Hannah Ryan
Slate
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Past articles by Hannah:
Why Facebook Is Going to War in Australia
In essence, Facebook has pledged to deliberately cut its own users off from information. → Read More
Canada Is Resettling Asylum Seekers Shunned By Australia
Amir Sahragard hoped for safety in Australia but ended up in a brutal offshore camp. He is still dealing with the trauma as he starts a new life. → Read More
The Coronavirus Has Led To War Between Runners, Walkers And Cyclists
Sydney's waterside Bay Run is a beautiful 7km path, perfect for walking, running or cycling. It's also the site of a brewing conflict. → Read More
This Man Found Love In Immigration Detention. Now He’s Stuck In A Prison Cell With 50 Others In A Pandemic.
After Helal "Spicy" Uddin was deported from Papua New Guinea, he got a boat right back to find his wife and son. → Read More
Not Everyone In Australia Gets Medicare. The Coronavirus Is Extra Scary For Those Who Don’t.
Many people waiting on bridging visas while their refugee claims are decided don’t have Medicare. → Read More
"I've Never Seen Anything Like This": Asylum Seekers Are Overwhelming This Charity Because Of The Coronavirus
Many refugees and asylum seekers are losing their jobs, but aren’t eligible for welfare. How are they meant to live? → Read More
This Dad Earned $16.84 This Week. He Can’t Get The Coronavirus Welfare Payment.
Centrelink queues stretching around the block shocked Australians this week. But most asylum seekers on temporary visas aren’t eligible for financial assistance. → Read More
Parademics Are Sacrificing Their Beards To Keep You Safe During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Beards can interfere with protective masks — so lots of paramedics have gotten out the razor. → Read More
As Australia Burned, Climate Change Denialism Got A Boost On Facebook
Facebook's bushfire fact-checking efforts have mostly focused on misleading photos and videos. What about rampant climate denialism? → Read More
This Woman Doesn't Have To Delete Her Instagram Selfie With Kylie Jenner, A Judge Has Ruled
The selfie was the modern-day equivalent of an autograph, the judge decided. → Read More
With Nowhere Else To Go, This Dialysis Patient From A Remote Community Has Spent Years In A Short-Stay Hostel
“Some of us mightn’t be alive” by the time they get public housing, one dialysis patient said. → Read More
Tony Abbott Has Lost His Seat
Independent Zali Steggall unseated Abbott, who was prime minister from 2013 to 2015. → Read More
Here's What It's Like Voting In Remote Australia
For the last few weeks, candidates, campaigners and the AEC have been criss-crossing the Northern Territory in a huge logistical effort. → Read More
This Tiny Remote Town Asked Tony Abbott For Better Housing — And Were Surprised When It Actually Arrived
After years of waiting for new housing, Borroloola residents credit Tony Abbott with taking action. → Read More
This Woman Is Living In A House With No Toilet, Power Or Water
In the remote community of Borroloola in the Northern Territory, some people say housing is the most important issue at the federal election. → Read More
Here’s What Aboriginal People Say About Rental Discrimination
“It is nearly impossible to find a private rental if you are Aboriginal.” → Read More
Hungry Jack's Got $176,000 From The Government To Take Young Interns
176 young Australians interned at Hungry Jack's under a government program that pays as little as $4 an hour. → Read More
Tech Execs Face Jail In Australia If They Don’t Remove “Abhorrent” Content Quickly Enough
The new "Sharing of Abhorrent Violent Material" law could mean jail time or massive fines if social media companies don't take down violent videos quickly. → Read More
Australia Has Cancelled The Visa Of A North Korean Man Who's Lived Here For Over 20 Years
The man's case was heard in the Federal Court of Australia on Thursday. He says his drug convictions should not mean his visa is cancelled. → Read More
Please Enjoy These 15 Random Things We Found In This Year’s Budget
There was way more stuff about ants than I think any of us anticipated. → Read More