Tessa Flemming

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Digital Journalist at ABC News

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What we know about Ukraine's 'Spider's Web' drone attack on Russia's airbases

6 days ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

It's a bold attack being labelled Ukraine's furthermost assault on Russian territory. Hitting more than 40 nuclear-capable long-range bombers in an "extremely complex" drone attack, Ukraine's security services say they have destroyed 34 per cent of Russia's fleet of air missile carriers. But how did the ambush happen, and how has Russia responded? Here's what we know so far.
Critics say new UK police guidelines concerning stillbirths and abortions are fuelling a 'culture of hostility'

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

Guidelines issued by a leading UK police body have paved the way for investigators to inspect women's period tracking apps and search their homes following a stillbirth. The divisive advice says police can do so if they believe the pregnancy loss was the result of an abortion outside of legally permitted circumstances.
'Incredible' rainfalls as parts of NSW record well over 200mm

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Luke Cooper |Bridget Murphy |Dannielle Maguire |Tessa Flemming

11m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:35amThanks for joining30m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:16amDungog resident reflects on flooding levelsDungog resident Steve Jones faces flood levels reminiscent of 2015, which washed his house of 36 years away. Listen to his story here:Loading... 46m agoTue 20 May 2025 at 8:00am🎥: Major flood warning across NSW Hunter and Mid North CoastOur reporter Carly Cook is in Raymond Terrace, covering the flood warnings.
Nitrate tapes, VHS, and streaming. Behind the looming world of Australia's lost media

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

In 2013, television watchers found themselves in a self-proclaimed "golden age" of streaming. Primed with possibility, shows like House of Cards and Orange is the New Black proved audience hits and critical darlings. Then in 2016, one headline rang out like a harbinger: Bloodline Cancelled By Netflix, And There's More Bad News. The thriller's cancellation was labelled the first high-profile original Netflix series to be axed by the streaming giant. And, it turned out, a sign of things to come.
Federal politics: The Greens have chosen Larissa Waters to be leader following Adam Bandt's shock defeat - as it happened

3 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Courtney Gould |Joshua Boscaini |Tessa Flemming

That's the end of our live coverage for another very busy day in federal politics. Thank you as always for joining us!Just to recap, the prime minister was treated to a red carpet welcome in Indonesia today ahead of his meeting with President Prabowo Subianto. The Greens have elected Queensland senator Larissa Waters as their next leader in a unanimous decision.
Is Lady Gaga a sign the economy may crash? The recession indicator meme unpacked

4 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

According to social media, signs of a recession are looming everywhere. Lady Gaga headlining Coachella is a recession indicator. A new White Chicks movie? Recession Indicator. Knee-high Converse? Unfortunately, yes. The meme which jokingly points to returning cultural trends as harbingers of a market crash has inundated feeds across the globe. As far as economic metrics go, it's the most trending. But is 2000s cringe a true indicator of our financial outlook?
From a celebrity success to another fad diet: How did Weight Watchers fall into bankruptcy?

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming |Daniela Pizzirani

It was an emphatic and often-memed commercial. Queen of the daytime talk show, Oprah Winfrey can't hide her excitement. "I love bread!" she says, hands gesticulating in the air. "I lost 26 pounds and I have eaten bread every single day."She was, of course, advertising weight loss program Weight Watchers, now known as WW.
From Goldstein to Melbourne, here are the 16 seats where the race is still too tight to tell

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

Despite heading to the polls over the weekend, it remains a close race for several key seats across Australia. There are currently 16 seats still in doubt, where the votes are too close to tell. These include the closely watched electorates of Melbourne and Goldstein — seats held by Greens leader Adam Bandt and teal MP Zoe Daniel respectively.
From Fremantle to Melbourne, here are the 13 seats where the race is still too tight to call

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

Despite heading to the polls over the weekend, it remains a close race for several key seats across Australia. There are currently 13 seats in doubt, with votes too close to call. These include the closely watched electorate of Melbourne — held by Greens leader Adam Bandt.
From Bradfield to Melbourne, here are the 13 seats where the race is still too tight to call

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Tessa Flemming

Despite heading to the polls over the weekend, it remains a close race for several key seats across Australia. There are currently 13 seats in doubt, with votes too close to call. These include the closely watched electorate of Melbourne — held by Greens leader Adam Bandt.

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Articles

What we know about Ukraine's 'Spider's Web' drone attack on Russia's airbases

Critics say new UK police guidelines concerning stillbirths and abortions are fuelling a 'culture of hostility'

'Incredible' rainfalls as parts of NSW record well over 200mm

Nitrate tapes, VHS, and streaming. Behind the looming world of Australia's lost media

Federal politics: The Greens have chosen Larissa Waters to be leader following Adam Bandt's shock defeat - as it happened

Is Lady Gaga a sign the economy may crash? The recession indicator meme unpacked

From a celebrity success to another fad diet: How did Weight Watchers fall into bankruptcy?

From Goldstein to Melbourne, here are the 16 seats where the race is still too tight to tell

From Fremantle to Melbourne, here are the 13 seats where the race is still too tight to call

From Bradfield to Melbourne, here are the 13 seats where the race is still too tight to call

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