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Margaret Gordon

Margaret Gordon

Margaret Gordon is an Audio Video Producer at The Age

In this iconic image from the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009, firefighter David Tree shares his water with an injured koala rescued from the scene, later nicknamed Sam.

Why a thirsty koala isn’t the feel-good story it seems

No matter how much we love them, the simple fact is: if koalas can’t climb trees, grab leaves and drink unaided, they won’t survive.

  • Margaret Gordon

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For bushfire-affected koalas, the prognosis is often bad. The vet team at Wildlife Victoria treat burnt koalas with the best care possible.
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One question vets have to answer when fighting to save koalas

For bushfire-affected koalas, the prognosis is often bad. The vet team at Wildlife Victoria treat burnt koalas with the best care possible.

  • Margaret Gordon
After suffering horrifying violence at the hands of her former partner, Stacey is determined to show a path for other survivors to speak, and to convict their abusers.
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An MRI could help convict family violence perpetrators, like Stacey's

After suffering horrifying violence at the hands of her former partner, Stacey is determined to show a path for other survivors to speak, and to convict their abusers.

  • Margaret Gordon
A fire burns at Fort Tiuna, Venezuela’s largest military complex, after a series of explosions in Caracas on Saturday.

Stealth drones and massive blowtorches: How the US mission to capture Maduro unfolded

US forces spent months rehearsing operations against Venezuela, mapping every move of Nicolás Maduro, including his safe house.

  • Angus Delaney, Margaret Gordon and Aresna Villanueva
A woman whose husband raped a little girl in her care did not lose her working with children’s check and most parents were not alerted to the horrific abuse.
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Childcare regulator failed to act after little girl's sexual abuse

A woman whose husband raped a little girl in her care did not lose her working with children’s check and most parents were not alerted to the horrific abuse.

  • Margaret Gordon and Pablo Barnes
Victoria is the first state in Australia to legislate a treaty with Indigenous people. We explain how we got here and what the treaty will mean in practice.
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What is Victoria’s treaty with First Nations people?

Victoria is the first state in Australia to legislate a treaty with Indigenous people. We explain how we got here and what the treaty will mean in practice.

  • Margaret Gordon and Jack Latimore
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A snap four-month road closure in Thornhill Park has created huge traffic delays, adding an estimated 20 minutes travel time to the train station.
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Epic traffic queue in Thornhill Park

A snap four-month road closure in Thornhill Park has created huge traffic delays, adding an estimated 20 minutes travel time to the train station.

  • Adam Carey and Margaret Gordon
Thrown shoes, a collapse and a leather jacket are all among moments that the long-running ABC current affairs show Q&A will be remembered for.
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A collection of memorable moments from Q&A over the years

Thrown shoes, a collapse and a leather jacket are all among moments that the long-running ABC current affairs show Q&A will be remembered for.

  • Margaret Gordon
A sugar glider being cared for by Wildlife Victoria chief executive Lisa Palma.

This tiny sugar glider needs help, but carers are stretched to breaking point

Wildlife rescuers have fielded almost a call a minute, and some services are reducing their hours, as demand soars for help for injured wildlife.

  • Bianca Hall and Margaret Gordon
Margaret Gordon is being treated for breast cancer.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m glad it wasn’t long COVID

I’ve always enjoyed being social and have often had too many drinks. Did I regret it? No. When you have cancer, it’s a bit too late to worry.

  • Margaret Gordon