About

April McLennan is a reporter/producer for triple j hack. She previously worked as the Investigative Reporter for ABC Tasmania.

April first started with the ABC Northern Tasmania newsroom in 2019, after studying and freelance reporting in Europe.

April has covered courts, politics, and general news, but investigative journalism is her passion. From sourcing documents about drinking water contamination to investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl. April’s curiosity and drive to expose the truth fuels her passion for storytelling.

April is dedicated to giving a voice to rural and regional communities around Australia. From a farming background herself, April understands the importance of regional journalism better than most.

 April was named Best New Journalist at the 2022 Tasmanian Media Awards. In 2023, April was nominated for three Tasmania Media Awards, including Journalist of the Year