Damien Larkins

About Damien Larkins

Damien Larkins is a multimedia journalist with almost 20 years experience.

His first job in the media was as a paperboy, delivering the daily news by bicycle in Brisbane's hilly bayside.

From there he's worked in community and commercial radio, at WIN News Tasmania, at the ABC in Canberra, Hobart, the Gold Coast and most recently ran the national broadcaster's Longreach bureau in Outback Queensland.

He's covered bushfires, floods, droughts, protests, Royal visits, major court cases, elections and even the Logies.

Now he's returned to the capital and is ready to take on new challenges.

But his favourite stories come from the remarkable people who live in this unique and diverse region.

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ACT salmonella rates lowest in Australia, coincide with COVID-19 safety measures

ACT salmonella rates lowest in Australia, coincide with COVID-19 safety measures

14 February 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Mowing in parts of Crace 'abandoned' for years, posing risks locals say

Mowing in parts of Crace 'abandoned' for years, posing risks locals say

13 February 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Future shape of Gungahlin town centre up in the air as ACT misses report response deadline

Future shape of Gungahlin town centre up in the air as ACT misses report response deadline

7 February 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Play-based learning can help parents and young kids make the most of time at home

Play-based learning can help parents and young kids make the most of time at home

6 February 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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AFP urges caution after back-to-school photos flood social media

AFP urges caution after back-to-school photos flood social media

5 February 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Roll'd joins drone delivery revolution

Roll'd joins drone delivery revolution

31 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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'We've gone through so much': Belco Pets to close after 50 years

'We've gone through so much': Belco Pets to close after 50 years

30 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Dog with face stuck in plastic toy prompts safety warning for pet owners

Dog with face stuck in plastic toy prompts safety warning for pet owners

29 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Lifestyle
There are white-tailed spiders in Canberra, but are they as dangerous as people think?

There are white-tailed spiders in Canberra, but are they as dangerous as people think?

23 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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What's On
Board gamers unite! Cancon 2022 returns to Canberra this weekend

Board gamers unite! Cancon 2022 returns to Canberra this weekend

21 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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NASA's James Webb telescope puts Canberra in front row seat to find alien life

NASA's James Webb telescope puts Canberra in front row seat to find alien life

17 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Living the dad life (or how I quit my job to be a full-time parent)

Living the dad life (or how I quit my job to be a full-time parent)

16 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Colourful birds, flowers look out over Taylor in new water tank mural

Colourful birds, flowers look out over Taylor in new water tank mural

14 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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The Fish Shack in Civic crowned ACT's top fish and chips

The Fish Shack in Civic crowned ACT's top fish and chips

7 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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Keep missing recycling bin night in the ACT? A local nuclear physicist is here to help

Keep missing recycling bin night in the ACT? A local nuclear physicist is here to help

2 January 2022 | By Damien Larkins
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2021 Year in Review: The best of Canberra's Food & Wine

2021 Year in Review: The best of Canberra's Food & Wine

1 January 2022
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2021 Year in Review: The Canberra news stories that had you clicking

2021 Year in Review: The Canberra news stories that had you clicking

31 December 2021
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Community
2021 Year in Review: Stories from the community

2021 Year in Review: Stories from the community

30 December 2021
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2021 Year in Review: The sporting capital

2021 Year in Review: The sporting capital

29 December 2021
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2021 Year in Review: Canberra means business

2021 Year in Review: Canberra means business

28 December 2021
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2021 Year in Review: Living the Canberra lifestyle

2021 Year in Review: Living the Canberra lifestyle

27 December 2021
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Leopard cubs celebrate first birthday at Canberra zoo with lots of boxes

Leopard cubs celebrate first birthday at Canberra zoo with lots of boxes

24 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Defence renews Campbell Park lease after two-year search for new ACT office space

Defence renews Campbell Park lease after two-year search for new ACT office space

23 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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'Beautiful' stranger pays beloved family dog Maxi's heart-breaking final vet bill

'Beautiful' stranger pays beloved family dog Maxi's heart-breaking final vet bill

19 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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News
Pet rabbit deaths spark warning of calicivirus spread in Canberra

Pet rabbit deaths spark warning of calicivirus spread in Canberra

18 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Sport
Rare footage of Tony Hawk skateboarding at Canberra park drops online

Rare footage of Tony Hawk skateboarding at Canberra park drops online

18 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Mega hay fever season and record pollen levels in ACT to persist into New Year

Mega hay fever season and record pollen levels in ACT to persist into New Year

13 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Christmas beetles may get back to ACT, but wet weather could scuttle hopes

Christmas beetles may get back to ACT, but wet weather could scuttle hopes

12 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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ACT kids well supported during COVID-19 pandemic, but more always needed: commissioner

ACT kids well supported during COVID-19 pandemic, but more always needed: commissioner

11 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Baby giraffe joins Mogo Wildlife Park family after muddy birth

Baby giraffe joins Mogo Wildlife Park family after muddy birth

9 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Mrs Kim's Donuts in Kingston closes amid widespread reports of food poisoning

Mrs Kim's Donuts in Kingston closes amid widespread reports of food poisoning

2 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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Late lawn mowing, poor parking: frivolous triple-zero calls spark ACT police warning

Late lawn mowing, poor parking: frivolous triple-zero calls spark ACT police warning

2 December 2021 | By Damien Larkins
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