National addresses are rare and historic. Now, Albanese will make another
By Tessa Flemming

Pandemics, wars, and landmark moments have been immortalised in addresses to the nation. Tonight, Anthony Albanese will be one of the few prime ministers to employ the form.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/history-of-australian-national-addresses-as-albanese-speaks/106520698

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Telstra claims new coverage maps will 'make it much harder' for customers
By Tessa Flemming

ACMA has introduced new rules for standardised mobile coverage maps that will see mobile signals below -115 dBm labelled as "no coverage".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/telstra-defends-coverage-maps-following-acma-new-rules/106515274

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Transphobia nearly killed Kaz. Now he just wants to be 'me'
By Tessa Flemming

This WA teenager was depressed, ill, and missing out on school. He says it was part of the toll transphobia took on him.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-31/coming-out-as-trans-in-wa-reflecting-on-trans-day-of-visibility/106254518

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How single parent families face an 'almost hidden crisis'
By Tessa Flemming

Hunter was plunged into homelessness when his family lost their rental. It is an increasingly similar story to other single parents finding themselves "lifelong renters".

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-30/how-single-parents-are-affected-by-housing-crisis/106254464

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