A Tasmanian council has pushed through a 1,050 per cent increase in fees for applications to turn a property into short-stay accommodation.
Telstra is addressing a secondary issue causing problems with Triple Zero calls after a major outage. While the primary problem is fixed, some customers may still be unable to reach emergency services. The company has reduced call errors by 90% and is conducting welfare checks.
Telstra customers are experiencing ongoing issues with calling the emergency triple zero hotline on Thursday morning due to a secondary problem stemming from Wednesday's national outage. While Telstra reports a 90% reduction in the issue, some calls are still not connecting properly, prompting warnings to use alternative devices.
Researchers at a New South Wales University are developing an "hydro harvester" to capture atmospheric water in Australia's arid regions. The solar-powered unit can produce 1,000 liters of distilled water daily, with plans to scale up to 10,000 liters. Trials are set to begin next year in Western Australia.
Noosa locals and businesses are furious over council's decision to divert 20,000 daily motorists for six months to repair a 58-year-old bridge. The repairs, which began with less than two weeks' notice, have caused commute times to quadruple and are expected to devastate local businesses.
NSW coach Laurie Daley has strongly criticized his detractors following his team's 30-12 State of Origin victory. Daley suggested "hidden agendas" were behind negative media coverage, questioning the motives of critics who "don't even come to a training session."
Extortionists sent parents of a missing West Australian man an AI-generated image and demanded $6,000 within 24 hours. The 23-year-old, who has autism, was later found safe. Experts warn AI is making scams more sophisticated.
