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Caitlyn Davey
Caitlyn joined the ABC in 2021, having worked in the UAE reporting on community issues, as well as working in lifestyle journalism for more than 10 years.
She is passionate about animal welfare, health and travel.
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Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz after US strikes — as it happened
The United States has joined Israel's war against Iran, with Donald Trump saying its bombers have "obliterated" three Iranian nuclear sites in a "spectacular military success". Read how events unfolded.
Sports stars hit the red carpet at Dally M Awards at Royal Randwick Racecourse
The NRL and NRLW's finest are out tonight for the Dally M awards at Royal Randwick Racecourse. See the fashion on the red carpet as the stars arrive.
He wasn't the smartest, most successful or strongest, but Chandler Bing was an underdog we loved
College roommate, secret lover, best friend, proud duck owner — Chandler Bing was a well-loved Friend, and one that gave us many laughs over the course of 10 seasons of the hit sitcom.
Israeli death toll rises to more than 600 after Hamas attack — as it happened
Israeli officials in the US say the death toll from the attack by Hamas is now more than 600, with over 1,800 injured, while 100 civilians and soldiers have been kidnapped.
A bladder condition nearly destroyed my kidneys and made me realise we need to talk about incontinence
Incontinence is a health issue affecting one in four Australians, but shame and embarrassment often stop people from seeking help, writes Caitlyn Davey.
Jana Pittman would tip water on herself every race to hide the fact she'd wet herself: She's not ashamed any more
Jana Pittman is a world champion, doctor and mother - and suffers incontinence. She's one of the five million Australians that have continence issues.
Lisa was a nurse in the COVID outbreak unit. She would regularly wet herself from the PPE
During the height of the pandemic, Lisa was working as a nurse in the COVID outbreak squad. She had to leave the unit due to incontinence. Lisa is one of 5 million Australians suffering incontinence.
Further earthquake shakes Türkiye at magnitude-7.5 - as it happened
More than 1,300 people have died in a magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Türkiye and Syria and the death toll continues to climb.
Buddhist community 'heartbroken' after fire devastates temple in Melbourne's south-east
Melbourne's Buddhist communities are devastated after an "inferno" engulfed the temple last night. More than 80 firefighters battled to douse the flames, which have left the temple at risk of collapse.
Wednesday beats out Dahmer in Netflix streaming records, but Squid Game still reigns supreme
Tim Burton's series Wednesday, based on a new interpretation of the Addams Family, exceeds 1 billion watch hours, putting it in the top three most-streamed shows of all time on the platform.
'Too late to leave': Remaining residents in multiple Victorian towns told to find shelter as floodwaters rise — as it happened
Emergency services tells anyone who has not yet evacuated multiple impacted towns in northern Victoria there is no time left to leave safety as floodwater rise, while the flooding threat remains in Tasmania and New South Wales.
Queen Consort Camilla says Queen Elizabeth II 'carved her own role'
Queen Consort Camilla pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, saying "it must have been so difficult for her being this solitary woman".
'Powerlifting saved my life': How Lily Riley overcame cancer to break weightlifting records and star in a movie
Lily Riley is hot off a record-breaking powerlifting competition where she squatted a massive 240kg, taking home the Australian record as she eyes the world record.
Coalition's support of Clive Palmer 'certainly did have an impact' on vote in WA, Michaelia Cash says — as it happened
Michaelia Cash says the Coalition's initial support for Clive Palmer suing the WA government had an impact on the vote in her state, where Labor picked up four seats from the Liberal Party.
Albanese promises to bring Australians together, fully commits to Uluru Statement from the Heart — as it happened
Newly elected prime minister Anthony Albanese says his team will work every day to bring Australians together, saying he will lead a government "worthy of the people of Australia".
Russian televisions hacked to read 'blood on your hands from thousands of Ukrainians' — as it happened
Televisions in Russia were hacked on Victory Day with messages reading "There is blood on your hands of thousands of Ukrainians and hundreds of murdered children".
'They misjudged it': Escapologist left paralysed after stunt gone wrong
An escapologist known for his daring acts on Britain's Got Talent has been left paralysed after a gruesome accident during rehearsals for America's Got Talent: Extreme.
Regional Australians feeling the brunt as cost of living skyrockets — as it happened
Residents in regional Australia are telling the ABC prices for fuel, food and homes are rising sharply as the election approaches.
Children with severe disabilities tied to beds as thousands were abandoned, human rights groups say - as it happened
Human rights groups say the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to thousands of disabled Ukrainian children being abandoned in institutions that can't look after them.
Estimated 50,000 troops stretched along 480km front involved in Russia's attack on Donbas
Russia has launched a large-scale attack on the Donbas region in Ukraine's east, attacking along a 480-kilometre front, according to Ukrainian officials.
Zelenskyy says he will not surrender Ukrainian territory to end the war — as it happened
With Russia amassing more of its forces to the east of Ukraine and looking set to increase its assault on the Donbas region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is not willing to give up territory to do a peace deal.
EU ambassador accuses Russia of abducting Ukrainian children - as it happened
The European Union's ambassador to Ukraine, Matti Maasikas, accuses Russia of abducting Ukrainian children.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of deporting thousands into 'filtration camps' — as it happened
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of deporting hundreds of thousands of people from occupied Ukrainian regions into what he calls "filtration camps".
Zelenskyy warns Ukraine will need 'more help if we are to survive this war'
In a video address to South Korea's National Assembly, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is concentrating thousands of troops in Ukraine's eastern regions, saying his country will "need more help if we are to survive this war".