Jackson Worthington
Jackson Worthington graduated Curtin University in 2019 with a degree in Journalism. He started his career with The Examiner newspaper in Launceston, Tasmania. After a year working as a features and general news reporter covering Northern Tasmania, Jackson moved back to WA to work as a producer at ABC South West.
Latest by Jackson Worthington
Investigation launched after alleged violent altercation at children's hospital leaves patients scared
An alleged violent altercation between a patient and one or more security guards that left other vulnerable patients shaken again puts safety at Perth Children's Hospital under the spotlight.
Perth council struggling to cope with squalid houses and hoarders, demands WA government help
The City of Gosnells says local governments can only provide short-term solutions to extreme hoarding, and is calling on the state government to step in to provide better social support.
Warning next owners of embattled Perth Glory could be asked to stump up $25 million
Perth Glory players and staff are expected to continue to work as usual amid the search for a new owner for the A-League club, with foreign investment not being ruled out.
Taylor Swift fans shake off tour envy by partying with Perth psychologist-turned-DJ
Roger Harris went viral with his Taylor Swift mashups during the pandemic. Now he travels the world partying with Swifties.
'Unfair' practice of bulk-booking driving tests as learners struggle to secure test dates
The head of Western Australia's Department of Transport has strongly criticised the "unfair" practice of bulk booking and "reselling" driving test appointments.
Fatal attack drives latest shark fishing ban on Swan River foreshore
The Town of East Fremantle becomes the latest local government in Perth to ban shark fishing on the river's banks, following the death of 16-year-old Stella Berry in an attack earlier this month.
Salt and surf help reduce hospital time for kids on road to recovery
Children with chronic health conditions can spend a lot of time in hospital, but a new program is trying to change that by giving them a dose of surf, sun, and fresh air.
Fiona Stanley Hospital accepts donated breast milk for first time
The milk is given to premature babies when the mother can't produce enough. The move comes amid calls for more regulation to curb a growing black market for breast milk.
Parents fear higher costs and longer waits on vaccination
The City of Bayswater shuts down its immunisation clinics after parents were able to get their children vaccinated for free for more than 30 years.
How far would you drive to prove a point? These mates drove 13,550 km in electric cars
Harald Murphy and Pete Petrovsky set off from Perth in opposite directions in electric cars before reuniting in the Northern Territory.
WA city where you can 'eat, drink and be Aussie' makes prestigious top 50 travel list
Only two places in Australia made Time Magazine's list of the 50 best places to travel in the world.
How subscription sites are changing social media and launching 'sexfluencers'
Three years ago Fei Luna started sharing her life as a sex worker on social media. Since then she's gained thousands of followers.
Margaret River's clarion call for mental health resources after string of suicides
Lauren Healy's husband Craig died by suicide less than a week after returning home from a mental health clinic. She's sharing her family's tragedy in the hope something will change.
Centuries-old shipwreck bones hold clues that could help solve modern murders, scientists say
Murdoch University forensic scientists discovered miniscule one-celled organisms they say could identify where a body went into the water, or even how the person died.
'I'm just in shock': Tour operators hit hard as fire rips through WA's premier tourist region
As a huge bushfire continues to burn in Western Australia's premier wine and surfing region, tour operators are forced to put business on hold amid fears over what comes next.
With a potential disaster at their doorstop, the Margaret River community is waiting anxiously
As the Margaret River community worriedly watches a dangerous fire razing precious Boranup forest, memories of the devastating blaze destroying 39 homes resurface.
Margaret River blaze worsens amid second WA bushfire emergency near Yallingup
An emergency warning is expanded for a fast-moving bushfire near Margaret River in Western Australia as weather conditions deteriorate, with a second blaze in the South West region threatening lives and homes near Yallingup.
Mother's anguish as teenage son spends days in ED waiting for mental health care
A Western Australian mother calls for better mental health care for children after her son spent almost a week in a regional emergency department waiting for expert support.
Charli travels hours for life-saving care but there's hope it will soon come to her door
Michelle Williams has to drive her daughter more than two hours to access eating disorder support. A new study could bring it to her door.
For Emma, the chance to work in the hospitality sector was a dream come true
Emma Williamson is one of three people with Down syndrome who have started work at a South West hotel as part of WA's Open Employment program.
Dunsborough prepares for vaccinated leavers as mandate bars people from sanctioned events
The South West will host WA's only sanctioned leavers events this year and students will be required to show proof of having had at least one COVID-19 vaccine to enter.
Indian migrants club together to create community in Australia
A thriving cricket club born from mates playing on a Sunday is helping Indian migrants connect in Western Australia's South West.
Parents start trauma support group after 18yo son's tragic death
Tarryn and Scott Sanford's lives changed forever when their 18-year-old son died in a car crash. Now they want to help others.
Most residents in this regional city don’t want an arts centre, but they are still set to foot $26 million bill
A survey found 53 per cent of residents don’t want a new performing arts centre but the council is pushing ahead anyway.
14yo passenger dies after underage car crash in WA
Police say a teen and four young passengers were in the car when it collided with a tree near Donnybrook last week.