Joanna Howe says a ‘whistleblower’ sent her the image, which she says was taken inside the hospital’s room for grieving parents Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Townsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe said a “whistleblower” had sent her an image containing distressing and sensitive abortion content. Howe posted a video on social media that included a picture of a 16-week-old foetus that she said was taken inside the hospital’s Butterfly Room, a place for grieving parents, saying “Samuel” was “born alive” after an abortion. Continue reading...
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THU · 2026-02-05 · 02:28 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0205-13484
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South Australian anti-abortion activist posts image of aborted foetus she claims taken at Townsville hospital
Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe posted an image of what she claims is a 16-week-old aborted foetus on social media, alleging it was taken inside the Butterfly Room of Townsville Hospital, a space for grieving parents. Howe stated a "whistleblower" sent her the image, claiming the foetus, named "Samuel," was "born alive" after an abortion.
Tory ShepherdThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-05 · 02:28 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe posted an image of what she claims is a 16-week-old aborted foetus on social media, alleging it was taken inside the Butterfly Room of Townsville Hospital, a space for grieving parents. Howe stated a "whistleblower" sent her the image, claiming the foetus, named "Samuel," was "born alive" after an abortion. Townsville Hospital has launched an investigation into a potential privacy breach following the post. The image, according to Howe, was taken inside the hospital. The purpose of Howe's post appears to be to raise awareness and opposition to abortion practices.
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Howe said “Samuel” was “born alive” after an abortion.
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Townsville hospital is investigating an alleged privacy breach.
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Howe says a ‘whistleblower’ sent her the image.
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Joanna Howe posted an image of an aborted foetus she claims was taken at Townsville hospital.
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The image was allegedly taken inside the hospital’s room for grieving parents.
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