school
The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.
Hidden in a suitcase for nearly a century, 'rare' photos of royals, sporting moments and WWI are now up for auction
Hundreds of photographs captured during the 1800s and 1900s have been found in a suitcase on the New South Wales Central Coast after being hidden for nearly a century.
Aboriginal art site vandalised for the second time in 6 months by potentially 'well-intentioned' visitors
Despite surveillance cameras put in place after vandalism in late 2023, rock carvings that are thousands of years old at the Bulgandry Aboriginal Art site have been deeply scratched to make them stand out.
'Valuable contributors to society' escape conviction for blocking world's busiest coal port
A NSW magistrate says climate protesters who stopped coal ships during a blockade of the Port of Newcastle in 2023 acted out of "genuine" concern for the environment.
Shooting gold medallist Michael Diamond's gun ban upheld, dashing hopes for 2024 Paris Olympics
A tribunal found that granting a gun licence would not be in the public interest despite Diamond arguing he could be trusted.
Michelle's 4yo son was killed by a car 10 years ago. She's been fighting to reduce child road trauma ever since
The number of child pedestrian deaths is not decreasing in Australia, according to new research, and advocates are calling for more educational campaigns and vehicle safety measures to address the issue.
Hawkesbury River crash survivor among those calling for action to improve safety on Old Pacific Highway
The Cowan resident, who vividly remembers the collision that killed a young motorcycle rider and left her with a fractured spine, is among locals calling for a change in attitude on the roads this summer.
This family spent four months trying to travel from England to Australia without flying, and nearly did it
From Somerset in England to Sydney in New South Wales, the trio spent four months crammed into buses, boats and trains to get to a sister's wedding, and arrived with days to spare.
Vape ban will fuel violence and mental health issues among strung-out youths, psychologists warn
Youth workers and psychologists say more support will be needed for young people suffering withdrawals if new bans are successful.
Teen breaks down as he's found not guilty of murdering his former friend, 13, with a kitchen knife
A teenager who stabbed another young boy to death during a street fight on the NSW Central Coast nearly two years ago has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the Supreme Court.
Teen accused of Kariong stabbing murder tells Supreme Court he did not mean to kill former friend
A teenager accused of stabbing his former friend to death with a kitchen knife during a pre-planned street fight on NSW's Central Coast has told a jury he did not fully understand the knife could kill someone.
Elderly woman dies almost two weeks after alleged nursing home sex assault
The woman in her 90s had been residing in a Bateau Bay aged care home where police allege she was attacked by a 34-year-old man.
Australia's last Riverboat Postman remains the 'lifeblood' of this community
Established in 1910, the Riverboat Postman takes mail to people living along the iconic Hawkesbury River. It is now the last service of its kind in Australia.
As an iconic lighthouse turns 120, its keepers' descendants have come home
The children of lighthouse keepers who manned the Norah Head beacon in the 1900s say they want to make sure it's "here for everyone" in the future, as they return to the site for its milestone anniversary.
Teenager stabbed boy, 13, to death with kitchen knife during street fight, court hears
A jury has heard a planned street fight on the NSW Central Coast lasted less than three seconds before a 13-year-old boy fatally stabbed another 13-year-old boy.
Vandals damage Aboriginal sites older than 'the pyramids of Egypt' on NSW Central Coast
There are calls for better education about Aboriginal cultural heritage sites after rock carvings dating back thousand of years were vandalised at separate sacred sites in NSW.
Heavy transport industry wants more certainty as nation transitions to net zero
Electric trucks are already a reality in some places across Australia but the industry says it's been left behind in the nation's transition to net zero.
Accused drunk driver's bail revoked after car crash that killed 9yo Central Coast boy
Bellingen woman Kristie Fiona Anne Merrett has pleaded guilty following a fatal car crash on the NSW Central Coast, which led to the death of a local boy, aged nine, in January.
Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing on NSW Central Coast
A 30-year-old man is charged with murder after the body of another man with stab wounds was found in a vehicle at a Umina Beach car park earlier this week.
Passport stamps are being phased out. What does that mean for the future of travel?
Countries around the world are moving away from issuing physical entry and exit stamps and others are going completely paperless, leaving travellers feeling nostalgic.
Extra time thriller and the battle of the west keep Koori Knockout crowd on edge
The Newcastle Yowies and Walgett Aboriginal Connection take home the titles in a nailbiting day of rugby league.
Offshore wind zones touted as possible energy solution, but some young Aussies don’t want them in their backyard
Offshore wind zones are being established right around Australia, but some communities say there are too many unknown risks.