Alex Lim
Melbourne, VIC
Alex is a developer and graphics journalist with the ABC’s Climate team. He approaches storytelling through design to explain topics visually. Prior to joining the ABC, Alex has worked in Singapore, New Zealand and US news media. His work has been recognised internationally, including a gold medal from the Society for News Design.
Latest by Alex Lim
Got an old, cold house like Laine's? Here are seven ways to make it warmer and cheaper
Australian homes are notoriously cold in winter — draughty, with poor insulation, thin glass and inadequate heating. But there's a growing movement of people retrofitting their homes to make them cheaper to run and more comfortable year-round, while also reducing emissions.
'Totally immoral' weapons found in share holdings of Australian ethical super funds
An ABC investigation into superannuation funds offering members "ethical" or "socially aware" options unearths millions of dollars of retirement savings invested in companies that make some of the most controversial and devastating weapons of war.
'Inexcusable failure': Damning report on one police force reflects the failures of another
A scathing report identified more than 170 breaches of the NSW Police Force's own domestic violence procedures, with officers failing to do the basics like seizing guns, taking a statement, or checking CCTV footage.
The 'big boof' is out. What data reveals about football's hair trends
The ABC analyses the headshots and hairstyles of all AFL players in the 2024 season to definitively answer: is the mullet back?
Questionable billing by some doctors is rife in Australia's medical industry. Here's how it works
A major investigation into the chronic pain industry has uncovered how Australia's healthcare system is being left open to financial exploitation by some medical practitioners.
We compared the finances of 30-year-olds now, to 30-year-olds 30 years ago
To understand why 30-somethings feel like they're struggling financially, the ABC analysed five factors — housing, healthcare, debt, tax, and income. The data reveals this generation is caught in an economic perfect storm.
The three crucial words police say they didn't hear when they botched this arrest – costing taxpayers $320,000
Exclusive data covering 4.3 million police searches has revealed a quota-driven culture that boosts search numbers at the risk of abusing police powers.
In the early 70s, four paedophiles taught together at this school. Survivors say it was a sign of an insidious crisis
After six months examining decades of crimes against students in state-run schools, the government-initiated inquiry leading the investigation delivers its findings to the Victorian governor.
This is the magic income set to win the biggest percentage tax cut from the revised plan
Confused about how much you'll actually be get across all three stages of the tax cuts? Exclusive new data reveals how much you need to earn to reap the biggest percentage return if the redesigned tax cuts are passed into law.
Nurse, teacher, surgeon — is your job likely to win from the revised tax cuts?
Which neighbourhoods, occupations and age groups are more likely to benefit or miss out from the redesign of the stage 3 tax cuts? We've delved into the data to find out how different parts of Australia compare.