Telstra to refund 50,000 customers
The telco will pay back more than $25m to tens of thousands of customers who were ‘let down’ by slower-than-promised internet speeds.
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Telstra to refund customers millions
Telstra will spend $25m in refunds for nearly 50,000 customers in relation to slower than promised NBN speeds.
Gen Z despondent as TikTok goes down
There has been no mention from TikTok about what has caused the outage on the platform.
Wild pics emerge of vaccine black market
Incredible pictures of an alleged international vaccine market have been unearthed, with experts speculating about widespread corruption.
Internet sells for $7.2m in virtual auction
The 10,000 lines of code that made up the backbone of the internet have been sold as an NFT for a staggering sum of money.
Services restored after massive Optus outage
Mobile and internet services have been restored to most Optus customers, after a mass outage across the nation this morning.
Most popular cryptocurrencies revealed
The most popular cryptocurrencies among Australian buyers have been revealed in a new survey, but one major coin is falling.
‘Shocking lack of judgment’: PM blasted
Scott Morrison has been accused of a ‘shocking lack of judgment’ after a Four Corners episode outlined his links to a far-right conspiracy theorist.
Amazon denies staff exploitation claims
Amazon Australia has rejected claims it places ‘unreasonable’ demands on its workers and that it pays delivery drivers $10 per day.
One person caused worldwide internet panic
When websites across the globe went down on Tuesday night, users feared a massive cyber attack. But the explanation could be much simpler.
Eye-watering cost of scams
These scams have conned unsuspecting Aussies out of a ridiculous amount of money during 2020 as the Covid pandemic hit hard.
ABC sets record straight on ScoMo report
A Four Corners episode linking Scott Morrison to a far-right conspiracy group ‘may well go ahead’ as the ABC boss issues a denial.
PM rejects links to ‘dangerous’ cult
A Four Corners episode reportedly linking Scott Morrison to a far-right conspiracy group has become the latest flashpoint between the government and the ABC.
Push for big change to online porn
There is a push to put a new wall up around porn sites — but experts say such a step could actually make a big problem worse.
Dodo fined for exaggerating internet speeds
Dodo and iPrimus have copped big penalties for misleading customers about NBN speeds that didn’t tell the whole story.
Big change for Woolies and Coles stores
There’s been a big boost for retailers like Woolworths and Coles that will impact deliveries to their stores.
Huge bonuses for not ‘up to scratch’ NBN
As the fallout for the Australia Post Cartier watches drama continues to unravel, the eye-watering bonuses paid to NBN staff have been revealed.
Shock claims about NSFW site OnlyFans
It’s the naughty site where people are making big bucks for adult content. But now it’s come under the microscope of Aussie authorities.
Teen used Skype to groom girl: cops
A teenager faces more than a decade behind bars, accused of using Skype to groom a young girl for his own alleged ‘sexual gratification’.
Twitch reacts to hot tub drama
Twitch has responded to the firestorm around ‘hot tub” live streams — and announced the creation of a special new category.
‘Alarming’: Hot tub streamer cut off
A woman who rakes in cash from controversial “hot tub” streams on Twitch has reacted after her ad revenue was suddenly cut off.
Plague mice take out Telstra services
A widespread Telstra outage in regional NSW is being blamed on the continuing mouse plague, with the telco saying mice damaged infrastructure.
New blow to beleaguered NBN rollout
Hundreds of NBN workers have refused to complete installations or make repairs to protest their ‘chaotic’ working conditions.
‘Invisible’: Microsoft hit with major issue
A major issue with Microsoft Outlook has users around the world fuming, with people not able to view or create emails.
Aussie cameo in cheeky Musk tweet
An Australian rapper who recently shot to fame has now appeared in a cheeky tweet from Elon Musk that refers to an odd cryptocurrency.
More Aussie homes to get faster internet
Close to a million Australian homes and businesses will be eligible for faster internet. See if your town or suburb is on the list.
Controversial new bikini trend online
A controversial trend of “hot tub” livestreams on Twitch is making female stars plenty of money – but it has its critics.
Bunnings’ new venture pays off
Bunnings has emerged as the nation’s top online retailer for 2020 after it new venture resulted in a surprising leap up the rankings.
Online war over iconic ‘Aussie’ dish
A years-long battle over the origin of the beloved chicken parmigiana has been uncovered on Wikipedia, with ‘editors’ trading insults since 2014.
Twitch star banned over nudity
A rising star on Twitch has been slapped with a temporary ban from the gaming platform after exposing herself during a livestream.
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