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Sean Nicholls

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Editor, ABC Investigations [email protected] or [email protected] Signal: seannic.01 Opinions my own, not necessarily those of the ABC.

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Joined January 2011
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Chair of childcare operator at centre of Injinoo abuse scandal quits after Four Corners investigation abc.net.au/news/2026-10-28/c… via @ABCaustralia
Chair of childcare operator quits after abuse scandal

Chair of childcare operator quits after abuse scandal

Ugari Nona announced her resignation from NPA Family and Community Services on Facebook as the ABC began promoting a Four Corners investigation into a childcare centre in Far North Queensland.

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Little Zak's is one of the country's fastest-growing childcare chains. It also has the highest proportion of centres subject to enforcement action among the country's 26 largest long daycare operators. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-27/c…
Childcare is undergoing a 'reckoning' but safety gaps remain

Childcare is undergoing a 'reckoning' but safety gaps remain

Governments have introduced sweeping changes to fix systemic failures in childcare, but advocates say a bigger shift is needed to address the dominance of for-profit providers.

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Aged care funding algorithm neither fair or consistent, ombudsman finds abc.net.au/news/2026-10-26/o… via @ABCaustralia
Law must change on aged care algorithm to allow human override, ombudsman says

Law must change on aged care algorithm to allow human override, ombudsman says

A damning report has laid bare serious concerns about the use of Australia's automated aged care funding system.

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The latest investigation into childcare by @adele_ferguson and @Chris_Gillett_ . Don't miss this confronting but important Four Corners program tonight abc.net.au/news/2026-10-26/c… #ABCInvestigations
Childcare worker's 'monstrous' assaults on kids captured on CCTV

Childcare worker's 'monstrous' assaults on kids captured on CCTV

Behind the doors of a small childcare centre, a worker went on a violent spree. Parents are still searching for answers. 

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Case of accused paedophile barrister Mark Dennis prompts former charity insiders to speak out. By @CharlotteGriev1 @KylesTaylor @Daryna_Zadvirna abc.net.au/news/2026-10-25/m…
Accused paedophile barrister asked Cambodian woman to help find 'virgins'

Accused paedophile barrister asked Cambodian woman to help find 'virgins'

The arrest of a Sydney barrister turned children's charity chairman on child abuse material charges prompts reflection across the charity sector in Cambodia about how they balance fundraising with...

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An extraordinary, exclusive interview with an Australian teen lured into a sadistic online cult linked to reports of suicide, animal torture and school shootings overseas, known as The Com. By @Daryna_Zadvirna and @NinahKopel More on @abc730 tonight. abc.net.au/news/2026-10-05/a…
The FBI calls this type of cult 'modern-day terrorism'. It has found its way to Australia

The FBI calls this type of cult 'modern-day terrorism'. It has found its way to Australia

They are sadistic and manipulative, often targeting children through digital platforms. Now, as part of an ABC investigation, a teen tells how an online cult incited her into ritualistic acts. 

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Dark Menace - a new Background Briefing investigation by @CharlotteGriev1 and @KylesTaylor abc.net.au/listen/programs/b…
01 Dark Menace | The Chairman's Secrets - ABC listen

01 Dark Menace | The Chairman's Secrets - ABC listen

He was a silk at Sydney's most prestigious criminal defence chambers. And the former chairman of a celebrated charity protecting vulnerable children, where some called him "godfather". But he went by...

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Australian and Cambodian police are investigating accused paedophile Mark Dennis's network and links to celebrated charity Sunrise, following his death after being charged with possessing child abuse material. New investigation by @CharlotteGriev1 abc.net.au/news/2026-10-02/p…
Police investigating accused paedophile's links to celebrated charity

Police investigating accused paedophile's links to celebrated charity

Australian and Cambodian police are jointly investigating accused paedophile Mark Dennis's network and links to a celebrated Cambodian charity following his death after being charged with possessing...

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"F### off Steve" - looking forward to watching Steve Cannane's 4 Corners piece on One Nation next Monday: facebook.com/abc4corners/vid…
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Next on Four Corners: Behind the Orange Wave

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Wild Child Laboratories, the manufacturer of 20 sunscreens recalled for not meeting their SPF claims, is being sued in the Federal Court. abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/w…
Company behind pulled sunscreens sued for 'misleading' conduct

Company behind pulled sunscreens sued for 'misleading' conduct

The manufacturer of the base formula used by 20 sunscreens pulled from sale for failing to meet their SPF claims is being sued for misleading and deceptive conduct.

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Study on degenerative brain disease finds CTE in 31 former rugby league players abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/3… via @ABCaustralia
Degenerative brain disease found in 31 former rugby league players

Degenerative brain disease found in 31 former rugby league players

A study finds 31 former rugby league players have been diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

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Labor's 'invite-only' grants scheme found to have been overwhelmingly spent in safe and marginal seats abc.net.au/news/2026-09-08/l… via @ABCaustralia
'Misuse of public money': Allegations of pork-barrelling hit government

'Misuse of public money': Allegations of pork-barrelling hit government

The Centre for Public Integrity warns that the federal government appears to have pork-barrelled a $560 million "invitation-only" fund, directing the vast majority to safe Labor seats and marginal...

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Accused Russian spies Kira and Igor Korolev purportedly captured on prison audio abc.net.au/news/2026-09-03/a…
Accused Russian spies captured on prison audio

Accused Russian spies captured on prison audio

A Kremlin-controlled TV network claims it has audio of a couple accused of spying for Russia speaking from behind bars about their arrest, the criminal case against them, and what they really think...

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Australian Oscar Jenkins gives first interview following 13-year prison sentence in Russia abc.net.au/news/2026-08-31/a… via @ABCaustralia
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison since sentencing

Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison since sentencing

Oscar Jenkins has given his first interview since he was sentenced to 13 years' imprisonment by Russian authorities for participating as "a mercenary in an armed conflict". 

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn 'shocked and troubled' by sexual assault allegation linked to Sydney Swans abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/g… Exclusive by Jess Halloran for ABC Investigations
Governor-general 'shocked and troubled' by Sydney Swans allegation

Governor-general 'shocked and troubled' by Sydney Swans allegation

Governor General Sam Mostyn says she is "shocked and troubled" by a sexual assault allegation linked to Sydney Swans players, declaring it an important reminder of the need for "constant vigilance...

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Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud. abc.net.au/news/2026-08-07/a…

ACCC launches food labelling inquiry after Four Corners investigation

Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.

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The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered addiction and alcohol misuse training in a mass email abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/a… by @CharlotteGriev1

'Colossal stuff-up': AHPRA mass email exposes private doctor information

The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered addiction and alcohol misuse training in a mass email that has...

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The family of a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty for allegedly murdering another Australian in Syria has gone public to express frustration at the lack of progress made by the federal government in the case. abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/p…
Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession

Parents of Australian facing possible death penalty in Syria question confession

The family of a Gold Coast man who has been charged with murder over the death of an Australian in Syria is frustrated by the lack of progress made by the federal government in the case.

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Exclusive: Gold Coast man faces possible death penalty in Syria over alleged murder of fellow Australian abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/a… By @seanrubinsztein #ABCInvestigations
Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria

Queenslander could face execution over alleged killing of Australian in Syria

A 20-year-old Gold Coast mobile phone technician is facing a possible death penalty in Syria for the alleged shooting murder of another Australian.

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Angus Taylor has inadvertently taken centre stage in an Icac hearing – and the fallout could be...

Angus Taylor has inadvertently taken centre stage in an Icac hearing – and the fallout could be...

If the opposition leader was funding one side of a vicious factional war, it would be hard for many in the party to stomach

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