Telstra fined $300k: Telco fined for failing to share thousands of customer details to emergency warning system database

Telstra fined 0k: Telco fined for failing to share thousands of customer details to emergency warning system database

Telstra has been fined $300,000 for failing to provide accurate details of thousands of customers to a database that is critical to the emergency warning system. The database, known as the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND), is used by triple-0 to help locate people in an emergency, to warn Australians of flood or bushfire, and … Read more

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Compensation for impacted customers and ensuring confidence in the triple-zero system will be explored in a federal probe into the Optus outage. More than 10 million Optus customers were without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours on November 8. The telco blamed a software upgrade for the network breakdown, while the fallout … Read more

Hunter Valley’s slick new retreats in Australia’s oldest wine region

Hunter Valley’s slick new retreats in Australia’s oldest wine region

Earthy greens and terracottas complement the native colours outside, while generously sized bathrooms include a double sink and shower, curved mirrors and good lighting. There are comfortable armchairs, table seating for two and a small kitchenette with microwave. Breakfast is delivered daily and might include granola, fruit compote, yoghurt and a quiche Lorraine with tomato … Read more

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

More than 10 million Optus customers were without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours on November 8. The telco blamed a software upgrade for the network breakdown, while the fallout triggered the resignation of Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin last week. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigned as CEO of the telco last … Read more