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- England Ashes captain Joe Root in hospital with severe dehydration after scorching day at the SCG

ABC teams share the story behind the story and insights into the making of digital, TV and radio content.

Jon Faine wearing headphones and looking at computer screen in radio studio.

Jon Faine recalls harrowing on-air shift during Black Saturday but regards emergency broadcasting an honour and privilege

While most Australians are on holidays, the ABC's Emergency Broadcasting team is on high alert.

Cameraman in yellow protective suit and helmet filming flames and black smoke.

Behind the scenes in photos

See a range of photographs from behind the scenes.