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.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
Paul Redding, 33, battles kidney cancer while fighting to keep his Albion Park home and be there for his three young children. His family faces financial crisis during recovery.
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott pressures the Albanese government to address Australia's economic struggles, highlighting inflation and productivity concerns. Read the full analysis.
New Victorian Liberal leader Jess Wilson vows to tackle state's $2 million hourly debt crisis, promising economic reform, lower taxes and judicial changes. Read her full vision.
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.
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
Widespread power outage hits South Australia leaving thousands without electricity. SA Power Networks working to restore supply amid extreme weather conditions.
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
Newcastle business owner Emma Johnson makes heartbreaking decision to close Pony Hair Studio after stage four breast cancer diagnosis. Community rallies with $71,000 in support.
The federal government is negotiating a power purchase agreement with Snowy Hydro to secure Tomago Aluminium's future, preventing the loss of up to 4500 jobs in the Hunter Valley.
Dozens of elderly patients occupy three full hospital wards in Townsville with no aged care placements available. Health crisis deepens as beds remain blocked.
A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.
Experts warn Australia's environmental laws won't stop extinction crisis without addressing human population growth and consumption patterns. Read the urgent call for action.
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
Vulnerable homeless teenagers are being kept in mental health wards despite being ready for discharge because they have no safe housing. This systemic failure costs millions and harms recovery.
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure as the longest US government shutdown and renewed Epstein allegations test his administration's stability. Read the full analysis.
Western Australia continues to struggle as the nation's retail outsider. Discover the factors behind this persistent economic challenge and what it means for the state's future.
Perth faces a housing crisis as density denial threatens the city's future. Experts urge vertical growth to preserve suburbs and character. Read why upward expansion is crucial.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School faces crisis with six suspensions daily in 2024. Community demands action on student behaviour and safety concerns.
Forensic experts and telecommunications specialists provide crucial evidence in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial as the prosecution builds its case against Rajwinder Singh.
Despite government promises, bulk-billing GPs remain scarce. Discover why Australians struggle to find affordable healthcare and what it means for families.
Lady Gaga opens up about surviving psychotic crisis while filming A Star Is Born and taking lithium medication that led to tour cancellation. Read her emotional journey.