Arianna Levy
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Arianna is a multi-platform reporter and producer in the ABC Brisbane newsroom. She joined the ABC in 2019 working in Sydney, Coffs Harbour and Orange. She was previously the News Breakfast reporter for Sydney. You can email her at levy.arianna@abc.net.au or find her on twitter at @ariannnalevy.
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Queensland has announced major changes to address the state's housing crisis. Here's what's changing
The Queensland government has made several announcements in a bid to address growing concerns around housing affordability and supply. Here's a breakdown of some of the key changes in the works.
'My whole life was pulled apart': Complaint filed against child protection department, with class actions to follow
Cassie is one of hundreds of claimants to sign up for a landmark class action against five state child protection departments.
If you're walking out of the house drenched in sweat — it's not the humidity
The dew point in some parts of the south-east of Queensland has tipped to 26C, exceeding that of equatorial countries like Singapore.
Queenslanders to sweat through heatwaves, rain and humidity
Queensland can expect more wet weather this week, combined with sticky heat, after a recent spate of record-breaking minimum overnight lows.
Authorities rescue sightseers trapped by rising floodwaters, but is there more flooding to come?
One area that saw rain-induced flooding was Charters Towers, where emergency services rescued 14 people after they became trapped overnight.
Hollywood stars among record number of tennis fans at Brisbane International
The Brisbane International is gripping fans from across the world as tennis fever sets in.
Isn't it meant to be El Niño? Here's why it hasn't been the hot, dry summer we expected
When the Bureau of Meteorology declared an El Niño, there were warnings of a hot and dry summer. But for thousands of Australians, that's not been the case at all. Why not?
'Normalness amongst the chaos': Queensland's first virtual hospital school helps sick kids keep learning
When Ayla was diagnosed with Leukaemia earlier this year, one of her biggest worries was falling behind at school.
Homicide detectives investigate stabbing death of woman in Kallangur
Homicide detectives are investigating the stabbing death of a woman, found with critical injuries near a home believed to have been deliberately lit on fire north of Brisbane.
Queensland sex workers label laws 'draconian' amid push to decriminalise industry
Dozens of people have rallied in Brisbane's CBD to decriminalise sex work, as Queensland's peak union body condemns the state government for failing to introduce a bill to do so before the end of the year.
Quick resale of properties hits 10-year high, biggest spike recorded in regional Queensland
An increase in the short-term sale of properties — those that are bought and sold within three years — has hit a 10-year high, with the biggest spike in regional Queensland, according to a national outlook of housing trends.
Baby Thea died not long after birth. Her parents say 'things could've been different' if health professionals listened
While she was waiting to be stitched up post-birth, Meg had to yell across the room to doctors to ask what was going on with her baby girl Thea, who passed away just hours later.
Palestinian supporters gather at Australia's major capital cities, as Sydney's Jewish community rallies in separate event
Following weeks of protests, thousands of Palestinian supporters take to the streets of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, as Jewish community is told of the rise of anti-Semitism at a rally in the Sydney CBD.
Police charge 90 young offenders with 'posting and boasting' about their crimes
New laws introduced in March created an "aggravating factor" for car thieves who post footage of their offending. It carries a jail term of up to six years.
As Sameer stood in support of his homeland, he counted the hours since he last heard from his family in Gaza
Sameer's siblings, cousins and other family members all live in Gaza. When he spoke to us, it had been 12 hours since he'd last heard from them — and he didn't know if they were still alive.
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live moment:Rainfall brings reprieve to southern Queensland, as authorities label theft of fire truck a ‘low act’
Much needed rainfall has helped fire crews bring dozens of blazes under control, but authorities have warned the reprieve won't be felt across all of Queensland.
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live moment:Focus remains 'protection of life and property' as interstate help arrives to support fire crews in Queensland
Conditions have eased Thursday, but there are still a multitude of bushfire warnings in southern Queensland, where dozens of homes have been lost.
Brisbane man avoids jail after mother killed while moving bag with vintage rifle inside
Cristian Lawlor pleaded guilty to dangerous conduct of a weapon and unlawful possession of a weapon which caused the death of his 53-year-old mother.
Residents urged to stay inside as toxic smoke smoulders from suspicious fire in Sydney's north
Authorities are concerned about potential toxic fumes from the blaze which broke out overnight at a warehouse in Sydney's north, and may continue to smoulder for several days.
Domestic travellers left stranded after four days of cancellations at Sydney Airport
Virgin Australia customers are believed to be the most affected, as delays and cancellations continue at Sydney Airport.
Fair Work crackdown across four states finds dozens of farms not paying workers correctly
In northern NSW, more than half of the businesses investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman were found to be non-compliant with workplace laws.
Town population set to triple as the world's best surf lifesavers arrive for the World Cup
Woolgoolga, on the NSW mid north coast, today learned they'll host international athletes for the Summer of Surf World Cup.
After nearly 60 years, these sisters finally met face to face
Two long-lost sisters have been brought together as part of a project that aims to heal Indigenous intergenerational trauma from the Stolen Generations.
Firefighters 'staggered' as deaths from winter house fires triple
An elderly woman on the NSW Mid North Coast has died in an early morning house fire. Authorities are disturbed by an alarming spike in fire tragedies.
After fleeing from war, getting her driver's licence meant Sylvie could provide for her children
In regional Australia a licence to drive is critical for social integration, so a driver's program on the NSW Mid North Coast has been assisting migrants with not only their driving skills but fostering life-long friendships.