Background Briefing

She died in tragic circumstances, but it seems that the public, her family, even the court may not have been given the full story.

Elise Kinsella investigates why.

When winter arrives there's nothing like curling up in front of a fire heater with a glass of wine.

But there's something disturbing in this cosy picture.

As Alison Branley discovers, there's a huge risk to our health that we seem determined to ignore, even though it's estimated to kill hundreds of Australians every year

Thousands of Australians went to India back when it seemed like coronavirus was under control. Some went to care for elderly parents. But, as Alex Mann discovers, their noble intentions counted for nothing when they were locked out of Australia and found themselves in a fight to survive and find a way home.

As Australians eat more and more chicken, we need to find places to raise the animals.

But as broiler sheds pop up across rural Victoria, the neighbours are learning that there are more downsides than the smell.

A chicken shed next door can stop you building on your own land.

Rachael Brown heads to Gippsland to investigate why Rosedale locals are worried that their area will soon be nicknamed 'Chickendale'.