Anju Dhanushkodi

Anju Dhanushkodi

Junior Journalist

My story

I’ve always loved to write, and started getting published in high school, which was when I started following TDA. I loved TDA for simplifying the news and making it accessible. Fast forward to uni, I connected with Zara on LinkedIn (and fangirled to an embarrassing extent) and here we are. This is my first job in media, and I’m so grateful and excited that it’s at TDA!

What I'm proud of

I started at TDA in 2025, and I’m super proud to be at a company that I’ve admired for years. Seeing the behind-the-scenes and all the hard work that goes into making a better news cycle has been incredible. As a journalist, I’m proud of breaking down the news for young people and knowing that high-school me would be in awe.

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The German Govt wants to ban employees from calling in sick

The German Govt wants to ban employees from calling in sick

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Burned out by the news cycle? Here’s some good news!

Burned out by the news cycle?  Here’s some good news!

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Scientists developing needle-free way to measure glucose

Scientists developing needle-free way to measure glucose

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It's Melbourne's coldest 1 December in almost 30 years

It's Melbourne's coldest 1 December in almost 30 years

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Over half of young Aussies were food insecure in 2024/25

Over half of young Aussies were food insecure in 2024/25

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Maldives bans tobacco for anyone born in or after 2007

Maldives bans tobacco for anyone born in or after 2007

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K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against record label

K-pop group NewJeans loses legal battle against record label

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2025's strongest storm is set to make landfall in Jamaica

2025's strongest storm is set to make landfall in Jamaica

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NSW’s Royal National Park now has more baby platypuses

NSW’s Royal National Park now has more baby platypuses

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The Queensland courts have their first support dog

The Queensland courts have their first support dog

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Japan approves morning after pill for over the counter sale

Japan approves morning after pill for over the counter sale

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Man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot has appeal rejected

Man convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot has appeal rejected

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Rodrigo Duterte charged with crimes against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte charged with crimes against humanity

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Three earthquakes felt in NSW within 10 hours of each other

Three earthquakes felt in NSW within 10 hours of each other

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Almost 200 samples of human remains were kept in a museum

Almost 200 samples of human remains were kept in a museum

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First report from Australia’s Islamophobia envoy handed down

First report from Australia’s Islamophobia envoy handed down

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What to know about the Gen Z uprising in Nepal this week

What to know about the Gen Z uprising in Nepal this week

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Australia Post has stopped sending some packages to the U.S.

Australia Post has stopped sending some packages to the U.S.

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Lil Nas X has been charged with violence against a policeman

Lil Nas X has been charged with violence against a policeman

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Son of Norwegian Crown Princess charged with rape

Son of Norwegian Crown Princess charged with rape

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Two-thirds of teens getting health advice on social media

Two-thirds of teens getting health advice on social media

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WA will let students with D grades graduate with WACE

WA will let students with D grades graduate with WACE

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Virgin Airlines closer to allowing pets on domestic flights

Virgin Airlines closer to allowing pets on domestic flights

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Cancer survivors can donate blood after 1 year of treatment

Cancer survivors can donate blood after 1 year of treatment

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27 people killed in a plane crash in Bangladesh

27 people killed in a plane crash in Bangladesh

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New report has found 1 in 3 young people have been underpaid

New report has found 1 in 3 young people have been underpaid

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ACT Govt wants dog owners to spend 3 hrs a day with pets

ACT Govt wants dog owners to spend 3 hrs a day with pets

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Spain’s PM forbids his party members from hiring sex workers

Spain’s PM forbids his party members from hiring sex workers

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Police identify suspect in Idaho firefighter shooting

Police identify suspect in Idaho firefighter shooting

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Thailand limits cannabis access, years after decriminalising

Thailand limits cannabis access, years after decriminalising

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Dozens of students have died in a crowd crush in Africa

Dozens of students have died in a crowd crush in Africa

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New Vic bill to increase penalties for posting about crimes

New Vic bill to increase penalties for posting about crimes

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TAB has been fined $4 million for spamming VIP customers

TAB has been fined $4 million for spamming VIP customers

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Excessive screen time in childhood linked to future issues

Excessive screen time in childhood linked to future issues

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Australia Post to give posties citronella to deter dogs

Australia Post to give posties citronella to deter dogs

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Jumping castle operator found not guilty after six deaths

Jumping castle operator found not guilty after six deaths

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Study finds 1 in 3 men used intimate partner violence

Study finds 1 in 3 men used intimate partner violence

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France will ban smoking in most public areas from 1 July

France will ban smoking in most public areas from 1 July

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The Health Minister has ruled out a tax on sugary drinks

The Health Minister has ruled out a tax on sugary drinks

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Three men have been arrested for looting in flood regions

Three men have been arrested for looting in flood regions

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Denmark will raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040

Denmark will raise its retirement age to 70 by 2040

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Canva co-founder pledging to donate "majority" of wealth

Canva co-founder pledging to donate "majority" of wealth

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The mushroom murder trial is halfway through. Here's a recap

The mushroom murder trial is halfway through. Here's a recap

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Polio cases have been reported in Papua New Guinea

Polio cases have been reported in Papua New Guinea

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Former Philippines president wins mayoral election from jail

Former Philippines president wins mayoral election from jail

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Soviet spacecraft back on Earth decades after failed mission

Soviet spacecraft back on Earth decades after failed mission

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Life beyond solar system? Scientists find "strong" evidence

Life beyond solar system? Scientists find "strong" evidence

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Australia's number of measles cases continues to grow

Australia's number of measles cases continues to grow

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Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 overcharged customers

Virgin Australia will refund 61,000 overcharged customers

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At least five super companies targeted by cyberattack

At least five super companies targeted by cyberattack

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Australia just had its hottest March since records began

Australia just had its hottest March since records began