Telcos overtake social media as the most distrusted industry The Australian telecommunications industry has reached a new low, becoming the most distrusted sector in the economy. The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023
‘Not competitive’: NBN racks up billions in debt while alternatives grow The National Broadband Network (NBN) is “not competitive” and has seen billions of taxpayer dollars spent on “obsolete technology”. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
6 jobs you need to do in the garden this spring, according to experts Make hay while the sun shines, says Sam Wylie-Harris. The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023
Premier League’s wealth was built on back of pyramid clubs who need to be protected The government white paper will need to bring fans to the fore in the running of their clubs to shore them up for future generations The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
Federal MPs, advocates call for mandated roaming to improve mobile phone reception in the bush Mobile phone towers are locked to specific telecommunication providers, but mandatory roaming advocates say unlocking them is a simple process that will have big benefits for rural communities. ABC News · Jan 21, 2023
‘Song sucks’: Nick Cave slams AI version of his work as concerns grow about ChatGPT Nick Cave has launched a stinging critique of a song created by AI chatbot software ChatGPT “in the style of Nick Cave”. The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023
Consumers choose charity shop Christmas gifts amid cost-of-living crisis BHF’s retail director Allison Swaine-Hughes said the charity made record sales over one week this month. The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022
‘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. The New Daily · Dec 21, 2022
Four in ten Brits feel their finances are in chaos - with over a quarter in debt Nearly three-quarters of those who have specific financial goals for the future feel these have been set back by the cost-of-living crisis Daily Mirror · Dec 4, 2022
No checks for ticks sees fake Twitter accounts of public figures soar Within hours of Twitter Blue going live, fake accounts using the names and likenesses of famous people started popping up. The New Daily · Nov 11, 2022
Scammers ‘relentlessly targeting Australians’: How to protect yourself The ACC's Scamwatch has revealed scammers are "relentlessly targeting Australians". here's what to look out for. The New Daily · Nov 8, 2022
NBN upgrades finally coming to 300,000 homes Faster internet is on the way for 300,000 homes and businesses across the nation as NBN Co reveals list of full fibre upgrades. The New Daily · Oct 18, 2022
Popular websites: Where we’re hanging out online You don’t have to look far to find a story about the toxic influence of the World Wide Web. But we keep coming back. The New Daily · Oct 10, 2022
Nation plummets in global digital index, as expert blames poor NBN decisions Poor mobile and broadband stability have dragged down Australia’s ranking in the global ‘digital quality of life’ index, despite gains in internet The New Daily · Oct 5, 2022
The New Daily · Oct 5, 2022 Apple’s lightning cables hit by European law demanding one size fits all Apple has two years to phase out its sale of lightning port products in the EU after European Parliament approved a brand new law.
The New Daily · Oct 4, 2022 Australia Post expands from the letterbox to home internet services AusPost is wading into the home internet market, offering NBN service for purchase in-store and online as customers slip away from big telcos.
The New Daily · Sep 13, 2022 Customers pay a price for loyalty to their telco, but SIM evolution will make change easier Australians are loyal to their mobile service providers, even when it costs them extra money, new research shows.
The New Daily · Aug 18, 2022 Telstra, Optus continue to lose ground to smaller telcos Australian customers are continuing to trickle from the country's biggest telcos in pursuit of better prices and broader product range.
The New Daily · Aug 9, 2022 ‘Dudded’: ACCC calls for action as Australians suffer stagnating NBN upload speeds Australians are being "dudded" by stagnating NBN upload speeds far below the top rates advertised in their internet plans, new data reveals.
The New Daily · Aug 3, 2022 Telstra committed to building streaming services with Fetch TV buy Telstra has bought a big stake in a set-top-box company as part of its focus on home media, signalling the future of the telco's Telstra TV service.
Daily Mirror · Jul 23, 2022 Mo Farah almost refused entry back to UK as a teen after airport row over paperwork Olympic medalist Sir Mo Farah was almost refused entry back into the UK after competing for Team GB when he was 16. Coach Mark Gregory said a customs official wanted to send Mo back to Germany
The New Daily · May 25, 2022 ‘Excessively high’: NBN Co plan to hike internet prices stirs controversy Australians would face higher internet bills over the next decade under plans to jack up broadband prices to recoup huge NBN cost blowouts.
The New Daily · May 19, 2022 Small telcos gathering steam as Telstra, Optus lose customers The biggest names in Australian telcos are seeing customer numbers start to slide as Australians hunt for more bang for their buck.
ABC News · May 16, 2022 Why the NBN still matters — and how it can be improved after the election Australia has spent billions on the NBN yet its speeds are still bad — at least compared to other countries. How did we end up here? And why aren't we hearing more about internet infrastructure this election?
The New Daily · Mar 22, 2022 Government shrugs off decade of ‘mistakes’ with $750 million NBN upgrade Regional internet services are set to receive a $750 million boost as the government rushes to make up for its past mistakes ahead of the upcoming election.