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Optus outage cuts mobile and internet access for millions of Australians

Exact reason for outage remains unknown as minister points to possible ‘deep fault’ within Optus network

The Independent UK

Optus outage: Millions affected as Australia's second largest telecommunications network goes down

Payment, transport and health systems were thrown into chaos, with 40 per cent of Australians unable to use phones or internet

Evening Standard

Optus service outage at a glance: what we know so far

Hospitals, homes, businesses and transport services hit by Australia-wide internet, mobile and landline network blackout; CEO says service is now back

The Guardian - AU

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Rural phone coverage reform to be a 'long conversation'

Advances in mobile, wireless and satellite tech are likely to feature in coming discussions ahead of an overhaul of telecommunication services in the bush.

AAP

‘Digital inclusion’ and closing the gap: how First Nations leadership is key to getting remote communities online

There are more than 1,500 remote First Nations communities and homelands around Australia, and about 670 of them have no mobile phone coverage. In research with 495 people from ten remote communities, we found 45.9% were “highly excluded” from increasingly important digital services and tools.

The Conversation

NBN Co chief’s salary jumps to more than $3m despite government call for restraint

Stephen Rue is now paid five times more than prime minister Anthony Albanese’s salary of $587,000, annual report confirms

The Guardian - AU

Why is Labor’s bill on combatting disinformation so controversial?

Coalition is ringing alarm bells about legislation, despite it containing many Morrison-era proposals. But they’re not alone in their concerns

The Guardian - AU

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NSW raises concerns about volume of gambling ads but declines to endorse total ban

Advocate Tim Costello fears state resistance could be excuse for federal Labor to ‘kick the ad ban recommendation into the long grass’

The Guardian - AU

Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost

Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.

AAP

Dating apps told to take action to protect users

The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.

AAP

Australia tells dating apps to improve safety standards to protect users from sexual violence

Australia’s government is telling the online dating industry to improve safety standards or be forced to make changes through legislation

The Independent UK

Gambling reform in Australia awaits the states, but most have already called for action

States and territories generally agree that gambling advertising needs reform but the federal government must lead the way

The Guardian - AU

Australia will not force adult websites to bring in age verification due to privacy and security concerns

The eSafety commissioner is to work with industry on a new code to educate parents about how to access filtering software and limit children’s access

The Guardian - AU

David Anderson takes the ABC into the future as Ita Buttrose and Stan Grant leave

In this week’s Media Briefs, Stan Grant resigns from the ABC altogether, Ita sets sail, and David Anderson locks in another term.

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‘Right chair for the right time’: Ita Buttrose’s ABC term to end

Veteran broadcaster and editor Ita Buttrose has said she won’t seek a second term as ABC chair once her current term ends in 2024.

The Guardian - AU

Ita Buttrose to step down as ABC chair in March 2024 at end of current term

Media veteran, 81, praised by Michelle Rowland for ‘outstanding leadership’ in five years as head of national broadcaster

The Guardian - AU

Gambling reform advocate says ads are ‘grooming’ kids as Australian broadcasters lobby against total ban

Tim Costello says free-to-air TV does not face an existential crisis and urges bipartisan push on ad ban

The Guardian - AU

Australian Christian Lobby says plans to combat social media misinformation will ‘cancel Christian posts’

Claim comes despite draft of bill explaining media regulator will not be empowered to request specific content be removed from digital platforms

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The Canberra Times

'The little stuff is the big stuff to me': Canberra host helps celebrate commercial radio century

MIX 106.3 breakfast host Kristen Davidson joined commercial radio bigwigs at Parliament House to celebrate the milestone.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to consider ways to protect ABC and SBS from future funding threats

Michelle Rowland says review into security of national broadcasters will consider options to support their independence

The Guardian - AU

Inquiry recommends ban on trailing commissions in Australian online gambling

Media outlets could lose gambling revenue stream if government backs calls from parliamentary committee

The Guardian - AU

New register allows gamblers across Australia to ban themselves from all online wagers

‘BetStop’ scheme to be launched next month enables self-exclusion from all sites using just one form

AAP

Telcos must offer financial hardship assistance

Telcos will be forced to offer appropriate financial help to customers doing it tough by January next year or risk penalties.

The Guardian - AU

Recovering gambling addict targeted by bookmaker a day after complaining about harmful treatment

Mark Kempster continues to receive unsolicited betting emails despite being listed on self-exclusion register

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s gambling ads ban should be fast-tracked, crossbenchers say

Greens and independents want timeframe shortened while TV and wagering industries call for proposal to be watered down

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