ABC Backstory

Incontinence is a health issue affecting one in four Australians, but shame and embarrassment often stop people from seeking help, writes Caitlyn Davey. 

Like so many of us, life over the past 12 months, post the gloominess of lockdowns and introspection it dealt, has meant that I have a new set of responsibilities that need attending, and so life must change.

What was meant to be a quick scenic holiday to the Himalayan mountain town of Manali turned into a monsoonal disaster trip. But for the people who live here, it could take years to recover, writes South Asia correspondent Avani Dias.

We wanted the story to reflect the weight of evidence, but were acutely aware that the science is new and evolving. We believe we got the balance right, writes Mark Maley.

After securing an internship last year, Vanessa Vlajkovic has been working for ABC News Digital, editing articles and advising on how to make our content more accessible for people who are visually impaired.

Confidentiality laws have long kept the plight of people whose finances are controlled by the state hidden from view, but there are growing calls for the agencies these vulnerable people depend on to be subjected to greater scrutiny.

When filming a story about Mick Curran and Jamie Teh, producer Kristine Taylor discovered a common mistake sighted people often make when interacting with people who are blind.

We travelled thousands of kilometres, navigated croc-filled waters and an encounter with a deadly taipan to record the stories of Indigenous Elders on Country for the ABC's One Plus One program.

After a tumultuous posting marked by natural disasters and disrupted by the COVID pandemic, Indonesia correspondent Anne Barker signs off, reflecting on the big stories, the highs and lows.

With more than two-thirds of Australians actively avoiding the news because it brings them down, Piia Wirsu explains why the ABC has created a new podcast with the sole purpose of making you feel good. 

As the ABC's East Asia correspondent, Bill Birtles has covered geopolitical tensions, the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and at one point made headlines himself.

I work as the social media producer for Q+A and have seen the things some of you write about Stan Grant. If you knew what your relatives and close friends are saying behind the comfort of their screen, you would be horrified, writes Neryssa Azlan. 

For 20 years, triple j's Like A Version has grown from humble beginnings to one of the most recognised media segments in Australia with an enduring legacy.

Tribal fighting has long been a persistent and devastating part of life in the PNG highlands – but the introduction of high-powered weapons, money and politics has taken things to a destructive new level. ABC presenter Hilda Wayne visited the highlands to speak to those affected.

From forging unexpected friendships to spending their first parliamentary pay cheque, six federal parliament newbies share their experiences with the ABC's new social-first show that uncovers the realities of life inside the Canberra bubble.

International Girls in Information and Communications Technology Day aims to encourage women and girls to pursue careers in the technology sectors and the ABC's Lisa McTiernan proves it's never too late to turn to tech.

Every now and then, the Reserve Bank of Australia locks up a group of financial journalists and the ABC's Michael Janda is often one of them. He explains why this is good for reporters, and for you.

When Tahlea Aualiitia talks about hosting the ABC's new Pacific-focused news and current affairs TV program, The Pacific, her voice breaks and she becomes emotional. It's a career milestone, but also much more than that.

Foreign Correspondent reporter Stephanie March gives an insight into one of the most challenging assignments of her career, dealing with confronting scenes of terrible suffering, security threats and logistical difficulties while filming a story about Somalia's hunger crisis.

To mark Harmony Week, Chinese-born journalists Bang Xiao, Echo Hui and Samuel Yang are for the first time sharing their experiences of working in journalism in Australia.

Journalist Indira Naidoo shares her experience of finding meaning and how spirituality can help us navigate the darkest moments of our lives.

ABC Sport journalist and reporter Tracey Holmes is honoured for her stellar career with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Australian Sports Commission Media Awards.

Carol Ferrone takes us behind the scenes of what happens filming Back In Time For The Corner shop and art director Jason Schara explains the lengths producers go to for historical accuracy.

A timelapse video of the production team creating a shop from the 1850s.

Europe correspondent Isabella Higgins was on the ground as Russia invaded Ukraine 12 months ago and gives an insight into the challenges of reporting in a war zone.