Briana Fiore
Briana Fiore is a Multi-platform Reporter, Photojournalist and VJ for ABC News in southern Western Australia. A former State Political Reporter, her interests include social affairs, politics, investigations and sport. She won a Young Australian Journalist of the Year Walkley Award in 2021. Email her securely at brianafiore@protonmail.com or ask for her signal contact.
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Jehovah's Witness elder called out for providing court character reference for child abuser
Child sex abuse survivor Kezia Whitton says she was shocked to learn an elder from her former church had provided a character reference for her abuser. But the religious leader is defending his actions.
Do religious ministers have to report historical child sex abuse?
Kezia Whitton was abused by her brother when she was five years old. Years later, her former church declined to report him to West Australian police — but in a different state, they may have had to.
When Kezia was five years old, her brother began abusing her. Her family and their strict religious community did nothing
The Jehovah's Witnesses are still dealing with child sexual abuse with their own internal investigations and not reporting all cases to police following the royal commission.
Man charged after alleged shooting incident on rural property
Police have charged a 37-year-old over an alleged shooting incident that occurred at a rural property in Western Australia's south.
Family pays tribute to 'kind, quirky and adventurous' 24yo after shock snorkelling death
Sam Colback was snorkelling alone at Muttonbird Island, off WA's southern coast, when he died, leaving his parents and 12 siblings devastated.
With Christmas just around the corner, these crustaceans are in high demand
A fourth-generation farmer says orders for yabbies are going gangbusters again this festive period, as people look for affordable seafood alternatives for Christmas lunch.
Bushfire victim has lived at seven addresses in the two years since her home burnt down
Louise Lodge didn't receive state or federal government assistance as not enough collective damage was caused at her burnt-out home for it to meet disaster criterion.
Elder slams partygoers for 'disrespecting' 2.7-billion-year-old sacred rock
A senior Indigenous leader criticises revellers for drinking on the sacred 2.7 billion-year-old rock, saying festival organisers and attendees "need to go read a bit of history".
Aged 90, Valerie is running a wildlife park — and she has no plans to slow down
The nonagenarian has a busy schedule looking after kangaroos, reptiles, emus and cattle, and hopes to keep it up until she gets her letter from "King Charlie" at 100.
When Demi's coach died, her country athletics team started training themselves
Young country athletes often face more hurdles than their city counterparts, but that may soon change.
It was formed 2.7 billion years ago and attracts visitors from across the globe but now Wave Rock is changing
Noongar man Michael Ward grew up in the area and says just as water helped form the rock, it's now contributing to its changing appearance.
Maddison and her family live in a tent. Her parents say they can't afford the fuel to drive her to school
Sixteen-year-old Maddison's family pays $360 a week to live in a tent after having to move out of their rental home when it went up for sale. The teenager has big dreams, but she worries about her future.
These salty plants grow in a farming wasteland and could feed the world's growing population
Farmers in Western Australia are turning salty wastelands into pillows of gourmet greens — and they're now in high demand in Australia's best restaurants.
Quirky cemetery for 'man's best friend' attracts tourists from around the world
Humans have buried their dead for more than 100,000 years. But dog cemeteries are a more recent phenomenon, especially in small towns.
Inside the fight to save a little town and its vulnerable bird population
The chicken-sized, chick-abandoning birds have one thing in common with the tiny bush town trying to save them.
Meet the grandpas going loco for life-sized toy locomotives
Keeping history alive and spreading happiness is why these train lovers build and ride miniature locomotives.
Chester has sheds full of old junk — and every piece of it sparks joy
From old cars and tractors to bottles and candlestick telephones, for those born before the 2000s, Chester Smith's massive vintage collection brings memories flooding back.
Why Karen refugees living in remote Australia finally feel hopeful for the future
From war-torn hills and valleys, to the sheep and wheat paddocks of remote Australia, the Karen people are determined to pass down their language and traditions to the next generation.
How this country footy club went from 'Australia's worst team' to premiership heroes
The ultimate underdogs have finally won a flag after winning just two games between 2008 and 2021.
Four teens rescued after climbing Bluff Knoll mountain amid poor weather conditions
Four teenagers have been rescued atop the popular mountain in Stirling Range National Park, in WA's Great Southern region.
What really happened to Peta Weber, who disappeared in 1997?
A coronial inquest hears harrowing details about what could have happened to the 25-year-old who has been missing for nearly 30 years.
'You're just relying on the next gym bro': Young men desperate for safe steroid advice
An increasing demand for steroids in young men has been linked to a growing uptake for a needle and syringe exchange program, leading to calls for more education on the side effects.
First Nations community mourns Indigenous man's death in custody at regional WA prison
An advocate says First Nations communities are angry and want their concerns taken more seriously following the death of a 41-year-old Aboriginal man who was found unresponsive in his cell at Albany Regional Prison.
How to keep momentum going for women’s football post FIFA World Cup
More female representation in coaching, more support from spectators at the local level and more equality in terms of facilities and pay is what the football community say is needed.
Five quick hits — Germany's pain may be Matildas' gain
Germany, two-time champions and number two-ranked side are out, but Morocco's Atlas Lionesses are dreaming of further success after victory against Colombia.