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Optus Triple-0 outage failures exposed in report

A damning report into Optus's 14-hour Triple-0 outage in September details a cascade of human errors and system failures. Two people died. The telco has accepted all 21 recommendations.

Bondi Terror Attack Prompts Gun Law Review

The Bondi Junction terror shooting has triggered an urgent federal review of Australia's firearm legislation. Authorities are examining potential security gaps. Read the latest.

SA Mining Bill Sparks Farmland Feud

South Australia's mining and agricultural sectors clash over new legislation granting explorers easier access to farmland. Farmers claim they are an 'afterthought'. Read the full story.

Environment reforms pass as Coalition misses deal

Environment Minister Murray Watt secures major EPBC reforms with Greens support after Coalition negotiations fail. Business groups express disappointment as government achieves environmental policy victory.

Australia's 2025 Environmental Policy Reforms

Australia unveils sweeping environmental reforms for 2025, targeting emissions reduction and conservation. Learn how these changes will impact the nation's climate future.

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.

Australia's First Treaty Signed into Law

Australia makes history as its first formal treaty with Indigenous peoples becomes law, establishing a new framework for reconciliation and self-determination.

WA Parliament extends sitting hours for bills

Western Australia's government, opposition and crossbench agree to extended parliamentary sitting hours to ensure critical legislation passes through the Upper House before winter break.

Optus financial bonanza amid triple zero scandal

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.

SA customer's 133-hour phone call sets shocking record

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.

MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voluntary Assisted Dying Laws Begin in ACT

The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.

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