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Eden Gillespie

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Investigative journalist at ABC News in Qld | Hmu Eden.Gillespie96@proton.me or Gillespie.Eden@abc.net.au 📧🕵️‍♀️

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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The estranged husband of a woman allegedly murdered overseas has been prohibited from selling three properties the pair owned together. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
abc.net.au
Husband of woman allegedly murdered overseas denied bail variation
The estranged husband of Rehana Parvin, whose body was found in Bangladesh in 2024, will not be allowed to sell the three homes they owned together.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Children in care have told harrowing stories. Now it’s up to the government to act www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...
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Children in care have told harrowing stories. Now it’s up to the government to act
The challenge is enormous, but the inquiry's report has made clear inaction is not an option for the sake of Queensland's children, Eden Gillespie writes.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A youth advocate has told the ABC he’s handed back his Order of Australia Medal honour after pleading guilty to assaulting several hogtied teenagers he met through the charity he founded. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...
abc.net.au
Youth advocate who assaulted teenagers hands back OAM
Cody Schaeffer, who founded the charity Borderline Australia, last week pleaded guilty to assaulting five teenage boys he met through his work.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
A child safety inquiry will prioritise reviewing the complaints system for those working and caring for children in the sector following an investigation by the ABC.
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Child safety inquiry to prioritise complaints system after ABC investigation
The complaints system for residential care workers will be a "key early focus" of an 18-month review into Queensland's child safety system.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
An ABC investigation has seen internal reports detailing days of chaos & violence inside a residential care home. A worker turned whistleblower says the traumatised teens should not have been placed together – & had a "punch-up" at the shops beforehand www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
abc.net.au
Workers threatened with weapons and 'jumped' inside residential care homes
The ABC has spoken with several workers who are urgently calling for an independent complaints mechanism that allows reports to be made anonymously and without fear of reprisal.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Queensland police Detective Inspector Glenn Horan allegedly used police database to track former partner www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
abc.net.au
Detective allegedly used police database to track former partner
The prosecution alleges Inspector Glenn Horan suspected his then-partner, Senior Constable Celeste Batticciotto, was in a relationship with someone else.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I've had some people ask what they can do about this. If you do see something, as an individual the best course of action is report it to the RSPCA and your local police service.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
An ABC investigation has uncovered links between Australia and the shadowy international trade of dog fighting. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
abc.net.au
Secretive, lucrative: Australia's links to the shadowy world of dog fighting
The frozen semen of dogs with fighting bloodlines is being sold to overseas buyers, as an ABC investigation reveals international links between the illegal blood sport and Australia. Warning: This sto...
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Emergency Alert for Moreton Island “TAKE SHELTER NOW in the strongest part of the building you are in. This will be away from big windows. It could be a bathroom or hallway. Stay indoors until safe.”
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
The waiting is the worst part. Stay safe everyone. #cyclonealfred
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
A busy sandbag station on Bribie Island. I spoke with locals who are preparing early for the cyclone by clearing the yard, charging batteries & making sure they have plenty of food and water.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
A handy emergency kit for the days ahead #cyclonealfred
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
The Queensland premier says QPS Commissioner Steve Gollschewski "has the full support of the Queensland Government following his decision to step down due to health reasons."
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Lmao this Otter summary of an interview I did
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Queensland's police commissioner has promised a "full investigation" into allegations a 12-year-old disabled boy was coerced into drinking toilet water at a watch house. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
abc.net.au
Queensland police to investigate 'concerning' watch house allegations
Queensland's police commissioner has promised to investigate allegations a 12-year-old disabled boy was coerced into drinking toilet water at a watch house.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
A 12-year-old boy with a disability was allegedly tormented by an older child in a Queensland watch house for more than an hour — including being coerced into drinking urine — despite the area being covered by CCTV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
abc.net.au
Disabled boy allegedly coerced into drinking urine in police watch house
A 12-year-old boy with a disability was allegedly tormented by an older child in a Queensland watch house for more than an hour, despite the area being covered by CCTV.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message amp.abc.net.au/article/1049...
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Jenni Hermoso stood up to the powerful. Her court win sends a strong message - ABC News
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Lucked out with the most angelic pup ❤️ This is Suki
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially harassing London policeman www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...
abc.net.au
Sam Kerr keen to be 'back on the pitch' after being found not guilty of racial harassment
The Australian soccer star has been on trial for calling Constable Stephen Lovell "stupid and white" amid a dispute about a taxi ride in January, 2023.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Everyone should read this brilliant piece by @benitakolovos ‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?’ www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘Rape is effectively decriminalised’: how did sexual assault become so easy to get away with?
Few alleged offenders are found guilty. Many victims are retraumatised. What is getting in the way of the Australian criminal courts providing justice to sexual assault survivors?
