Sean Nicholls@SeanNic

Editor, ABC Investigations seannic@protonmail.com or nicholls.sean@abc.net.au Signal: seannic.01 Opinions my own, not necessarily those of the ABC.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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...

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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One of Australia's biggest tomato brands and two major supermarkets are selling products that independent scientific testing shows do not match the country of origin stated on their labels. A major new @adele_ferguson investigation. #ABCInvestigations abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/a…

We had the origin of more than 200 tomato products tested. The results were shocking

One of Australia's biggest tomato brands and two major supermarkets are selling products that exclusive forensic testing shows have misleading labelling.

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The texts that warned about a looming Liberal corruption scandal. abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/r…

The text warnings about a looming Liberal Party corruption scandal

Nineteen months before making the parliamentary speech that sparked a corruption inquiry into NSW Liberal figures and their relationship with a fugitive property developer, parliamentary secretary...

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Bondi royal commission wants to hear evidence from ex-ASIO spy Marcus - including his criticism of security and intelligence agencies - but immigration authorities refused him a visitor visa. abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/v…

Ex-ASIO source denied visa to give evidence at Bondi royal commission

The man who previously warned ASIO about the Bondi gunmen will not be able to give sensitive and classified evidence at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.

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Ex-Wagga MP Daryl Maguire found guilty of conspiracy over fraudulent visas

After five days of deliberation in the NSW District Court the former Member for Wagga Wagga was found to have conspired to provide false or misleading information to the Commonwealth on visas for...

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A Four Corners investigation has discovered serious deficiencies in the nation's housing affordability schemes, with an analysis finding rentals in Australia's most populous states too expensive for people who need them most. abc.net.au/news/2026-07-13/m…

'Affordable' homes sit vacant more than seven months after completion

Governments across Australia are spending billions to boost the number of rentals available to people on low and middle incomes. A Four Corners investigation found many of these homes were unafford...

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