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Eastern Australia power demand falls to record lows – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down

Farmers are urging telcos to ensure the safety of rural Australians is not placed at risk as Telstra and Optus begin to turn off their 3G networks.

AAP

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

The 3G network switch-off will begin on Monday, with a new law enforcing the telcos to disconnect phones that cannot call the emergency line on 4G.

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Afternoon Update: not guilty verdicts in high-profile Sydney rape trial; Trump calls US a ‘garbage can’; and how to think about dying

High-profile Sydney man found not guilty on two counts of rape but jury unable to reach a verdict on three other rape charges

The Guardian - AU

Telstra board to reflect on backlash over executive pay

A significant number of Telstra shareholders voted against the telco's remuneration report, in part because of issues related to its enterprise division.

AAP

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Telstra and Optus are calling on Australians to "check your tech" in the final weeks before the 3G network closes, with thousands still using outdated phones.

AAP

Hands off: Labor eyes privatisation fight over NBN

The federal opposition has been challenged to reveal its position on the future of the $51 billion NBN after Labor introduced laws to keep it publicly-owned.

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Telstra announces ACT Best of Business award winners

They were selected from 222,000 nominations nationwide

The Canberra Times

Australia’s newest museum features a 90s mobile phone – and will be launched by a humanoid robot

‘Sophia’ – a UN ambassador given legal personhood seven years ago – will open the new National Communication Museum in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Salute to Bondi hero cop Amy Scott was a welcome moment of unity

'It was a wonderful occasion.'

Newcastle Herald

Adam Bandt Got Slammed For Wanting To Tax Big Corporations By 40% — But Economists Love It

Adam Bandt unveiled the Greens' plan to tax super-profit corporations, called the Robin Hood Reforms. Here's what you need to know.

Pedestrian.tv

Victoria spent $3.3m upgrading troubled Myki after extensive delays to new system rollout

Exclusive: Short-term fixes required before 2025 launch of $1.7bn public transport ticketing system

The Guardian - AU

Stockton's mobile phone problems reach floor of Parliament

'Sometimes you can get calls in a tiny corner of the living room.'

Newcastle Herald

Telstra reports $1.8bn profit, a 13% drop, as price rises loom for mobile customers

Results largely driven by strong performance in mobile business and CEO says company is aware of cost-of-living pressures

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Telstra open to Foxtel Group sale, profit drops 12.8%

Telstra CEO Vicki Brady has cautioned that News Corp's decision making around selling Foxtel, of which the telco owns 35 per cent, was in its early stages.

The Guardian - AU

Optus and Telstra delay 3G network shutdown until October

Telcos say majority of customers are now on compatible phones as government remains concerned about triple zero calls and medical devices

AAP

Safety fears delay 3G closure, users urged to upgrade

Telstra and Optus have delayed the 3G closure to launch a massive public safety campaign, after fears phones, alarms and medical equipment could be cut off.

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News Corp’s sale of Foxtel represents the dying embers of Rupert Murdoch’s grand plan for a global television subscription network.

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AAP

No guarantee of coverage for remote Australians post-3G

Farming families fear losing their access to health and education, as Telstra acknowledges some may lose connectivity in 3G closure.

AAP

Telcos to proceed with 3G closure despite inquiry fears

Threats to safety from the 3G mobile network shutdown are "too great to ignore", an inquiry warns, but Telstra and Optus are pressing ahead with their plans.

The Conversation

Why is there so little Olympics footage in the news? Here’s how the multibillion-dollar video rights industry works

If you’ve watched the nightly news on Channel 7 or the ABC lately, you might think their Olympics coverage is lacking vision of, well, the Olympics.

The Guardian - AU

Why is Australia’s 3G being shut down – and could it spell chaos?

While not many phones will be affected, business groups worry ATMs, alarms, CCTV, medical alert systems and more could be

AAP

Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure

Critical devices from insulin pumps and pacemakers to security cameras and EFTPOS machines could be affected by the 3G shutdown, an inquiry has been told.

AAP

Fears of widespread disruption when 3G is switched off

Telcos and the government may not realise the potential extent of disruptions when 3G is switched off, with concerns across health, construction and farming.

International Business Times

Australia, New Zealand Hit By Large-scale Technical Outage

Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator said the "large-scale technical outage" was caused by an issue with a "third-party software platform", allaying initial fears of hacker involvement.

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