Telstra’s network is back after a nationwide outage traced to a 20-year “time travel” glitch. Customers still having trouble connecting are urged to restart their devices.
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Telstra mobile outage plunges thousands into chaos
The largest mobile network in the country has been hit with an outage that has affected thousands of users with the telco saying it’s urgently fixing it.
China test fires missile in Pacific as alliance struck
China has confirmed it fired a sea-based missile in the Pacific, just hours after Australia signed a landmark defence alliance with Fiji.
Right-wing rivals locked in ‘race to the bottom’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a broad swipe at right-wing rivals, telling the Labor Party faithful they are only interested in airing grievances.
Bledisloe Cup returns to three Tests with Anzac Day match
Local rugby fans are happy today with the news an extra Bledisloe Cup Test is coming… and it’s not too far from home.
Do you have a future PM in the family?
Could your teenager be Australia’s next great political voice? A national competition wants students to write the speech they’d give as a newly elected MP.
Fuel excise extended but lower relief to come
Australians will get an extended discount on fuel but the savings will amount to less, as a tentative truce allows ships to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected
Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.
Hanson defies protest to call for ‘monocultural’ nation
A mid-speech protest has marred Pauline Hanson’s first address to the National Press Club after decades in politics.
New executive director for national livestock transport body
Ben Maguire has been appointed Executive Director of the national peak body for livestock and rural transport, bringing decades of experience across trucking, agriculture and the not-for-profit sector.
