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Telstra Outage Leaves Triple‑Zero Callers Stranded As PM Labels Failure 'Deeply Concerning'

Telstra has blamed a 'software defect' in its time‑keeping systems for a nationwide outage that disrupted mobile calls, shut down regional trains and left some triple‑zero callers unable to get through, prompting 333 welfare checks.

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Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

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Here are the 17 roads and intersections to be fixed up with ACT black spot funding

Canberrans nominated crash-prone roads for federal funding.

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Missing man found alive as floods spark more rescues

A man who went missing from a houseboat has been found alive as major flooding continues to impact communities across the nation's north.

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Four Iranian women’s team members set to return home after being granted asylum in Australia

Two players and a staff member reportedly left Australia on Saturday, with Iranian state media reporting that the team captain will join them

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Got a phone? Prepare for an unsolicited message

Almost all Australians will get the same alert later this year as part of a nation-wide test of a new emergency warning system.

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Shooters to take aim at feral pigs stranded by floods

Sharpshooters will take to the skies across Queensland's flood-ravaged northwest, targeting feral pigs stranded on pockets of higher ground.

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Authorities defend warnings ahead of record floods

Locals were given "adequate" warning ahead of damaging flash floods, authorities claim as locals and visitors clean up along a popular surf and holiday coast.

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Rough night for Top Enders riding out damaging cyclone

Top End residents have hunkered down for the first cyclone of the season, as they are warned to expect damaging winds and possible flooding.

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Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

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Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan

Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.

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Free phones for some in Samsung triple-zero 'debacle'

Some Samsung phone users with old mobiles will get free replacements after triple-zero glitches, but not everyone will be so lucky.

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Disaster choppers prepared for looming bushfire season

A fleet of 160 aircraft from the National Aerial Firefighting Centre are ready to respond to disasters as severe weather lashes large parts of the nation.

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Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry

Exclusive: Dinner occurred on the same day that four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industry

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Optus admits process not followed after it missed at least five warnings of triple zero outage

Albanese government under pressure to ensure stiff penalties are imposed as emergency management minister blasts telco as “absolutely disgraceful”

The Guardian - AU

Natural disasters cost Australia’s economy $2.2bn in first half of 2025, new Treasury analysis shows

Wild weather, including Cyclone Alfred and floods in NSW and Queensland, significantly slowed retail trade and household spending

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When & How People Impacted By The NSW Floods Can Access Disaster Relief Payments

The federal and state governments have also activated disaster assistance to 16 LGAs in the Hunter and Mid North Coast.

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Littleproud says discussions about reuniting Coalition a ‘positive move’ – as it happened

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A holiday destination for some, but no one is coasting in Gilmore, Labor’s most marginal seat

Once Eden-Monaro was the seat to watch on the NSW south coast, but now its neighbour has taken centre stage as one of the Coalition’s prime targets

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View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

The Canberra Times

'Impossible to deliver': Katy Gallagher dismisses Libs' stadium plan

'It looked like a thought bubble,' Finance Minister says.

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Labor campaign launch promises Commonwealth Park swimming pool

The PM will join Andrew Barr at today's launch.

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National Capital Authority commits to 'more transparent process' for planning

The NCA's decisions can be obscure, but a new approach is under way.

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s strident Gaza digression drowns out Liberals’ epic election blunder in NSW

A random response to a single question on Wednesday morning at Sydney airport engulfed the news cycle and gave the opposition some welcome distraction

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Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA

West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.

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