Isaac Nowroozi
Isaac Nowroozi is a multiplatform journalist based in the Canberra newsroom. He started at the ABC as a cadet in 2018 and has worked as ABC Darwin's 7pm news anchor. He also worked for Sky News in Sydney. In 2022, Isaac was nominated for a Kennedy award for his reporting on Indigenous affairs. He is on Twitter: @isaacnowroozi.
Latest by Isaac Nowroozi
Federal government commits to keeping the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra
The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Andy and his assistance dog should be able to catch new buses, but the ACT government is yet to receive them
A fleet of new buses that would bring the ACT into compliance with disability laws is yet to arrive in full.
Linda Burney says there is everything to gain and nothing to lose by supporting the Voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney names four priorities for the proposed Voice to Parliament in a speech to the National Press Club, after growing pressure to detail how it would benefit First Nations people.
Corruption watchdog tipped off about vaguely worded CIT contracts more than a year ago
The ACT Integrity Commission is investigating a $5 million contract for advice and mentoring that the education provider bought from a consultant.
Canberrans suffering from a record-breaking hay fever season may be waiting until next year for reprieve
Three La Niña weather events in a row create the perfect storm for extreme pollen production never before seen in the "hay fever capital of Australia".
Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public
A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging officers interfered in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann.
'Women still with their catheter bags': New mother recalls Calvary Hospital fire evacuation
An electrical fire at the hospital this week forced an evacuation and the closure of maternity services, prompting concerns about the impact on new parents and the extra burden on staff at other hospitals.
'Confronting' study reveals psychological toll everyday racism is having on Indigenous Australians
Research from the Australian National University finds that eliminating everyday discrimination could halve the burden of psychological distress among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults
Buyers of off-the-plan homes in Campbell complex left in limbo after development fails to secure finance
Approval for The Foothills apartments at the base of Mount Ainslie was granted almost two years ago. But work on the site has now been stalled until at least the end of next year.
'We have flooded 11 times this year': These residents often have to canoe to town for supplies
Residents of this NSW town have been trapped for weeks at a time by floodwaters, but the council says it doesn't have the money for a bridge.
Aboriginal flag to permanently fly at Yass Soldiers' Memorial Hall after opposition nearly brought it down
Since August an Aboriginal flag has flown outside the Yass Memorial Hall, but some said the decision was made without due process. Now, months after the flag was raised, a decision has been made to keep it there.
No turning back for Australian War Memorial redevelopment, with contracts signed and ground broken
The last of three contracts for the controversial redevelopment is signed and much of the work on the site is already underway.
ACT government decriminalises small amounts of illicit drugs including speed, heroin and cocaine
The ACT decriminalises small amounts of commonly used illicit drugs, becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to do so.
Canberra's house values are falling across every suburb, but prices in the capital are still high
Experts say prices in Canberra are tied to interest rates, and if they keep rising then prices will keep falling.
'Stop the cowboys': Canberra's construction giants join union in call for stronger regulations
Canberra's construction union has joined in an unlikely coalition with five construction companies to call on the ACT government to implement compulsory licensing for a range of on-site trades.
Should Canberrans expect more high-density developments in the suburbs?
High-rise buildings are becoming a regular feature in Canberra's town centres, but residents are split on how development should be handled in the suburbs.
'It was panic stations': How this Canberra man found himself standing guard during Queen Elizabeth's coronation
Eighty-nine-year-old Gordon Robson remembers Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953 as if it was yesterday.
Australian Sports Commission finds hundreds of staff were underpaid
A review into staff entitlements reveals 377 casual staff were underpaid in September 2020. The Australian Sports Commission says 315 have since received the outstanding funds.
'Focus on the design': Building an energy-efficient home doesn't have to break the bank
Energy efficiency requirements for new homes will increase in October next year, but design choices like north-facing windows can help lessen the cost.
Senior doctor launches legal action over handling of alleged safety concerns in Canberra Hospital's ICU
Canberra Health Services and two hospital executives are facing legal action over their handling of allegations of safety risks within the Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital.
ACT government rejects call for sentencing review after man who crashed into cop car issued corrections order
ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury rejects Canberra police union's call for a review of sentencing after a man who crashed a stolen vehicle into a police car was issued an intensive corrections order.
'It's still dangerous out there': Sydney weather warning as SES deals with 4,297 calls for help
Sydney is likely to earn a reprieve from the wild weather today but residents are warned "it can change quite dramatically" as catchments continue to rise and major flood warnings are issued for Liverpool and Milperra.
Healthcare workers threaten more industrial action after turning down 3pc pay rise offer
Nurses and midwives in NSW reject the state government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise and will consider further industrial action.
CIT CEO temporarily steps aside as Integrity Commission announces investigation into consultancy contracts
The chief executive of the Canberra Institute of Technology agrees to take leave until an investigation into the latest in a series of controversial consultancy contracts is completed.
Family of driver killed while delivering food gets $830k in landmark decision
A landmark court ruling finds Xiaojun Chen was an employee of Hungry Panda when he died after being hit by a bus in Sydney, entitling his widow and children to compensation.