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Telstra phasing out CAN Radio phone system amid customer safety concerns
Telstra’s Customer Access Network Radio has been a lifeline for many for more than 40 years but its technology has reached the end of its life. Customers now fear a new system will not be as reliable in an emergency. Source link
Gov to give eSafety Commissioner stronger powers
While doubling potential penalties for tech firms. Source link
Woolworths to remake its 'Everyday' chatbot into an agentic loyalty assistant
Following AI-powered upgrade of Olive. Source link
Ageing 'Nashos' call for priority as all veterans get equal access to health benefits
All Australian veterans will soon have access to claim compensation for health issues, fulfilling a royal commission recommendation, but those conscripted during the Vietnam War say their advanced age means their claims should receive priority. Source link
Australia to 'finally' sign Nakamal pact amid jockeying with China
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese are set to ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty. Source link
Vanuatu critical infrastructure to remain 'free from militarisation' under pact
Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Jotham Napat and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ink the Nakamal Agreement, almost 10 months after Mr Napat pulled out of a planned signing ceremony in Port Vila, citing concerns around sovereignty. Source link
Real estate has been an easy target for criminals laundering money, until now
Anti-money laundering laws mean that for the first time, real estate agents, lawyers, accountants and others must report suspicious transactions. Source link
Report finds 'extensive' coal and gas presence in schools and children's sport
Santos, BHP, Woodside and others have an “extensive presence” in childhood settings through more than 260 programs, a new report identifies, as senators say classroom programs and lessons written by the industry should be examined through a senate inquiry. Source link
'It's shocking': ASIC says too many Australians' retirement savings are being wiped out
The corporate watchdog is concerned that super trustees that manage Australians’ retirement savings have a lack of safeguards in place. Source link
Two things this week gave clues about the global future
Two things happened last week that give us a much clearer picture of what the world is going to be like from now on. Source link