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Bec Symons

@BecSymons

News and sausage sizzle enthusiast. Journalist in Gippsland via @abcnews. Views are my own. Got a tip? [email protected] or [email protected]

 Sale, Victoria
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Joined January 2014
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Congratulations to @mfjmonash alumna @BecSymons for winning the @RPCVic Best News Story (TV) for her ABC Gippsland story about an alleged assault case. @MonashUni @Monash_Arts #monashjournalism
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Congratulations to RPCV Awards 2023 winner for Best News Story Television: Bec Symons of ABC Gippsland for ‘When Daniel Hayes disappeared from the AFL, he didn't share his pain – now he is suing his junior coach’ .#RPCVAwards Sponsor: Nutrien Ag Solutions
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🏆 This is a big deal! Journalist of the Year - sponsored by @VicFarmers. Congratulations to the finalists (listed in alphabetical order). Media Outlet of the Year finalists announced 9am tomorrow. @athomo45 @BecSymons @Hwtippet @jstorycarter @TamaraMcDonald3
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Best News Story (TV) - sponsored by @AuNutrien. Congratulations to the finalists (listed in alphabetical order). @BecSymons, Daniel Miles, @Hwtippet, @mikaelaortolann & @sarahtlawrence.
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My apologies…😅 Welcome to our world. @triplej @abcnews
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Best Feature Story (Online) - sponsored by Marcus Oldham. Congratulations to the finalists (listed in alphabetical order). @BecSymons, Gavin McGrath, @Hwtippet & @jstorycarter
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AusNet plans to set up a power generator in Loch Sport, as around 2,000 homes remain cut off from the grid in Victoria's Gippsland. An @AusNetServices spokesperson told ABC Statewide Drive the power in most homes will be restored by 10pm AEDT tonight. abc.net.au/news/2023-10-03/l…
Fires in NSW reach emergency level as Victoria, Tasmanian fires downgraded — as it happened

Fires in NSW reach emergency level as Victoria, Tasmanian fires downgraded — as it happened

Bushfire emergencies are unfolding in multiple states, with residents of Abernethy in NSW told it is "too late to leave".  Fires in Victoria and Tasmania have been downgraded. Look back at our live...

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@BecSymons is getting ready to go live on ABC News Breakfast with the latest on the Gippsland bushfires @mjrowland68
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New obligations for Airbnb and other short-term accommodation hosts in Victoria's Bass Coast. It comes amid reports the Victorian Government will consider a short-term accommodation levy as high as 7.5 per cent. abc.net.au/news/2023-09-16/b…
Melbourne's playground, Phillip Island, slugged with Airbnb tax

Melbourne's playground, Phillip Island, slugged with Airbnb tax

A Phillip Island property owner is weighing up whether or not he puts his home in the short-stay accommodation pool as the council adds new obligations for hosts.

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Victoria has gone rogue (again) this time over water @abcnews @ABCRural @MurrayDarlingAs abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/v…
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Growing up, Kim Savige knew she was different, but it was not until her son Gus was diagnosed that she received her own diagnosis. Now she's helping other families cope while waiting for services and specialists. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-23/a…
Kim grew up feeling different from her peers. When she sought help for her son, she realised why

Kim grew up feeling different from her peers. When she sought help for her son, she realised why

After Kim's 10-year-old son was found to have ADHD and autism, she received her own diagnosis. Now she's helping other families cope while waiting for services and specialists.

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EXCLUSIVE: Erin Patterson, woman at centre of suspected Leongatha mushroom poisoning, gives her account of fatal meal abc.net.au/news/2023-08-14/m… via @ABCaustralia

Woman who cooked suspected poisoned meal details where she bought mushrooms

The woman who cooked a meal that is believed to have contained poisonous mushrooms and led to the deaths of three people gives a lengthy written statement to police detailing her account of what...

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Interest rate pause no help for regional Victorian home owners selling properties as repayments increase abc.net.au/news/2023-07-05/i… via @ABCaustralia
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Police are searching dense bushland in East Gippsland, in an attempt to find missing man John Swiety. Mr Swiety hasn't been seen since the 17th of March, when he travelled around four hours to the rural community of #Goongerah in the middle of the night. abc.net.au/news/2023-06-20/p…
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'Invisible robbers' stealing millions in phone porting scam labelled as 'terrifying' abc.net.au/news/2023-06-16/s… via @ABCaustralia

'Terrifying' phone porting scam stealing millions but cybersecurity experts say it's unavoidable

Claire Harrison says she's still recovering from losing her identity and tens of thousands of dollars by mobile porting fraud, where scammers port your mobile number to another device.

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Paediatric waitlist 'crisis' leaves regional Victorian families desperate to access care - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2023-05-19/p…
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VicGrid says residents are 'confused' over transmission lines planned for the south-east abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-0…

Residents reject plans to host wind farm transmission lines on their land in south-east Victoria

Residents in line to host renewable energy infrastructure thought they knew the ground rules, but say they remain confused and in the dark about plans for transmission lines across their region.

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VicForests slammed for its handling of FOI request after allegedly spying on woman abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/o…
Sarah was allegedly 'spied' on by a government agency. Years later, it still hasn't given up her...

Sarah was allegedly 'spied' on by a government agency. Years later, it still hasn't given up her...

A government agency that allegedly spied on a woman to "dig up dirt" is slammed by Victoria's Information Commissioner, who says the agency should apologise for its response to her request for...

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Not long ago I was at a Gippsland festival struggling where vendors were struggling to process transactions. Regional tourist operators are wanting their business to thrive but they need infrastructure that will keep up. abc.net.au/news/2023-03-08/t…
Simon forked out for satellite internet for his pub when the local mobile data towers stopped coping

Simon forked out for satellite internet for his pub when the local mobile data towers stopped coping

Regional tourism and hospitality operators say the potential of peak-season trade is being hampered as essential services crumble under the weight of big crowds.

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The turnover of regional journalists at the ABC is crazy. Experienced reporters leaving for Comms jobs because they're stuck on low bands with no path to progression. It's not good enough. Pay them properly so they can continue serving their communities #dontdiscountabc @withMEAA
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