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
After an epic three week holiday, I’m back at work tomorrow. The Philippines is magical ✨
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Catch the full story on ABC News Qld @ 7pm 📺
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Unimaginable abuse took place behind the walls of Wolston Park. Now, the ABC has been given exclusive access to capture this fading nightmare. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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'Death will hunt you down': Inside Queensland's house of horrors
In the late 80s, Debbie Manson was detained in Osler House, an adult ward for women judged criminally insane. For the first time, our camera crew has been given exclusive access to capture this fading...
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
After today, I’ll be taking a few weeks off to recharge 🏝️ 👋. I’ll be back in February to get stuck back into some investigations for ABC’s Qld team.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Happy New Year Queensland ❤️
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
A very tame 7pm fireworks @ Bribie Island
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Australian women who developed a type of benign brain tumour after using a popular contraceptive are considering joining a class action www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Contraceptive linked to brain tumours prompts call for class action
The contraceptive Depo-Provera has been linked to an increased risk of developing a non-malignant brain tumour, prompting lawsuits in the US and Canada. Now Australian patients are considering a class...
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Investigations into death of Queensland firefighter Izabella Nash expected to probe lack of thermal imaging cameras
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Investigations into death of firefighter to probe whether rescue was delayed
Investigations into the death of a Queensland firefighter will likely assess the lack of thermal imaging cameras on the day, as well as issues with training and torches, according to emergency service...
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
4.00 Wallow in self pity 4.30 Stare into the abyss 5.00 Solve world hunger - tell no one 5.30 Jazzercize 6.30 Dinner with me - I can’t cancel that again 7.00 Wrestle with my self-loathing IM BOOKED
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Dominique Pelicot found guilty of all charges in rape, drugging trial that shocked the world www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Frenchman Dominique Pelicot found guilty of raping his wife, all other charges
The verdicts for Pelicot and 50 other co-accused are being handed down in the French city of Avignon.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Second time getting COVID and this time it’s knocked me about more than the 2022 version I had. Stay safe out there!
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea will be stripped of government-provided housing and healthcare under a new deal that forces them to cover all living expenses with a single allowance. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
abc.net.au
PNG asylum seekers stripped of government-provided housing under new deal
The asylum seekers were sent to PNG more than a decade ago under an offshore processing deal with Australia, which has since ended.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
In an email to QPS staff, seen by the ABC, the Qld police commissioner says “it is disappointing that some of the reporting today did not reflect” the service’s commitment to “enhancing inclusion.”
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
A review into the Queensland Police Service has found systemic discrimination against women and First Nations people. The state's human rights commissioner says it's not just a case of rooting out the "bad apples www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
abc.net.au
Live: Review into Queensland police finds systemic discrimination against women and First Nations people
The Queensland Human Rights Commission interviewed more than 2,800 former and current QPS staff for the review.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Ok but this just broke me 😭https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/sick-cockatoos-spark-psittacine-beak-and-feather-disease-warning/104577296?utm_source=abc_news_web&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_web
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Sightings of featherless, deformed cockatoos spark warning about backyard bird feeding
Avian experts warn people not to feed birds amid a highly contagious and incurable virus that causes feather loss and beak deformities, ultimately resulting in a "long, slow death".
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
😎😎
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Off to the Qld Clarions we go 😎
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Exclusive: An SES volunteer who drowned on her way to a job was unaware that Fire & Rescue had already attended & dealt with the family in need, sources say. They say gaps in communication between the SES & FRS meant the volunteers were in the dark before heading out. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
abc.net.au
SES volunteer who drowned on her way to help family from floodwaters was unaware they had already been saved, sources say
As part of an ABC investigation, more than half a dozen emergency sources have claimed the SES volunteers were not needed on the job that day and were unaware a different crew had already assisted the...
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
MaroonSky to the moon
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Fave Twitter account has migrated over here. Yessss
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Love this generation amp.abc.net.au/article/1046...
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Schoolies on the Gold Coast shun alcohol and partying for avocado toast, sun and exercise - ABC News
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
*Woman just exisiting/ going for a run* Four beeps, two screams, one person approaching while she’s at the outdoor gym with headphones on
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024
A number of artists and creators have made their home on Bluesky, and we hear their concerns with other platforms training on their data. We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Been stuck on this train into Brisbane for 35 mins when a Qld Rail worker just came through and offered us all water 😂
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Both the Qld premier & opposition leader are on Threads but not BlueSky. Seems like pollies are slow on the uptake here atm
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
There’s nothing I love more than a good Qld story tip. I’m covering investigations on the ABC state news team. So please get in touch if you have suggestions on things we’re missing/ should be covered. Eden.Gillespie96@proton.me 📧
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
The Guardian says it won’t post on X anymore. Will be interesting to see how many news sites follow this move & migrate over here 🦋
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Let’s goo
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
New from me: Queensland Fire Department moves to replace its gender advisory group as staff raise serious concerns www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
abc.net.au
Queensland Fire Department moves to replace its gender advisory group as staff raise serious concerns
Several Queensland Fire Department sources say they are worried the Gender Equity Advisory Group will be axed after a "confusing" meeting.
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Eden Gillespie @edengillespie.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Anyone else getting a stream of new follow notifications post the US election?
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