Optus reveals nearly half a million phones may be unable to dial Triple Zero
The figure has been provided to a Senate estimates hearing, where the media regulator appeared on Tuesday.
Jane Norman
Jane Norman is the ABC's national affairs correspondent, based at Parliament House in Canberra. Originally from Perth, Jane has worked as a federal political reporter for more than a decade and was most recently a national regional affairs reporter in the ABC's Climate and Regional Team.
Jane has hosted the ABC's coverage of major events, including the WA state election, and has completed assignments for the ABC in Washington DC, Jakarta, Hanoi, Christmas Island, the Solomon Islands, and Antarctica. Her first job with the ABC was in Albany, on the south coast of WA.
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BOM boss reveals $96.5m website rebuild approved by Turnbull government
The Bureau of the Meteorology's new chief executive has blamed a "miscommunication" for the furore that has erupted over a costly and controversial website redesign.
Trump isolated at G20 with world leaders uniting behind joint declaration
US President Donald Trump was the only G20 member to boycott the summit in South Africa.
European cars could become cheaper in EU trade deal
Australia and the European Union “edging closer” to a free trade deal and a luxury car tax is potentially on the table as a bargaining chip.
G20 leaders are 'saving the furniture' as Trump leads a boycott
Trump's absence could neuter the forum's ability to move the dial on the summit's priorities, including helping nations adapt to weather disasters, the transition to clean energy, cutting excessive debt costs and working together in the global rush for critical minerals.
Government considers dramatic intervention to save Tomago smelter
The federal government is considering a power-purchase agreement with Tomago to supply electricity at a stable price, after warnings the smelter may need to close because of rising power costs.
Nampijinpa Price pulls out of rally with far-right activist Tommy Robinson
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was due to speak at the Put Australia First event later this month alongside Tommy Robinson, a one-time member of a fascist political party.
Australia's submarine boss to step down
Australia's fledgling submarine agency is bracing for shake-up, with the admiral in charge of the massive AUKUS program stepping down after five years in the job.
Australia's 'no fail' submarine mission set for shake-up as boss quits
Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead's retirement will come just a year before the first US nuclear-powered submarine is due to be deployed to Western Australia in 2027 under the AUKUS agreement.
Net Zero creates coalition turmoil
The Nationals' decision to dump their commitment to net zero emissions by 20-50, just four years after signing up to it, has piled renewed pressure on the coalition partnership.
AGL to shed hundreds of coal jobs and accelerate green transition
AGL is preparing to shed hundreds jobs as part of a massive restructure aimed at freeing up capital to accelerate its transition away from coal and towards renewables.
Opposition implies Labor scuttled Ley's planned visit to Tomago smelter
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revealed her scheduled tour of the plant was cancelled at the last minute but she was given a meeting with its chief executive.
'He works his guts out' Albanese backs Rudd
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed his hand-picked ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd.
'Works his guts out': PM defends Rudd after Trump's spray
Anthony Albanese strongly endorses his hand-picked ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, as he seeks to draw a line under Monday's awkward encounter with Donald Trump.
Albanese played it smart in his meeting with Trump. His strategy paid off
Anthony Albanese leaves Washington with everything he came for: a deal on critical minerals, an assurance on AUKUS, and an alliance reaffirmed.
Trump and Albanese ink critical minerals deal
Anthony Albanese's visit to Washington is off to a positive start - the Prime Minister signing a major deal with the US President Donald Trump on critical minerals and securing Mr Trump's support for the AUKUS defence agreement between Australia, the US and the UK.
Delays to the meeting with Trump may play right into Albanese's hands
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is about to set foot inside the gilded cage of the Oval Office — and the timing could hardly be better.
Inside the plan to station 1,200 Americans and their subs near Perth
The head of Australia's submarine agency says planning is so far advanced to settle the American soldiers that quarantine arrangements for their pets are underway.
Nampijinpa Price axed from Liberal frontbench after failure to back Ley
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dropped from the Liberal frontbench after she refused to apologise for her comments about Indian-Australians or support leader Sussan Ley.
Hawke tells Nampijinpa Price to apologise to Indian Australians
A senior Liberal rejects Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's accusations that he has engaged in "cowardly and inappropriate behaviour" and publicly calls on the senator to apologise for the "ongoing harm" she is causing with her remarks about Indian migrants.
Nampijinpa Price claims 'cowardly' senior Liberal berated office over Indian remarks
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price takes a swipe at a "cowardly" senior colleague she claims berated her staff and threatened her, after comments she made that were hurtful to Indian Australians.
Liberal Party faces Indian community's ire over Price migration claims
One Liberal MP says Price's suggestion Labor was prioritising Indian migrants because they vote Labor was a "head-in-hand moment".
Pro-AUKUS congress members say Albanese must secure Trump sit-down
Members of a visiting delegation of US Congress members from both sides of politics have stressed the importance of a face-to-face meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
PM expresses astonishment at Israel's denial of starvation in Gaza
Anthony Albanese expresses his astonishment at claims made by Israel's prime minister that "there is no starvation in Gaza", telling Labor MPs that statement is "beyond comprehension".
PM rules out deploying Australian naval assets to Middle East
The PM rules out deploying Australian naval assets to the Middle East even as European leaders mull support for a possible US intervention.