Olivia Mason
Olivia Mason is a multi-platform reporter, and digital and social media producer for ABC News, currently based in Adelaide.
She has reported on a wide range of topics including health, politics and environmental issues for radio, television and online audiences.
She also spent some time reporting in Queensland from the ABC's Sunshine Coast office and has worked as a reporter for the ABC's national kids news program, Behind the News.
Latest by Olivia Mason
Blonde wigs and white bathing suits: Hundreds don Monroe look by the beach
What started out as a small community fundraiser with 50 participants has now turned into an event attracting hundreds of people, and even international supporters. The annual Marilyn Monroe Jetty Swim this year broke fundraising and attendance records.
For three years, Monique hasn't been able to scratch, swim or shower — until now
Monique was the first patient in SA to receive a full-body cast for treatment of scoliosis. After three years, she can finally take it off, but there are still challenges ahead.
'Lock them away and throw out the key': SA to fast track tougher laws for child sex offenders
The government and opposition want to see mandatory life imprisonment and lifetime electronic monitoring for repeat child sex offenders, but lawyers say they're concerned the proposition could have unintended consequences.
A new vaccine is about to launch against RSV — here's what we know
Respiratory syncytial virus gets noses running, but in the last few days it's also got tongues wagging — ever since it was revealed a new vaccine would soon be made available in Australia.
TGA approves RSV vaccine for use through private prescription for Australians over 60
A vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and will be available through private prescriptions for those 60 and above "very soon".
Review into origins of First Nations artwork refers allegations to investigative agencies
The South Australian government refers allegations over the origins of First Nations artwork to "investigative agencies". A review panel had considered claims that non-Indigenous staff members from the APY Arts Centre Collective intervened in artworks and made efforts to conceal the activity.
Adelaide couple allegedly stole medical items before being arrested over death of doctor Michael Yung, court told
A young couple has appeared in court charged over the death of Adelaide doctor Michael Yung after they allegedly stole from a pharmacy.
Young mum and teenage boy the latest to lose lives on SA roads
A young mother and 16-year-old boy are the latest to lose their lives on South Australia's roads as the toll hits 107 compared to 66 at the same time last year.
Disability advocates concerned taxi, rideshare drivers are illegally turning away assistance dog users
Guide Dogs Australia and Equal Opportunity SA are calling on the community to be more considerate of people with a disability amid reports some people using assistance dogs have been turned away by taxi and rideshare drivers.
Whale sculpture floats away as Adelaide Christmas display hit by storms
South Australia's Riverbank Christmas Lights Display, homes and businesses have been damaged by severe overnight weather.
Protestors rally on steps of parliament to call for royal commission after four women killed in SA
Advocates call for stronger action to address gender-based violence in South Australia following the deaths of four women in unrelated cases over the past week.
‘I’m just in shock’: Family violence prevention advocates in despair after four alleged killings in a week in SA
Family violence prevention advocates call for the public to acknowledge the four women found dead in separate and unrelated domestic incidents across South Australia in the past week.
Alleged shooter of SA Police officers charged with murder and attempted murder
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder over the shootings of two SA Police officers in SA's south-east, including Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig who died at the scene.
The best way to minimise illness risk on cruises, after Grand Princess COVID and gastro outbreak
We hear about outbreaks of illnesses like COVID-19 and gastro on cruise ships, but are you more likely to become unwell on a ship and how can you stay safe?
Iris's mother died when she was 19. Now she's helping others experiencing grief
Ms Leeson said losing her mum was isolating and lonely, but now she's found a community of women who have been through significant loss and are finding ways to support one another.
More diversity needed in booming gaming industry, Adelaide designer says
Chantal Ryan, who will speak at international convention South by Southwest, is using her platform to inspire and support other women to get involved in gaming.
Health authorities concerned about possibility of third TB cluster after two new cases detected in SA
Two new cases of tuberculosis have been identified in SA, with health authorities working on contact tracing.
Clothes and tyres driving plastic presence in SA waterways
The presence of microplastics in South Australia's waterways is largely due to fibres from synthetic clothing — and particles from tyres — entering rivers, creeks and the ocean, researchers say.
Adelaide's public transport network struggles to bounce back after COVID
South Australians working from home and using new modes of transport are among the reasons cited for the state's failure to return to pre-COVID levels.
Sarah was 14 when her mum died — now, she helps other kids going through grief
When her mum died in 2012, Sarah Powell was left feeling isolated and alone — but a camp for kids going through that same sense of loss and grief helped her process her emotions, and left her wanting to help others.
Hopes high-tech nesting boxes can help save native critters from 'terrible trajectory'
Timber boxes with infrared detectors and radio communications are creating hope for some of the country's most vulnerable species in an Australian-first pilot program on the Sunshine Coast.
Tarzan movies inspired this professor's love of jungles. Today he focuses on the benefits of vine control
Jack Putz has studied vines for 50 years. Now he has co-authored a study on how controlling them could improve the health of trees in the world's forests and increase their carbon uptake.
Inside the classes that give these women 'the best medicine'
In a community hall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, 40 women are cackling with raucous laughter and it is making them feel great.
Julie wanted to use her late husband’s Frequent Flyer points to see her grandchildren but they'd been cancelled
Months after Julie Jenner's husband died, she tried to access the Qantas Frequent Flyer points the couple had collectively accumulated. But as per a clause in the fine print, the points had already been cancelled.
Trying to sell his couch, Adam was targeted by six scammers in a few hours on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook users take it upon themselves to ban, report, and warn others of scams and fraudsters. Here are some tips for using social media to buy and sell goods.