Regional News Plan to make telcos provide universal mobile services Mobile phone providers would be obliged to provide service across all of Australia by 2027 under a Labor proposal. Click here Andrew Brown 6 hours ago
News Extra Bank moratorium ‘too late’ for rural towns left behind The federal government has announced a moratorium on regional bank closures, but it’s cold comfort for those who have already lost their local branches. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 11 Feb 2025
News Extra Social media duty of care to users ‘a game changer’ Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government. Click here Dominic Giannini 14 Nov 2024
News Extra A quiet, larrikin ‘kid’ awarded highest military honour Private Richard Norden has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the Vietnam War, an honour his friends have spent decades fighting for. Click here Stephanie Gardiner 12 Nov 2024
News Extra Deadly bird flu could lead to mass extinctions Australia is preparing for a deadly strain of the bird flu which could lead to the extinction of unique species, as authorities brace for its arrival. Click here Andrew Brown 14 Oct 2024