Three Telstra public phones are being considered for heritage listing, recognising their role in keeping communities connected during times of need.
Yes, public phones remain relevant — with Australians making over 25 million free calls from them last year, including 300,000 to services like 000, Lifeline, and Headspace.
The shortlisted phones include:
The Support Line in Brunswick West, VIC — the country’s most used public phone for crisis support calls.
The Disaster Responder in Narooma, NSW — handled nearly 1,000 calls during the 2019/20 bushfires when other networks were down.
And The Remote Connector in Doomadgee, QLD — a vital link in a remote community, now offering free Wi-Fi.
You’ll find full details HERE.
