Deal Dispatch: Abbott, TPG And Lonza Make Major Moves, M&M Custard And New Fortress Energy Struggle For the previous edition of Deal Dispatch, click here. Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025
Sydney resident died after triple-zero call didn’t work on Samsung phone, TPG says Early investigations suggest device was using software incompatible with emergency calls on TPG network The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2025
Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
Bombshell Glitch Exposed: Why Telstra's Samsung Phones Fail Triple Zero in Crisis? Exposed: Why 70+ Samsung models fail Triple Zero during outages. Telstra urges replacements—echoes Optus deaths. International Business Times UK · Oct 23, 2025
Hologic Agrees To $18.3 Billion Buyout By Blackstone And TPG Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOLX) shares are trading higher after the company agreed to be acquired by funds managed by Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:BX) and TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:TPG) for an enterprise value of about $18.3 billion. Benzinga · Oct 21, 2025
Heat dialled up on minister over triple-zero outages Communications Minister Anika Wells has been questioned about her handling of a triple-zero outage, as reforms to the emergency network are introduced. AAP · Oct 7, 2025
Optus’s triple zero debacle is further proof of the failure of the neoliberal experiment Privately owned monopolies always look to increase profits at the expense of consumers. Australia must hasten its return to public ownership of vital infrastructure The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025
iiNet hacked: customers' emails, phone numbers exposed Hundreds of thousands of Australians have had their email addresses or phone numbers exposed in a cyber attack on a major internet provider. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
Google cops $55m fine for search engine deals on phones Google engaged in anti-competitive behaviour when it asked telcos to install only its search engine on phones, Australia's competition watchdog says. AAP · Aug 18, 2025
These 3 Stocks Just Announced Dividend Increases of 33% to 55% Three stocks just greatly sweetened the pot for income-oriented investors. Their dividend raises of 33% to 55% are among the largest investors will ever see. MarketBeat · Aug 12, 2025
The ASX’s rookie error is just the latest of many blunders. Investors are losing confidence It was the latest blow to the credibility of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). This time, the nation’s stock exchange mixed up two company names in an error that briefly wiped A$400 million off the market value of our third biggest telco, TPG Telecom. The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025
ASX faces listing competitor after damaging TPG blunder Financial regulator ASIC is considering approving an ASX rival to launch a competitor listing market, which the treasurer hopes will boost investment. AAP · Aug 6, 2025
Sea of green as Aussie shares notch highest-ever close Investors have shrugged off the previous week's gloom to send Australian equities to their best-ever close as rate-sensitive stocks led the bourse higher. AAP · Aug 5, 2025
AI chatbots pushing buttons of weary telco customers While the rates of telco customers making complaints rise, companies continue to roll out dehumanised customer service bots to help their bottom line. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
AAP · Jun 29, 2025 Telco TPG cops warning for triple-zero code breach A telco that did not declare an outage to relevant parties has been given a warning as a watchdog cracks down on triple-zero code breaches.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 10, 2025 Starlink shut down on United regional jets — Reports of radio interference on Embraer E175 aircraft prompt switch off United has turned off Starlink on its regional Express service following reports of radio interference.
The Guardian - US · May 27, 2025 They sued after their medical devices failed. But billionaire bankruptcy moves could mean they get nothing A Guardian investigation found that legal claims against private-equity-backed healthcare companies are increasingly being delayed or obstructed in bankruptcy court
Pedestrian.tv · May 19, 2025 Vodafone Accuses Telstra Of Misleading Australians With Its Coverage Claims Vodafone has called for a regulatory investigation, alleging Telstra appears to have been misleading Australians "for more than a decade".
AAP · May 19, 2025 Telstra accused of beating around the bush on coverage Telstra admits changing its website to update coverage claims, but denies it misled customers as the consumer watchdog considers the allegations.
Fortune · Feb 18, 2025 TPG-spinout Greenfield Partners raises $400 million fund to back early growth companies How Greenfield helps startups manage an “environment of controlled chaos.”
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025 Major outage hits TPG, Vodafone, iiNet, Internode and Kogan customers amid wild NSW weather Thousands of customers lose broadband access after power outage following widespread thunderstorms in Sydney and interstate
Barchart · Dec 28, 2024 Is This 'Strong Buy'-Rated Tech Stock With 41% Upside a Buy Now? This tech stock may pay dividends, but growth-oriented investors should look elsewhere.
Fortune · Dec 12, 2024 David Bonderman hailed by everyone from Goldman Sachs CEO to NHL players as PE pioneer passes away at 82 Seattle Kraken is currently led by Samantha Holloway, Bonderman’s daughter.
Top News · Dec 12, 2024 David Bonderman, Co-Founder Of TPG, Passes Away At 82 Learn about the life and legacy of David Bonderman, a finance and sports figure known for co-founding TPG and leading the creation of the Seattle Kraken team.
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 David Bonderman, co-founder of private equity firm TPG and co-owner of Seattle Kraken, dies at 82 A lawyer and investor who managed money for one of the richest families in Texas, helped create one of the giants of the private-equity business and pushed to bring professional hockey to Seattle has died