Reports broadcast, published for The World
Packages on world news stories broadcast on ABC NEWS and ABC Australia, covering topics including civil unrest, US politics, geopolitical conflict and human rights issues.
About me
Hailing from sun-soaked Brisbane, Loughlin quite suitably wears many hats. Key volunteering, personal and professional experiences drive his compelling, probing and grounded journalism.
Now in Melbourne, Loughlin produces broadcast news coverage in real-time production environments. Across television, radio and online platforms, he pursues meaningful stories driving local and national conversations.
What I've been up to
What happened: in their own words
Audio doco and feature write investigating the sudden existential funding threat to Melbourne community radio station SYN Media.
2022 Victorian Election broadcast interviews
Live interviews with guests conducted during the RMIT Journalism Society's election night broadcast that Loughlin devised and led.
University of Melbourne makes play for top talent
Posts on The Age's live blog covering Victoria's Year 12 results day, including reporting from a University of Melbourne event where students were awarded scholarships.
National plan tackles life-limiting conditions
One of the most daunting challenges a child and their family can encounter is getting the necessary support for a life-limiting condition. A national plan is seeking to dismantle obstacles and maintain advocates’ momentum, but its success hinges on obtaining the required support.
Lifeline overwhelmed: surging demand prompts new call centre expansion
Bushfires, pandemic, floods and inflation, crises after crisis has seen a record number of people turn to lifeline for help. Lifeline takes four thousand calls and chats a day, sometimes pushing the service beyond its limits.
