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Phone tower for Reid would be a 'cane toad in a bowerbird's nest'

A 20-metre temporary telecommunications tower "doesn't fit the bill".

The Canberra Times

Optus CEO says no customers were harmed in data hack

Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says none of the telco's customers suffered any financial harm after a hacker posted the details of thousands of them online.

The New Daily

Telstra, Optus say coverage being upgraded in regional Victoria as tourism businesses struggle

Regional tourism and hospitality operators say the potential of peak-season trade is being hampered as essential services crumble under the weight of big crowds.

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Data breaches affecting millions of Australians are on the rise, Information Commissioner says

Millions of Australians' personal details have been compromised by unpublicised data breaches – separate from the Optus and Medibank hacks – according to figures released by the national information watchdog today.

ABC News

Australia has a new cybersecurity agenda. Two key questions lie at its heart

The federal government is pursuing a new cybersecurity agenda in the wake of last year’s major cyber breaches with Optus and Medibank.

The Conversation

Labor plan to beef up government’s cyber powers faces Senate block

A paper expanding on greater ability to intervene during hacks – especially on private companies – causes alarm among Coalition and Greens

The Guardian - AU

Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australia's home affairs minister says the nation's cyber laws were "bloody useless" during the Optus hack, as the federal government announces an overhaul of cyber policy.

ABC News

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New commissioner to oversee cyber security incidents

A new commissioner will be appointed to help oversee cyber security breaches as part of an overhaul of the sector in Australia.

AAP

Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data

The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security.

The Conversation

Victorian AMA seeks to allay privacy concerns as lower house passes contentious health database bill

Some argue a centralised system – with no ability to opt out – will remove people’s autonomy over their medical information

The Guardian - AU

‘Long overdue’: Privacy review calls for EU-style personal data rights after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australians would be able to demand companies delete their personal information under a European-style overhaul of privacy laws.

The New Daily

Government's privacy review has some strong recommendations – now we really need action

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus yesterday released a report with 30 proposals for updating Australia’s privacy regime. The proposals are practical, necessary and overdue. However, they are just proposals, which have been made several times in the past before disappearing into the “too hard basket” of the Australian, state and territory governments.

The Conversation

Media watchdog seeks more answers on Optus data breach

The Australian media watchdog has written to Optus requesting more information in its investigation of the telecommunications giant's data breach.

AAP

These Are The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Preorders Which Include A Free Fkn Smartwatch Or $800 Off

Sick of staring into your current phone's smashed-up screen?

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Optus data hack sees TMR replace 183K drivers licences, replacement fee to return from March

From March 1, Queensland Transport and Main Roads is discontinuing the free replacement of driver licences, with new cards setting drivers back over $80.

Motorsport

Mostert WAU Mustang livery unveiled

Walkinshaw Andretti United has unveiled a white and teal Ford Mustang for Chaz Mostert ahead of the 2023 Supercars season.

AAP

Secret inquiry into public service cyber security

The high-profile cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus led to the prime minister commissioning a public service security review, but the report remains secret.

The New Daily

Ombudsman hears from 17,900 Australians as Optus hack sparks complaints

The Optus data breach has driven a spike in complaints against the telco industry, with more than 17,900 Australians writing to the ombudsman.

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The New Daily

Australians’ trust tumbles for some of the country’s biggest brands

Australians are keeping a wary eye on staple local businesses after a horror year of hacks and travel disruptions.

AAP

Phone and internet complaints jump after Optus hack

A jump in phone and internet complaints has been blamed on the Optus hack, but privacy concerns are just the tip of the iceberg for some upset customers.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

ABC News

Sydney man spared jail after 'opportunistic' Optus data blackmail attempt

Dennis Su sent text messages to 92 people caught up in the Optus data breach, demanding $2,000 be transferred to his younger brother's bank account.

AAP

Optus breach teen scammer avoids jail

A NSW teen scammer has been spared a jail sentence after trying to blackmail Optus customers affected by its September data breach.

The New Daily

2023 Australian Open Day 3: Jelena Dokic optimistic about an Ash Barty tennis comeback

Former tennis star Jelena Dokic says she's hopeful that Ash Barty will one day come out of her retirement from tennis.

The New Daily

‘Right decision, wrong reasons’: Why the Telstra-TPG deal needs work

The ACCC has quashed a partnership between two major telcos over fears for consumer competition – but regional communities need more work.

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