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How to get your free data from Optus
The telco has announced it will offer a bonus 200GB of data as compensation. Here's how you can get your free data from Optus.
OptusMore Taylor Swift tickets on sale today, as Sydney allocation sells out
After "unprecedented" demand prompted Swift to add two extra shows to her tour, fans will have another chance to get their hands on tickets today.
national'Here for the long haul': SA teachers show frustrations in rally
It comes days after the teacher's union rejected a five per cent pay rise it claims would see teachers 'worse off' long term.
South AustraliaOptus offers 200GB of free data as outage compensation
After millions of Australians were hit hard by the massive Optus outage, the telco has announced it will offer a bonus 200GB of data as compensation for the 13-hour downtime.
nationalOptus services trickle back online after 'biggest outage in Australian history'
The telco has "a path to restoring the whole network", but head office still doesn't know the root cause.
OptusCall to transform treatment of illness affecting a million Aussies
Early diagnosis can be life-changing, but medical fees running into thousands are forcing families to choose who gets treated.
healthAll the services impacted by the Optus outage
Here's a round-up of what's been affected, and what they've had to say.
OptusPublic drunkenness decriminalised in Victoria in time for the Cup
The move comes four years after the state committed to transitioning from a criminal justice to public health approach to the issue.
alcoholWhat is MyMedicare and should you sign up for it?
More than 150,000 Australians have signed up for the new MyMedicare program, part of the federal government's plan to boost the public health system.
healthAussies 'hours away' from major deadline
Thousands of Australians have just hours to complete this vital task - or risk fines of up to $1500.
financeWhat is a war crime and how do perpetrators face justice?
Accusations of war crimes have rung loud in recent months, even reaching among the most powerful people in the world.
war crimesHow Australia voted in all 44 of the nation's referendums
In the 122 years since Federation, Australia has held 44 referendums to alter the Constitution – but only eight have been successful.
nationalEverything you need to know about voting in the referendum
Australia will head to the polls for the Voice to parliament referendum on Saturday for the first referendum held since 1999.
Voice to ParliamentWhere you can vote on the Voice and snag a democracy sausage
This is what you need to know to find your nearest voting place – and how to grab a democracy sausage while you're at it.
Voice to ParliamentThe referendum conspiracy theories to watch out for
Vote tampering, secret campaigns - conspiracy theorists have been out in force ahead of tomorrow's vote.
Voice to ParliamentWhy we won't get an official referendum result on Saturday night
Despite the Voice to Parliament referendum being only days away on Saturday voters will have to wait much longer until the official results are declared. Here's why.
nationalWhat we know about those kidnapped or killed in Israel-Hamas conflict
As the Israel-Hamas conflict unfolds, more is becoming known about the human toll of the war.
WorldHow Israel's Iron Dome works
The Iron Dome is designed to shoot down incoming projectiles.
Israel Hamas ConflictWhat you need to know about Hamas and their strategy
The brazen attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israel that began on Saturday will be seen as a turning point in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Israel Hamas ConflictWhat you need to know about the Hamas attack on Israel
Here are some key takeaways from the multi-pronged attack that has suddenly plunged Israel and Gaza into battle.
IsraelQueensland accused rapists, sex offenders to be named from today
The laws mean the identity of accused rapists and sex offenders can be reported.
sexual assaultWhen clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savingsWhat will and won't be open this long weekend
Here's a quick state-by-state guide of some of Australia's biggest retailers as to whether they will be open over the long weekend.
nationalThe states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
nationalThe international double-whammy making your petrol bill worse
Why are prices rising to record levels, and when are they likely to start declining? Let's take a look.
Cost of LivingHow to watch the last supermoon of 2023 tonight
Tonight's harvest supermoon will be about 22,600 kilometres closer to Earth than usual, making it appear about 5 per cent larger and 13 per cent brighter than the average full moon.
spaceWhere are double demerits in force for October long weekend?
Motorists are reminded to drive safe this long weekend, both for the safety of others and the sake of their own licence.
drivingLittle-known virus spiking in NSW - and you've probably had it
Even as COVID-19 and flu numbers drop, a new virus is on the rise throughout the state.
healthWriters and Hollywood studios reach tentative agreement to end strike
Union leaders and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement to end a historic screenwriters strike after nearly five months, though no deal is yet in the works for striking actors.
StrikeState-backed killing claims sparks unprecedented diplomatic row
It all started Justin Trudeau claimed he has credible information linking India to the killing of a prominent Sikh leader.
PoliticsIs Temu legitimate? The Chinese app taking global markets by storm
It's the shopping app being discussed around the water cooler. Here's how it works.
OnlineEl Niño has officially been declared. But what does that mean?
Australia is officially in an El Niño event after a La Niña pattern brought three years of cool temperatures and record-breaking rain.
WeatherMillions of Aussies get payment boost tomorrow
People doing it tough will be a little better off.
welfareHow harmful is bushfire smoke and what can you do to stay healthy?
Whether from backburning or bushfires, hazy smoke lingering over homes across the country is a regular part of summer in Australia.
bushfiresThe government's signature housing policy has passed. Here's how it works
It's been touted as the biggest-ever investment into affordable housing in Australian history, but the reality is a little complicated.
nationalWhat you need to know as Australia braces for another fire season
Australia is set to go through its worst bushfire season in four years this spring and summer, as three years of wet give way to below-average rainfall and above-average temperatures.
bushfiresInside Australia's airports is an elusive and exclusive club. So who gets in?
Nevermind getting through packed security lines in a crowded domestic airport, the bar for entry to the Qantas Chairman's lounge is much, much higher.
nationalWho are the Tyre Extinguishers and what do they want?
A spate of attacks on SUVs internationally suggest the group is not going away anytime soon.
environmentMore than 160 schools closed in South Australia during teacher strike
Thousands of teachers descended on state parliament demanding better pay and conditions.
StrikeHow to claim your unused Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin flight credits
Here's what you need to know about redeeming your flight credits.
TravelWhat is the Voice to parliament and what will the referendum entail?
Australians will head to the polls on October 14. Here's what you need to know.
Indigenous AustraliansHow to watch the super blue moon tonight
The moon won't actually be blue, but it will definitely be super – so what exactly is the blue supermoon coming on Thursday, August 31, and will weather conditions around Australia be favourable for a spot of moon gazing?
nationalSome won't have to pay off their HECS-HELP debt yet after this change
Some students and graduates with a HECS-HELP debt will get a reprieve from making compulsory repayments this financial year.
educationWhy is there a push to stop using gas stoves in Australian homes?
There's evidence emerging about the health risks – not to mention costs and negative climate impact – of cooking with gas.
healthWhere and when you can watch the Matildas' third place match
The final match in the captivating Matildas World Cup journey for third place against Sweden will kick off tonight
footballHow do Ozempic and Wegovy work and will they be available in Australia?
How exactly do the weight loss drugs work, what side effects are there, and how – and when – can you get your hands on them in Australia? We explain.
healthWhere and when you can watch the Matildas' World Cup semi-final
All eyes in Australia will be on the Matildas when they take on England in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final.
footballWhere and when you can watch the Matildas' World Cup quarter-final
All eyes in Australia will be on the Matildas when they take on France in their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final.
footballYour rights as an Airbnb renter in Australia, explained
Airbnb has revolutionised the short-stay industry. Launched in 2008, it now eclipses the world's biggest hotel chains. In Australia alone there are about 100,000 listed properties.
TravelMost people who say they're allergic to penicillin actually aren't
Many Australians claim they have an allergy to penicillin when they're admitted to hospital, but researchers say that's often not the case.
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