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Should the Optus chief quit? These 5 fixes would do far more to stop another 000 failure

Asked today whether Optus’s chief executive should be considering his future after the “completely unacceptable” Triple Zero outage, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the ABC “I would be surprised if that wasn’t occurring.” Communications Minister Anika Wells has also vowed “Optus will be held to account”.

The Conversation

Optus Triple Zero outage has left multiple people dead. A telecommunications expert explains what went wrong – and how to fix it

Multiple people have died after a botched Optus network upgrade on Thursday prevented around 600 emergency calls to Triple Zero across Australia.

The Conversation

Kids to lose social media access but others will be OK

Social media companies will have to detect and eject under-16s from their platforms, but this does not mean all users will have their ages checked.

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Forget QQQ: This ETF Marries the Magnificent 7 and Communications

Investors love QQQ, but its Magnificent Seven concentration is risky. The XLC also provides exposure to those stocks, but with a better balance.

MarketBeat

The intranet dilemma: bridging IT and communications for a better employee experience

Why IT and Communications must collaborate to create intranets that truly serve employees.

TechRadar

Twilio Exceeds Q2 Expectations, Stock Price Dips Despite AI Ramp

Shares of Twilio Inc (NYSE:TWLO) were down nearly 20% at last check Friday, despite the company’s upbeat second-quarter report.

Benzinga

Charter Stock Slides Despite Revenue Beat—Mobile Gains Offset By Internet, Video Subscriber Losses

Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) stock declined after it released its fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Friday.

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White House blasts commentator with ‘pea-sized brain’ for suggesting Trump’s weight loss is due to poor health

Director of Communications Steven Cheung lashed out online following a CNN interview with Joanna Coles – chief content officer for The Daily Beast

The Independent UK

Duty of care floated for betting ads accountability

A draft proposal to make gambling companies more accountable for harm through a duty of care is being considered by a federal minister.

AAP

'Game-changing' anti-scam laws to protect consumers

Scam victims will have clearer paths to compensation if businesses do not shore up their defences after scam prevention measures were enshrined in law.

AAP

Push for live betting losses to protect problem punters

Live losses displayed in betting apps has been proposed as a measure to help punters track how much they're in the red to prevent excessive spending.

AAP

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

AAP

Review puts tech giants on notice over online safety

Tech giants that fail to protect Australians from harm would face massive fines under a review of online safety laws, which is set to be publicly released.

AAP

Government injects $180m to boost 'vital' local news

A major federal funding initiative is designed to bolster public-interest journalism, with support for newswire AAP, local outlets and Indigenous media.

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3 High-Dividend Telecom Stocks for Reliable Income

The telecom industry’s long-term growth is fueled by strong consumer demand for high-speed networks, the proliferation of 5G technology, and rapid technological advances. Therefore, investors might consider adding telecom stocks, T-Mobile US (TMUS), Verizon Communications (VZ), and AT&T (T), for dividend-rich opportunities and reliable income. Read more….

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Australia plans to tax tech giants if they fail to pay news outlets

Firms like Meta face tax if they don’t pay for news driving traffic to their sites, depriving media firms of revenue.

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Next step in Australia's social media ban for kids

All eyes are on Australia after the nation passed world leading laws to ban children younger than 16 from social media, with global coverage of the reform.

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Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

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Australia Ditches Plans To Fine Tech Giants For Misinformation

Australia has ditched plans to fine social media companies if they fail to stem the spread of misinformation, the country's communications minister said.

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3 Telecom Stocks Offering Stable Dividends and Growth

The telecom industry is evolving rapidly, offering income stability and 5G-driven expansion. Therefore, investors might consider adding telecom stocks, T-Mobile US (TMUS), AT&T (T), and Verizon Communications (VZ), for dividend-rich opportunities and promising growth potential. Read more….

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Australia proposes $32m fine for social media firms flouting under-16s ban

Under bill, platforms like Instagram and X would be given one year to find ways of restricting access to minors.

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3 Dividend Powerhouses Yielding Over 3% to Consider

Dividend stocks are attractive for their steady income, stability, and growth potential, especially amid low interest rates and economic uncertainties. Against this backdrop, income-seeking investors may want to consider high-dividend stocks yielding over 3%, such as AbbVie (ABBV), Coca-Cola (KO), and AT&T (T). Keep reading.

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Snapchat Claims It’s A Messenger Service To Be Exempt From U16 Social Media Ban

"Snapchat under the Online Safety Act, depending on how it’s defined, could fall within that definition [of a messaging service],” Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said.

AAP

Telcos set new rules to follow during major outages

The communications watchdog has handed down new rules for what telcos will need to tell customers if they experience a widespread outage.

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Government to impose ‘duty of care’ on digital platforms: Communiations Minister Rowland

The Albanese government will develop and legislate a “Digital Duty of Care” to place the onus on platforms to keep people safe and better prevent online harms, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has announced.

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