Anna Kelsey-Sugg
Anna Kelsey-Sugg is a digital producer with the ABC in Melbourne.
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City river swimming is a growing movement. Here's what to know before you take the plunge
As a movement to swim in our urban waterways grows, these experts say there's an increasing need for awareness of water safety and how to respect our natural environment.
Rebecca's job was making her unhappy so she made a huge change. Here's her advice for doing the same
The discomfort of change can be better than the discomfort of not changing, and living a dissatisfied life. It's a lesson these people learnt through personal experience.
There's a common trait among people with eating disorders, but many don't know about it
There's a strong connection between living with an eating disorder and having the perfectionism trait. As the negative impacts of that link rise, these experts are calling for better understanding.
CEOs and staff disagree on how much to work from home in 2024. But there's a simple solution
As 2024 kicks into gear there's disagreement about how working from home should look. But there's a happy middle ground that means everyone wins, these experts argue.
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Why 'depraved' women were forced to work for free at these Australian laundries
In the 19th century, Australia was home to Magdalene "retreats", Catholic-run institutions to reform wayward women. For some, the path to penitence was a brutal one.
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John didn't believe death should be sad and lonely. So he threw a party
As John Gilius's partner came closer to dying from terminal cancer, the couple decided to mark the event in a very special, and very joyous, way.
Jim was excited to retire, but when he stopped work his mental health declined. Here's what helped
Retirement can bring unexpected challenges from a lack of sense of purpose and missing social network. But these experts say it's a phase of life that has much to offer — if you're prepared.
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Drunk guests, strange intimacy and profound trust: What's behind our love affair with radio?
From strange intimacy to the thrill of the unpredictable, radio offers something no other form of media can match.
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'A trap you want to avoid': The common sleep misconceptions getting in the way of a good night's rest
If you wake at night and worry, you're far from alone. But these experts say if you've ever had good sleep, you can get back to it — just steer clear of these misconceptions.
How a lawyer's sex work side hustle turned into something much more
Mitch has always been open to new ideas. So when someone suggested sex work, the early-career lawyer decided to try it as a 'side hustle'. It turned into something more.
Not everyone agrees special schools should be phased out. But there's consensus about one thing
After the disability royal commission called for the phasing out of special schools, it put the spotlight on how mainstream education could support more students with disability.
This family spent their house deposit on a family holiday. It changed their lives
When life wasn't quite working for Sydney parents of four Jodi and Daniel, they decided to take a road trip. It proved to be a life-changing act.
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Thousands of needless deaths from asbestos taught Australia tough lessons. Have they been forgotten?
From coal to asbestos, there's a long and deadly history of dust in Australia. And some are arguing that the lessons of the past aren't being applied today.
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'A very serious worst alternative.' What to do, and what to avoid, if your owners committee is in conflict
Almost 3 million apartments or townhouses in Australia are covered by a strata scheme. What happens when it causes trouble?
It only takes 11 seconds for a doctor to interrupt a patient. A simple shift could change things
Australia has one of the world's best healthcare systems. But senior physician Fiona Reilly argues it doesn't always work as well as it should for patients.
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'I've always tried to acknowledge their mother': Four dads offer their fatherhood advice
From ways to protect kids in the lead-up to divorce, to keeping a calm heart and allowing tough questions, these four fathers have plenty of advice to offer dads.
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These Israeli parents want to use their dead son's sperm to make a grandchild. Could it happen here?
Rules about who can access posthumous sperm retrieval are ethically complex. It doesn't help that, across Australia, they're also inconsistent.
'People need to know the truth.' The real story of Pocahontas is shockingly different from the movie
Behind the romantic, animated version of Pocahontas's life is a brutal reality. These people are determined to share it.
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Sophie loved her job, until it made her so anxious she had to quit. She's far from alone
Prolonged, lower-level stressors at work can combine to have a significant mental health impact. But it's not up to the individual to address the problem.
The small acts of violence that led 81-year-old Francene to understand she was experiencing elder abuse
With reports of elder abuse on the rise in Australia, these women in their 80s are sharing their stories in the hope that others seek the help they need.
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In the 60s, Nel Law was a stowaway on a ship to Antarctica. What she saw there blew her mind
The rules prevented women from going to Antarctica in the 1960s, but Nel Law defied them. Now author Rachael Mead wants more people to learn about Nel's legacy.
How Cynthia managed to find 'beautiful, tender moments' while caring for her once-abusive father
Cynthia's relationship with her father was one of love but also fear. It meant suddenly becoming his carer was tough.
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'I left a very good and happy relationship': Alexandra's partner didn't want a baby, so she did it alone
The number of people choosing to start a family on their own is on the rise in Australia. Meet two women who followed different paths into solo parenthood.
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'This is dangerous': This expert says governments have their fingers in their ears about cryptocurrency
Most cryptocurrencies don't have a head office or a CEO, which makes regulating them tough. But expert Gavin Brown says ignoring their power is not an option.
Waking at 4am to exercise, 'crushing' your day and other habits that may be making you less happy
Hyper-efficiency, or squeezing the most from every moment of the day, won't make time seem more expansive, argues author Jenny Odell. Here's what she says will.