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Copper thieves target telcos, transport, power infrastructure causing $400,000 damage

Powercor and Telstra say their infrastructure has been targeted by copper thieves several times, causing significant damage and a risk to public safety.

ABC News

Telstra defends 7 per cent increase for mobile plans

Telstra has copped criticism with a move this week to hike prices on the vast majority of its mobile plans.

The New Daily

Former Telstra boss Ziggy Switkowski to oversee PwC investigation

Ziggy Switkowski AO has been installed to look under the hood at embattled consultancy PwC after it became mired in a tax scandal.

The New Daily

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Telstra apologises for lengthy network outage in outback NSW on Mother's Day weekend

A text message warning residents of a week of upgrade work in northern NSW failed to send and coincided with a separate landline outage, leaving the people of Bourke with extremely limited communication.

ABC News

Watch: Surplus surprise, CTE suicide risk, Telstra outage

Watch: Jim Chalmers will be the first Treasurer in 15 years to hand down a surplus in tonight's budget. Telstra claims to have resolved an issue that left

The New Daily

Telstra outage leaves some users unable to make mobile phone calls

The company says the issue mostly affected customers in NSW and Queensland, but did not prevent triple zero calls

The Guardian - AU

Telstra fixes outage that hit callers nationwide

Telstra has fixed an issue that plagued some of its mobile phone users from late Monday well into Tuesday morning.

The New Daily

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Major outage hits Telstra, customers can't make calls

The telco says it's "working urgently to fix the issue".

Newcastle Herald

Telstra outage which hit mobile phone users in New South Wales and Queensland fixed, telco says

Telstra says some of its mobile customers are still having trouble making phone calls, after an earlier outage which affected mobile networks in NSW and Queensland.

ABC News

Which telcos have the fastest 4G and 5G networks?

Industry analysis has compared the services of Australia's biggest telcos to find which is performing the best.

The New Daily

Optus best mobile network for overall availability and Vodafone leads for 5G, report finds

In test of Australia’s three networks, Open Signal finds Telstra has most consistent user experience overall

The Guardian - AU

When Daryl was diagnosed with Parkinson's he felt powerless. Now he's reclaiming it at the punching bag

A Melbourne boxing club is teaching patients suffering with Parkinson's to box in a unique program designed to build skills to delay the onset of the neurological disease.

ABC News

Telstra warned for breaching consumer protection laws

The Australian Communications and Media Authority warned Telstra after it didn't give required notice to more than 5400 customers when limiting their service.

The New Daily

ACTU will not push for spot on RBA board as review released – as it happened

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Telstra gives no time frame for fix to unreliable phone, internet services in Tasmania's north-east

Regional towns experience days of unreliable phone and internet connection with no indication of when services will return to normal.

ABC News

Police arrest pair for allegedly trying to steal copper cable from Telstra pit at Salisbury in Adelaide's north

Police allege two men tried to steal copper wiring from a Telstra pit at Salisbury in Adelaide's north early on Saturday morning.

ABC News

Telstra joins growing number of Australian companies now charging for paper bills

Telstra becomes the latest company to start charging for paper bills, but says there are exemptions to its new $2.20 fee for paper bills.

The New Daily

Telstra, Google oppose govt’s smart TV reform

The government has proposed legislation that would give prominence to Australian broadcaster's apps on Smart TVs, but not everyone likes it.

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Live Performance of The Australian Ballet Broadcast over 5G to Cinemas

Telstra and Silver Trak Digital used their Cinema Direct 5G content delivery system for the live performance

The Canberra Times

Major revamp planned for Telstra Tower

Telstra wants to refresh the site and restore it as a premier destination for locals and visitors alike.

ABC News

Canberra's iconic Telstra Tower on Black Mountain to get a makeover that celebrates Ngunnawal culture

Black Mountain's iconic Telstra Tower is set for a makeover, with the telecommunications giant confirming that it wants to restore the site as a "premier destination" that celebrates Ngunnawal culture.

The New Daily

What is 5G home broadband, and how does it compare to the NBN?

The NBN is meant to be the future of Australian home internet – but 5G home broadband could be stealing some of the spotlight.

ABC News

Businesses, residents slam Western Power as Midwest hit with worst blackout since Cyclone Seroja

A network trip left Midwest homes and businesses without power just before 5am, with backup generators supporting the area experiencing a separate fault.

ABC News

Gulf residents prepare for mass evacuation as record Queensland floods continue

Emergency services have ramped up evacuation efforts in the Gulf of Carpentaria as "unprecedented" floods threaten to submerge towns.

ABC News

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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