Family seeks DNA testing after news of Royal North Shore IVF mix-up
A family is pursuing DNA testing after hearing about an IVF mix-up at the same Sydney fertility clinic used to conceive its baby.
Elise Kinsella
Elise Kinsella is a journalist in Melbourne. She has previously worked for the ABC on the Gold Coast and in Gippsland. She can be reached on Twitter at @EliseK53
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IVF experts call for more transperancy in the sector
Fertility experts say the latest IVF mix-up could be the tip of the iceberg, with widespread DNA testing allowing more Australians born through IVF to research their own heritage.
IVF industry again under scrutiny after 'epic error' revealed by DNA test
Fertility experts say the discovery of an IVF mix-up at Royal North Shore Hospital in 1995 could be the tip of the iceberg as more Australians research their parentage.
'You look familiar': When Sasha found a photo of her sister online, she felt 'sick'
When Sasha Szafranski matched with a stranger on a genealogy website, she uncovered an IVF mix-up that had been hidden for 30 years.
The quiet crisis in Victoria's firefighting frontline
Volunteer firefighters battling blazes that razed homes and destroyed livestock in Victoria last month say they contended with failing radios and broken down trucks, as questions mount over the viability of the Country Fire Authority.
As a bushfire raged around them, a volunteer brigade made a plan to survive
The volunteer brigade from Terip Terip went through "hell" and back, narrowly escaping death while fighting to save their own community and those nearby.
As a building firm collapses, clients want to know 'where the money went'
Since 2017, Melbourne building boss Mike Harris has overseen four company collapses. Left behind are clients who have lost their life savings and staff who couldn't pay their mortgages.
Greg Lynn faces court in bid to quash High Country murder conviction
Greg Lynn's lawyer says the prosecution "played outside the rules" during the former Jetstar pilot's double-murder trial last year as he appeals his conviction and sentence.
Clients of Melbourne builder lose life savings as company goes bust
More than a dozen customers of MJ Harris Group have told the ABC they have been left significantly out of pocket after the company went into liquidation this week.
Major Melbourne hospital discovers black mould in cancer treatment area
Monash Health in Melbourne's south-east has discovered black mould in an area where cancer patients are treated.
'She's no dope': Who is the host of Australia's most infamous lunch?
The world has met Erin Patterson as the murderous cook behind a mushroom meal that killed three relatives. But years before her courtroom infamy, the woman from Melbourne's suburbs divided opinions.
Fears alleged sex offender worked at childcare centres on more dates
A childcare provider has given new information to police about the work history of an alleged child sex offender, after parents warned he worked more shifts at some centres than initially reported.
IVF mix-ups raise questions about the rapidly growing industry
With more than 100,000 treatment cycles taking place yearly in Australia's growing IVF industry, those with first-hand experience say it's time for changes to increase transparency and simplify regulations.
Is there a clear answer to reducing youth crime?
Youth crime is a hot-button issue across Australia, but figuring out just how big a problem it is and what can be done to reduce offending is complicated and often divisive.
Amid zoning changes, long-term residents plan their exit from Camberwell
Camberwell is one of the first areas to witness the way the Victorian government's new housing development plan is playing out on established neighbourhoods, heritage protections and property prices.
Mayor of Victorian council suspended to 'protect' safety of councillors
Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon has been suspended for six months amid concerns over alleged poor conduct and intimidating behaviour.
Living above Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, Catherine's family can smell the fumes
Scientists say a failure by authorities to install extractor fans at Southern Cross Station has exposed people to avoidable health harms.
Melbourne's Southern Cross Station is notorious for its smell — now air quality data shows why
Melbourne's Southern Cross Station is a gateway for commuters and visitors to the city, but experts say secret data shows the air quality poses a health risk to workers and passengers.
A koala rescued from Victoria's recent fires points to a growing national challenge
As Victorian fires produce fresh reminders of the threat posed to wildlife, rescuers say not enough is being done to identify threatened species before big fires begin.
Melbourne woman who ran 1,300km across Antarctica, says there were 'a lot of tears'
She'd spent two years preparing – hoping to set a new world record for the longest polar run ever completed – but still, nothing could prepare her for the real thing.
Emma Walters fined $1,500 over threat to kill estranged husband John Setka
A Melbourne magistrate finds Emma Walters guilty of making a threat to kill her estranged husband, CFMEU boss John Setka, but does not recorded a conviction against her, and instead imposed a fine of $1,500.
In John's final weeks of life, travelling for voluntary assisted dying appointments was 'a very big ask'
State leaders are calling for the federal government to amend Commonwealth laws and allow telehealth consultations for patients seeking access to voluntary assisted dying services, in the wake of a Federal Court ruling.
A company illegally cleared this land. Now it's allowed to build a multi-million-dollar development on it
A developer convicted and fined for illegally clearing endangered native vegetation from a Melbourne site has since been granted permission to build a multi-million-dollar development on the property.
A Melbourne suburb with some of the highest pollution rates in the state is fighting to stop a facility to treat contaminated soil
Brooklyn has some of the highest rates of pollution and residents fear the proposed facility could make that worse.
Green roofs bring many benefits, but gardening up high poses some unique challenges
Green roofs are proven to boost biodiversity, energy efficiency and people's wellbeing. But, unlike other countries, Australia's big cities have just a few dozen.