Eric Tlozek
Eric Tlozek is an ABC News reporter based in Adelaide. He was formerly the ABC's Middle East correspondent (from 2018-21) and Papua New Guinea correspondent (from 2015-18). He is a video journalist who has covered major stories across Australia and the world, including the 2019 Sri Lanka terrorist attacks, Turkey's incursion into northern Syria and the 2018 PNG highlands earthquake. Eric was nominated as a finalist in the Lowy Institute's Media Award for best Foreign Affairs reporting in 2016 and 2017. Eric has been a journalist since 2003 and has worked for the ABC since 2007. He tweets from @erictlozek.
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Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue remembered as 'one of the most remarkable leaders this country has ever known'
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this story includes images of an Indigenous person who has died. Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue, who fought endlessly for the rights of her people, has died aged 91.
Analysis
analysis:The key question Israel must ask about its Gaza strategy
The question for Israel's government is how its campaign against Hamas — and its horrifying civilian toll — will prevent a new generation of people taking up arms? The answer, according to anti-terror experts, is not via military means, writes Eric Tlozek.
Regional drivers, motoring lobby calls for urgent fix of SA's roads as death toll soars
Farmers, regional residents and South Australia's motoring lobby want a backlog of road maintenance completed, amid the deadliest year on SA's roads since 2019.
Here's how you can help SA charities in the face of high demand
Charities in South Australia say donations have decreased this year in line with the rising cost of living. They are asking the community to donate goods, food or even volunteer their time in the lead up to Christmas.
APY Art Collective manager says panel's referral over art interference allegations 'kicks the can down the road'
The artists and manager of an Indigenous art collective accused of inappropriately intervening in Aboriginal art, say the government's failure to close the investigation is causing ongoing trauma to artists and damage to the industry.
Travelling this summer? You'll likely need multiple apps to stay across emergency warnings
After the Black Summer bushfires, a royal commission suggested a single mobile phone app for emergency warnings be developed. But that hasn't happened yet, meaning people travelling interstate need to download and familiarise themselves with multiple apps to keep safe.
Adelaide Hills residents urged not to over-clear native vegetation in preparation for fire season
Some landholders believe the heightened fears for this fire season could lead to people clearing too much native vegetation.
America has an idea for what post-war Gaza could look like. Here's why almost everyone is against it
As a humanitarian disaster unfolds in Gaza, the United States fears a power vacuum will soon follow. But Palestinian leaders say the current ideas for post-war Gaza aren't viable.
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analysis:US takes a new line with Israel, as growing death toll makes unconditional support untenable
The US has struggled to maintain support for Israel's offensive in the face of the shocking civilian death toll in Gaza. It is now taking a new line, writes Eric Tlozek.
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analysis:Israel's new assault on Gaza is like none other before it, but Hamas has been preparing its defence
Gaza City is encircled by tanks and the skies above are full of planes and drones. Now, after inching cautiously around its outskirts, Israeli ground troops are going in, writes Eric Tlozek.
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analysis:After a week of destruction in Gaza, the Palestinian death toll is climbing — and Israelis are facing a new threat
With its troops sweeping through Gaza, Israel has been unafraid to exploit its enormous advantages — and the Palestinian death toll is climbing. But Israelis may be about to face a new threat, writes Eric Tlozek.
'You can go, she has to stay': Australian man returns to Gaza after wife denied border crossing
Twenty Australians have successfully fled Gaza as 65 remain registered to leave, according to foreign affairs officials.
New assessments point to rocket failure in Gaza hospital blast, but questions remain
A week on it is still unclear who caused the blast at the al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, but more Western leaders and governments have sought to blame a Palestinian rocket for the explosion which killed many civilians.
Analysis
analysis:Biden tried to reassert US leadership in the Middle East, but left with fewer friends and greater risks
US President Joe Biden had hoped his Middle East visit would reinforce US leadership and calm a spiralling crisis in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks and Israel’s bombing of Gaza. Instead it was derailed by the explosion at a Gaza hospital, writes Eric Tlozek.
Many rushed to condemn Israel for the Gaza hospital blast. But what does the evidence say?
With Palestinian authorities claiming hundreds dead, many more injured and growing international outrage, the explosion at al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza demands examination and accountability.
No campaign outperforming Yes on social media, researchers say
Despite the prominence of pro-Voice views in mainstream and social media, researchers tracking polling found the Yes campaign failed to sway voters.
Analysis
analysis:The people of Gaza will pay the price for Hamas taking the violent path
An increase in conflict between Israel and Hamas only serves the interests of armed groups. And the people of Gaza will pay the price, writes Eric Tlozek.
Support for the Voice to Parliament lacking in Australian outer suburbs, polling suggests
About one fifth of Australia's population live in outer suburbs but this diverse group of voters are more likely to pick No in the upcoming referendum, pollsters predict.
Nathan suffered serious injuries at a police station — they charged him with assault
Each year, dozens of people claim to have been injured by police, but only a handful of officers end up facing court for those alleged assaults. In South Australia, police have been accused of charging their alleged victims instead, to stop their allegations being properly investigated.
National Gallery of Australia formally postpones exhibition featuring APY artwork
The National Gallery of Australia has indefinitely shelved a controversial exhibition of artworks from South Australia's APY Lands.
Thick fog covers large parts of South Australia's outback
William Creek tourism operator Trevor Wright told the ABC he had only seen such thick fog on a handful of occasions, which the BOM says has been caused by an unusual amount of moisture in northern SA.
Hayley left teaching to be an influencer and is thriving — but the industry isn't without pitfalls
Adelaide teacher and mum of four Hayley Berlingeri works 20 hours a week as a social media influencer. She says it's rewarding in various ways — but also comes with risks and downsides.
Man charged over extremist material granted bail, despite allegedly engaging with far-right groups while on remand
Cameron Brodie-Hall is accused of possessing documents related to "achieving mass awakening by taking down the system" and condoned successful terrorist attackers. The Supreme Court of South Australia granted bail on April 6, after it was refused the previous month by the District Court.
Santos apologises and removes image of Aboriginal elder from its website
Oil and gas company Santos has apologised to an Adelaide Aboriginal elder, who has asked to remove his image from its corporate materials in protest at the company's treatment of Indigenous people.
Renewables growth drives mining exploration to eight-year high in SA
As mineral exploration in SA reaches an eight-year high, resources companies are scouring remote parts of the state for commodities needed for lower-emission steelmaking, renewable energy generation and batteries.