Penny Travers
Penny Travers (nee McLintock) has been working as a digital reporter and producer at ABC Canberra since 2007. She began her career with the ABC in 2003 working as a radio news reporter in Toowoomba. After also working in Rockhampton, she joined the ABC's online team in Brisbane working as a presenter-producer. Penny currently photographs and reports on a wide range of events and issues affecting the Canberra community.
Latest by Penny Travers
Just two per cent of the ACT's population are Indigenous, yet a quarter of Canberra's prisoners are First Nations people
The independent review will first assess how the ACT has acted on previous recommendations and then offer practical measures to reduce Indigenous incarceration rates.
'Moron tourism': ACT police slam behaviour of some Summernats attendees following multiple incidents over weekend
An ACT police officer describes some Summernats festival attendees as a "sub-species of the human race" following a weekend of incidents across the capital.
From ships and planes to military dioramas and robots, scale models can be made of just about anything
Depending on the size of the model or diorama it can take weeks – or even months — to sand, assemble, glue and paint a miniature. For these scale modellers the process offers a chance to unwind.
World's first coin of 2024 celebrates space exploration and features King Charles's effigy
Hundreds of coin collectors were up early to try and get their hands on the first minted coins for 2024 at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.
'I'll send weekly updates': Lou runs a hotel for Canberrans to leave their plant babies
If you’re heading away over the holiday period you may have already organised your travel plans, worked out what you need to pack, and even booked the dog into a boarding kennel. But what about your house plants?
Andrew Barr reshuffles ACT cabinet to 'refresh' priority portfolios ahead of next year's election
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says his new-look cabinet "better aligns" portfolios and supports his government's 2024 priorities of health, housing, cost of living and infrastructure.
Gas produced by landfill is being captured and turned into energy to power Canberra homes
Renewable energy generated from methane produced by Canberra's Mugga Lane landfill is expected to power 10,800 homes and further cut greenhouse gas emissions under an expanded capture project.
Slip! Slop! Slap! jingle, I am Australian, Sherbet's Howzat named Sounds of Australia
The Slip! Slop! Slap! jingle, I am Australian, Sherbet's Howzat and a harmonica recording from the 1920s are among 11 new recordings added to the National Film and Sound Archive's Sounds of Australia registry.
ACT Greens leader defends handling of sexual misconduct allegations against Johnathan Davis
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury has defended his office's handling of allegations of sexual misconduct made against backbencher Johnathan Davis.
ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigns after sexual misconduct allegations
ACT Greens backbencher Johnathan Davis resigns as a member of the Legislative Assembly after allegations of sexual misconduct came to light last week.
Daughter 'traumatised' after finding mother fatally stabbed, father injured at Canberra home
The 65-year-old woman was found dead in her kitchen with stab wounds on Monday evening. Her 70-year-old male partner remains under police guard in hospital.
Why bees swarm and what you should – and shouldn't – do when you come across a colony on the move
Spring is the time of year when you're most likely to come across swarms of honey bees in seemingly random places. But beekeepers say swarms are nothing to fear and are part of the natural reproductive life cycle of honey bees.
'They're meant to be shared': Author Maura Pierlot is leaving books on benches around Canberra for you to find
Award-winning author and playwright Maura Pierlot is leaving books on benches around Canberra to connect people and spark conversations. And for ACT Children's Week, she's sharing kids books to bring joy to young readers.
Ngunnawal Elder says 'there's still hope' for reconciliation as ACT political leaders refocus on closing the gap locally
The leaders of both the ACT government and opposition say they remain committed to closing the gap despite the Voice to Parliament referendum defeat, as many First Nations Australians grieve the outcome.
'No words to describe the grief': Family of pilot, three children killed in plane crash near Gundaroo ask for privacy
In a statement released through NSW Police, the family of Queensland pilot Peter Nally and his three grandchildren ask for privacy as they "grieve and process this tragedy".
Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing of two female students at ANU
Twenty-four-year-old Alex Ophel makes a brief appearance in court, charged with two counts of attempted murder, two counts of assault and one count of possessing an object to be used to kill.
'Fire-resistant material is the key': Researchers in this lab are working to make buildings safer during bushfires
In the UNSW Canberra's new pyrometric laboratory, researchers are setting fire to protective clothing, car parts and building materials in a bid to develop better fire-retardant products.
Julie recently moved into a smaller house in her own backyard, will other Canberrans soon follow suit?
The ACT government says its new Territory Plan will create more homes and improve affordability. But how many people will actually turn their block into a dual occupancy?
Chip-loving magpie swoops in to join Australia's top 'big things' on new collectible coins
Just 18 months after swooping into Canberra, a giant magpie is being recognised as one of the nation's top "big things" on new $1 coins from the Royal Australian Mint.
What you can and can't do on the nature strip outside your Canberra home
From growing gardens and laying artificial turf to parking cars and trailers, here's what you can and can't do with the nature strip out the front of your Canberra home.
Search for possible missing woman at Gibraltar Falls suspended a day after passersby report hearing calls for help
A police search for a possible missing woman near Gibraltar Falls in the ACT's Namadgi National Park is suspended.
Australia's only honey sommelier is teaching others how to appreciate local flavours one jar at a time
Dusty, fruity, floral and woody are just some of the words honey sommelier Jessica Locarnini uses to describe Australia's vast range of honey flavours. She's on a mission to teach people across the country about the unique characteristics of honey.
Thinking about rolling out artificial turf? Experts are urging you to consider natural alternatives
Artificial turf is an increasingly popular choice for suburban backyards, offering an evergreen surface that requires little maintenance. But that convenience comes with a big environmental price tag.
Interest-free loans for solar will soon be restricted for Canberra households while encouraged for apartments
Under changes to the ACT government's Sustainable Household Scheme, only properties with an unimproved land value of $450,000 or less can apply for an interest-free loan to install solar products.
Union warns 126 extra police isn't enough to address Canberra's officer shortfall
The $107 million funding boost comes after continued complaints about the ACT having the lowest number of police per capita in the country.