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Optus Network Collapse Disrupts Emergency Services

Australia's second-largest telecommunications provider Optus suffered a catastrophic nationwide outage, disrupting emergency services and mistakenly sending thousands of customers to voicemail during critical situations.

Optus Outage Blocks Triple-Zero Calls Nationwide

A catastrophic nationwide outage at Optus has left millions of Australians stranded without phone and internet services, with emergency calls failing and businesses facing chaos. The telecommunications giant faces scrutiny as customers demand answers.

Harvest Supermoon 2025: Australia's Guide

Don't miss Tuesday's breathtaking Harvest Supermoon! Our expert guide reveals exactly when and where Australians can experience this celestial spectacle at its most magnificent.

Manchester synagogue terror alert failure exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a major mobile network failure prevented Manchester's Jewish community from receiving emergency terror attack warnings during synagogue services, raising serious security concerns.

Optus Faces Major ATO Tax Battle Over Singtel Operations

The Australian Taxation Office takes on telecom giant Optus and its Singapore-based parent company Singtel in a landmark tax dispute that could reshape corporate taxation for multinational corporations operating in Australia.

Optus Outage: Triple-Zero Calls Failed, Lives at Risk

A major Optus outage left Australians unable to reach emergency services, with calls to triple-zero failing. A victim who collapsed during the blackout warns that lives are at stake, demanding an urgent regulatory overhaul.

Optus Network Outage Sparks Chaos Across Adelaide

A catastrophic nationwide outage on the Optus network has plunged Adelaide into chaos, blocking emergency calls, crippling businesses, and disrupting transport services. The unprecedented telecoms failure raises serious questions about national infrastruc

Optus Faces Severe Fallout Over Triple Zero Failure

The Australian federal government vows 'significant consequences' for telecom giant Optus following a catastrophic network failure that prevented emergency calls and has been connected to multiple deaths.

Optus Faces Manslaughter Probe Over Deadly Triple Zero Outage

Australian telco giant Optus could face unprecedented corporate manslaughter charges as a national inquiry investigates a catastrophic 16-hour Triple Zero outage linked to multiple fatalities, prompting calls for massive fines and criminal liability.

Nats IT Failure Causes UK Air Traffic Chaos

A major IT failure at the UK's National Air Traffic Services (Nats) caused severe disruption, grounding flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at London Stansted, Brussels, and Berlin Airports.

Optus CEO Under Fire After Deadly Network Blackout

Optus CEO Stephen Rue is under immense pressure to resign following a catastrophic 14-hour nationwide network outage that left 10 million Australians stranded and has been connected to three tragic deaths after emergency calls failed.

Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths

A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.

Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.

Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025

Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.

NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails

Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn

Australia cuts skilled migration, new hurdles for UK applicants

In a major immigration overhaul, Australia cuts its skilled worker visa quota and raises the bar for applicants. Discover how new points tests, higher salary thresholds, and stricter English requirements will impact British nationals seeking a life down u

British Men Killed in Kangaroo Island Car Crash

Two British men have tragically lost their lives following a single-vehicle crash on South Australia's Kangaroo Island. The fatal incident occurred on the Playford Highway, casting a shadow over the popular tourist destination.

UK Couple's Honest Verdict on Life in Australia

A British couple reveals the incredible highs and surprising lows of swapping their life in the UK for a new start in Australia, sharing their honest journey and the one thing they desperately miss.

Melbourne-Sydney Transport Ticketing Systems Crash Simultaneously

A major technical crisis has hit Australia's two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, as their public transport ticketing systems, myki and Opal, suffer simultaneous catastrophic failures, leaving millions of commuters stranded and sparking a national de

Koala Habitat Loss Reveals 'Total Failure' of Nature Laws

Shocking new data reveals a catastrophic loss of koala habitats in New South Wales and Queensland, with conservation groups branding Australia's environmental protection laws a 'total failure' as land clearing skyrockets.

Father dies in horrific skydiving parachute malfunction

A family man's dream skydive turned into an unimaginable nightmare in Australia when his parachute failed to open, leading to a fatal 14,000ft plunge. The investigation into the shocking incident is now underway.

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