Ethan French
Ethan French is a reporter for ABC South West, based in Bunbury WA. Ethan was the 2023 Caroline Jones scholar recipient and spent his first year with ABC working in the Northbourne newsroom in Canberra, ACT.
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Regional venues with less money to pay musicians as their touring costs go 'astronomical'
Music manager Nathan Farrell says performing outside of the big cities is essential to building up a "truly national presence" but some artists are struggling to go the distance.
2023's best cartoons 'keep people engaged in issues with a bit of humour'
This year's Behind the Lines exhibition features cartoons on everything from artificial intelligence and the Voice referendum to the cost-of-living crisis and the Matildas.
Push for plaques on signs for Canberra suburbs not named after prime ministers
A group of former ACT chief ministers is urging the ACT government to include special signage for all of Canberra's suburbs – not just those named after ex-prime ministers.
'Like you’re under the microscope': First Nations people like Cecilia are feeling the mental health impacts of the Voice debate
The divisive debate around the proposed Voice to Parliament is seeing some First Nations people navigate an increase in cultural load, racism, and discrimination, and it’s having an impact on their mental health.
If you're a graduate with an English-sounding name, you may be closer to securing a job than some of your peers
Young culturally diverse Australians continue to face discrimination when trying to find work, according to recent studies. Experts found non-Anglo Australians struggle to get a job interview, despite being well qualified, and some are altering their identities on paper to get a fair go.
It's still winter, so why are magpies already swooping?
A magpie attack can be a terrifying experience, and this year reports of swooping in the Canberra area seem to be coming in a little earlier than usual. We asked an expert about the usual behaviour of this sometimes aggressive bird as springtime approaches.
Could young people lead Australia to vote Yes in the Voice to Parliament referendum?
Millennials and members of Generation Z have never voted in a national referendum before, but they may decide whether the constitution changes this year.
Shiree's run ended with a dislocated ankle and an 11-hour wait in the snow for rescue
Shiree spent hours in the freezing bush of Namadgi National Park, waiting for help after injuring her ankle. Now she's among those advocating for good preparation before heading out for a bushwalk.
'Rate of abandonment unacceptable': Animal shelters overflowing as pet surrenders reach all-time high
Pets are being surrendered across the country at an alarming rate, and with interest in adoptions waning, animal shelters are struggling to accommodate the influx of animals.
Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton, who has Noongar heritage, says he will vote yes on Voice to Parliament
Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton announces his support for a Voice to Parliament, putting him at odds with the party's deputy leader Jeremy Hanson.