Govt Mandates Nationwide Mobile Coverage for Telcos
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Thousands of Optus customers face service disruptions in latest network outage. Check your service status and see what compensation is available.
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
Australian small businesses face rising threats from predatory lenders. Learn how to verify AFCA membership, spot dangerous loans, and access free help to protect your enterprise.
Fremantle's beloved music venue Freo.Social secures $150,000 federal grant for sound-proofing upgrades, ending closure threats from noise complaints. The historic venue can now continue hosting 200+ shows annually.
The City of Stirling is trialling sound-reducing measures like astroturf and acoustic fencing at outdoor basketball courts following resident noise complaints. Discover the pilot plan.
WA's Environmental Protection Authority opts against formal investigation into Burswood race track noise complaints, citing insufficient evidence of environmental harm.
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.
Prominent dentist Michael Zaninovich reveals systemic failures in Australia's dental regulation system, exposing patient safety risks and inadequate oversight mechanisms.
Forensic experts and telecommunications specialists provide crucial evidence in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial as the prosecution builds its case against Rajwinder Singh.
New data reveals Perth's northern and southern suburbs face the worst telecommunications services in Western Australia. Discover which areas need urgent improvements.
AirBridge Networks opens a new Perth office, expanding its national footprint to deliver robust connectivity solutions to WA's remote communities and mining sector.
Exclusive: Optus stands to gain billions in spectrum license renewals without competitive auction, despite damning Senate findings on deadly triple zero outage. Read why experts call this a disaster.
A Perth tavern's victory in dismissing two customer grievances has reignited debate about Western Australia's notorious 'Wait Awhile' culture and regulatory hurdles facing small businesses.
Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.
A Telstra customer in South Australia has broken all records after staying on hold for over five days straight. The astonishing 133-hour call reveals shocking customer service wait times that'll make your jaw drop.
Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.
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.
Critical telecommunications failure leaves Hunter region residents unable to access emergency services as Optus confirms widespread network outage affecting triple zero calls.
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.
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
A UK expat's viral video listing her biggest disappointments about living in Perth has sparked heated debate among locals and fellow migrants about the city's pros and cons.
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.
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.
Arthur Barrett threatens to abandon $1.5 million pub redevelopment after council revokes liquor licence following neighbour complaints about noise and parking in quiet suburban area.