Optus Outage Cuts Hunter Residents Off From Triple Zero
Critical telecommunications failure leaves Hunter region residents unable to access emergency services as Optus confirms widespread network outage affecting triple zero calls.
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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.
Queensland Terror Raid: 7 Arrested, IEDs Seized
A major counter-terrorism operation across Queensland has resulted in seven arrests and the seizure of improvised explosive devices, firearms, and a drone in what authorities are calling a significant disruption to potential terrorist activity.
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.
Australia's Climate Plan B If Global Talks Fail
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Australian border patrol flights plummet post-COVID
Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's aerial border surveillance has dramatically declined since COVID-19, sparking national security concerns from Coalition Senator Jonno Duniam.
NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.
Teen avoids charges over stadium knife
A 16-year-old boy caught with a 20cm knife outside Optus Stadium has avoided criminal charges through a police caution, sparking discussions about youth justice and concert security.
Canberra Centre Assault: Police Hunt for Witnesses
ACT Police urgently seek witnesses to a violent assault at Canberra Centre shopping complex. Authorities release CCTV footage and appeal for public assistance.
MyWay System Failure: ACT Transport Minister Apologises
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel has publicly apologised after Canberra's MyWay smartcard system experienced a major failure, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated across the capital.
Aussie retirees wanted in Louvre art heist
A Melbourne couple, both former educators in their 70s, are wanted by French authorities over the daring theft of Renaissance masterpieces from the Louvre in what investigators are calling the art heist of the decade.
ACT Govt Apologises for Failed MyWay Card Rollout
The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.
Perth IGA blasts chemists over car park drug deals
A frustrated Maddington IGA owner has publicly called out nearby pharmacies after his security cameras captured regular midnight drug activity in his car park, putting staff and customers at risk.
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.
Fake gun terror at Cairns shopping centre
A Cairns shopping centre was thrown into chaos when a man armed with a replica firearm targeted teenagers in a terrifying daylight incident that has left the community shaken.
Townsville's water pipeline questions unanswered in mayor race
As Townsville voters prepare to elect a new mayor, critical questions about the $215 million Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 project remain unresolved, leaving the city's water security hanging in the balance.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Australia's Cyber Defences Under Siege Amid Critical Threats
Australia faces an unprecedented wave of sophisticated cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure, with the nation's top cyber security official warning of escalating threats from state actors and criminal networks.
Canberra transport glitch: Free rides for commuters
A major technical failure in Canberra's public transport system allowed thousands of commuters to travel for free, exposing vulnerabilities in the capital's ticketing infrastructure.
Townsville school bus incident: students cleared of blame
New investigation reveals mechanical failure, not student behaviour, caused the alarming North Shore school bus incident that left parents demanding answers.
University of Sydney Library Hit by Daylight Tech Heist
In a shocking daylight robbery, thieves made off with at least seven laptops and iPads from the University of Sydney's Fisher Library, leaving students and staff reeling from the audacious theft.
AGL fast-tracks Kwinana gas plant for WA energy security
AGL Energy seals landmark deal to fast-track Western Australia's first major gas-fired power station in over a decade, securing critical energy supply for Perth's southern suburbs amid the state's green transition.
ACT Prisons Ban USBs After CCTV Data Leak Security Breach
Canberra's prison system implements sweeping security reforms after thousands of CCTV files were compromised, banning USB devices and overhauling data management protocols.
Townsville prison lockdown after officers assaulted
Townsville Correctional Centre remains in full lockdown after two correctional officers were brutally assaulted by an inmate, sparking major security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
Cairns water security boosted as reservoir projects hit milestones
Cairns celebrates significant progress on two crucial reservoir projects that will future-proof the region's water supply against drought and support continued population growth.
Trump wants nuclear tests before China rare earths deal
Former US President Donald Trump calls for nuclear weapons testing revival ahead of potential rare earths agreement with China, while Australian PM Anthony Albanese pushes back on controversial trade suggestions in high-stakes diplomatic showdown.
Point Lonsdale Medical Group Hit by Cyber Security Breach
A sophisticated cyber attack has compromised the Point Lonsdale Medical Group's systems, potentially exposing sensitive patient information. The clinic has launched an urgent investigation and is notifying affected individuals.
ACT Govt Knew MyWay System Was Failing Years Ago
Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.
New transit officers target fare evaders in Canberra
ACT Government deploys dedicated transit officers to crack down on fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on Canberra's public transport network.
Why Wealth Taxes Fail: Lessons for Australia
Discover why wealth taxes consistently fail worldwide and what Australia can learn from other nations' costly mistakes in economic policy.
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