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Optus outage may have cut emergency service access

A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.

Australia's New Social Media Age Law Protects Kids

Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring parental consent for under-16s on social media platforms, with age verification technology and hefty penalties for non-compliance.

SA Water Testing Failures: Algal Bloom Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals critical gaps in South Australia's water monitoring system as algal blooms threaten drinking water safety. Government under pressure to explain missed testing protocols.

Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures

Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.

Girl Crashes E-Bike Into Car in Viral Footage

Disturbing footage of a young girl crashing into a car on an e-bike has ignited urgent calls for regulation as Australia faces growing safety concerns over electric bicycles.

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