Angelique Donnellan
Angelique Donnellan is the South Australia reporter for 7.30. She was political reporter for ABC News in South Australia and was nominated for a Walkley award for breaking coverage of the SA Government's leadership transition from Mike Rann to Jay Weatherill. Angelique has covered two state elections and several budgets. She started her career with the ABC in Port Pirie, with stints in Broken Hill and Mount Gambier.
Latest by Angelique Donnellan
Has your flight been delayed or cancelled? The reason why might surprise you
Many Australians have been stranded at airports in the past year and have often blamed the major airlines but industry insiders say missteps by a government-owned body are a major reason for the poor service.
It looks like an oasis, but the Riverlea development has been harbouring a secret
On the one hand, is a $3 billion development to accommodate thousands of families. On the other, is a burial site that is of immeasurable cultural significance. The problem? They are both on the same ground.
Australian man's romance lands him in the middle of Israel-Gaza war
Blake Jory grew up in Noosa. Last year on a European holiday, he fell in love with an Israeli woman. Now he's experienced war firsthand and his partner is soon off to the front line.
'Where can we go?': The Gazans who refuse to leave their homes despite the risks
The Abumarzouq family in north Gaza has heard the order to leave ahead of Israel's expected ground assault. While they know it's not safe to stay, they're not going anywhere.
Did Kobee's cry for help kill him? How a knife-wielding mentally ill young man was fatally shot by police
Early one May morning in 2019, 20-year-old Kobee Huddy was desperate for help. He called a mental health service for advice. Less than four hours later he would be dead – shot by police.
Australian 'Top Gun' pilot speaks publicly for first time since his arrest for allegedly training Chinese military pilots
Former US Marine pilot Daniel Duggan speaks publicly for the first time from his prison cell as he fights extradition to the United States over allegations he trained Chinese military pilots more than a decade ago.
Migrant says dreams of Australian residency soured by Cheesecake Shop franchisee
The Cheesecake Shop is one of the country’s most well-known cake bakeries. But now four former workers from one store have alleged they were underpaid more than a million dollars.
Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is accused of training Chinese military pilots by the US. His wife alleges he's caught in a 'political power play'
Australian citizen Daniel Duggan is currently in custody, pending extradition to the US on charges of conspiracy, arms trafficking and money laundering. But the timing of his indictment and arrest has raised questions.
Irrigators fear federal government's new water buybacks will devastate farming communities
The federal government has announced it will start a new round of water buybacks to help it achieve a key target under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
On the wrong side of the street: Why some property owners will miss out on flood protection
South Australia is bracing for what could be its biggest floods in up to 70 years. The local council is building an emergency levee in the river town of Mannum, but businesses on the wrong side of the road could be inundated by floodwaters.
Water flows in the Murray-Darling Basin are at their highest in years. So why are native fish suffocating?
The unprecedented floodwaters have led to the highest water flows in years across the Murray-Darling basin, yet native fish are dying — and the situation is expected to worsen.
Sophie alleges she was molested as a child. Her alleged abuser was allowed to leave Australia
Sophie Else, 29, is still waiting to have her day in court against the man she accuses of molesting her, despite charges first being laid two decades ago.
When Annabelle works from her office, she brings her dog
When Sydney recruitment officer Annabelle Gonzales heads into the office, she packs lunch for herself and her furry friend Lola.
Plans to bulldoze century-old heritage building leave advocates furious
In Adelaide, a dispute has erupted over the state government's plans to bulldoze a historic site to build a new city hospital. It's raised the question: Are some heritage sites more important than others?
'I've become more and more depressed': Why older Australians like Brett are nervous for their retirement
When Brett Clements got his first job at 15, he dreamed that, if he worked hard, he would be able to enjoy the fruits of his labour and retire at 40, but it wasn't to be.
Stranger than fiction: How Malaysian police turned a missing Adelaide woman from a victim into a criminal
Anna Jenkins went missing in Malaysia in 2017, and her remains weren't found for another three years. While her son Greg Jenkins believes she was the victim of a robbery gone wrong, authorities have tried to paint a different story, as the inquest into her death continues.
For decades, the bones were called exhibit UHR77/01. Now investigators know his name
There are 850 sets of unidentified human remains across Australia. Until now, there has been no national approach to compare missing persons cases against unidentified remains held in storage.
Will Australia's nuclear submarines end up being built overseas?
Senator Rex Patrick says "it looks more and more likely" that Australia's nuclear submarines may be built overseas, while one defence expert says we would be better off constructing them in the UK or US.
Ukraine citizens wrestle with difficult decision to stay or leave as Russia invades
Yana Koshelyeva lived in Australia for years before returning to her country of birth, Ukraine. Now she's sheltering in Kharkiv, refusing to leave her family or beloved pets.
Jeta Gardens resident Lottie Meek died with COVID-19. Her family is angry the facility wasn't better prepared
Sixteen residents at Jeta Gardens have died with COVID-19 since late December, and it's emerged the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission raised concerns last year about the facility's lack of preparedness for an outbreak.
Family concerned for immunocompromised son as school students return to classroom
Shelly Coad's five-year-old son Kai is starting school this week. But instead of feeling excited for his milestone, she's full of fear because of his health issues.
New Australian TV series about Indigenous vampire hunters to screen globally
Acclaimed Indigenous filmmaker Warwick Thornton's latest work is a television series that re-imagines the colonisation of Australia.
Could leasing nuclear submarines from the US address Australia's capability gap?
A former US navy intelligence officer says leasing US Los Angeles Class nuclear submarines should be considered to promptly upskill the Australian navy workforce and deal with an increasing threat from China.
Asbestos found in imported goods including toys and building materials
Unions and anti-asbestos campaigners are demanding more testing at Australia's border after revelations the deadly mineral is still slipping into the country despite a strict ban.
Critics say home quarantine still too restrictive as Australia prepares to reopen international borders
The federal government is moving to let vaccinated travellers quarantine at home once international borders reopen, but critics say Australia is lagging behind with its approach.