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Newcastle Light Rail Extension Sparks Cost Debate

Novocastrians voice strong opinions on light rail extension costs, high-speed rail impacts, and political controversies in latest community letters. Read the diverse perspectives shaping Newcastle's future.

No savings in early Woden light rail: Minister

ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel dismisses claims taxpayers could have saved money if Woden light rail started sooner, citing pandemic constraints and capacity issues.

Samsung Phone Fails Triple-0 Call, Person Dies

A person has died after an ageing Samsung phone failed to connect to Triple-0 on the TPG network. The incident prompts urgent warnings for users to update their devices and raises serious questions about Australia's emergency call system.

Labor pushes Broadmeadow for high-speed rail stop

Newcastle Labor councillors are pushing to lock in Broadmeadow as the city's high-speed rail station, a move set to transform the region's economy and connectivity. Discover the plans.

MKR Grand Final: Closest Battle for $100,000

The My Kitchen Rules grand final promises the closest battle ever as teams Justin & Will and Maria & Bailey compete for a life-changing $100,000 prize. Discover their winning strategies.

Amber Sherlock departs Nine after 20 years

Veteran Nine weather presenter Amber Sherlock has left the network after nearly two decades, citing 'streamlining' as the reason for her departure. Discover her farewell message and what's next.

Community Campaign to Extend Newcastle Light Rail

Young activists launch petition to expand Newcastle's light rail network beyond city centre, addressing transport gaps and safety concerns. Join the movement for better public transport.

AFLW Finals 2024: Complete Viewing Guide

Don't miss a moment of the AFLW Finals action! Complete streaming guide with match times, broadcast details and how to watch every game live across Australia.

Sussan Ley's demotion won't save Liberals

Why removing Sussan Ley as Shadow Minister for Women won't solve the Liberal Party's deeper problems. Exclusive political analysis reveals the real challenges facing the opposition.

Cassowary Coast's bold light rail vision under scrutiny

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.

Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter

Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.

Bumble Predicts Ashes Arm Wrestle for Seven Broadcast

Iconic commentator David 'Bumble' Lloyd shares his expert insights on the upcoming Ashes series, promising a classic battle between cricket's oldest rivals as he joins Seven's elite commentary lineup.

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.

MyWay Card System Fails Canberra Commuters

The controversial launch of Canberra's new MyWay transport card system has left commuters facing widespread failures, with buses not accepting payments and passengers unable to tap on across the territory.

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.

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