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Report calls for national cyber contingency planning beyond technical fixes

Commsadmin

August 9, 2025

Leading Australian cyber policy researchers are urging faster, broader reforms after the government acknowledged on 1 June 2025 the risk…

Emergency call delay prompts formal warning for TPG Telecom

Adrianne Saplagio

July 20, 2025

TPG Telecom has received a formal warning for delaying notice to Telstra about an outage that disrupted Triple Zero emergency…

Domestic violence support tops ACMA’s compliance priorities

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will prioritise protections for telco consumers facing domestic and family violence over the…

New chatbot tackles language barriers in emergency departments

Commsadmin

July 6, 2025

Every minute counts in a hospital emergency department (ED), but communication barriers can turn seconds into dangerous delays. Delivery of…

Telstra to face independent review after emergency call service outage

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

Telstra will undergo an independent review after mistakenly cutting off access to the emergency call relay service relied on by…

ACCAN calls for higher standards after Telstra emergency line failure

Adrianne Saplagio

June 17, 2025

ACCAN has raised concerns after Telstra was fined for a major service failure. Serious concerns were voiced after Telstra failed…

$14 million boost to emergency connectivity across Australia

Adrianne Saplagio

April 6, 2025

The Albanese Government is prioritising safety and connectivity for natural disaster-prone communities. It has committed an additional $14 million to…

The future of disaster response: Innovations in telecommunications

Commsadmin

April 6, 2025

In an increasingly unpredictable world, the ability to respond quickly and effectively to disasters has become more important than ever….

Post-cyclone recovery renews focus on communications tech for emergencies

Adrianne Saplagio

March 24, 2025

ACCAN says focus must shift to how new communications technology can better support people during natural disasters, as recovery from…

Victoria locks in $500M for reliable emergency radio communications

Adrianne Saplagio

February 25, 2025

The Victorian government has signed a 10-year, AUD $500 million (USD ~$330 million) contract with Motorola Solutions to upgrade and…

Powering up emergency broadcasting: The latest upgrades to ABC and local radio

Adrianne Saplagio

January 29, 2025

The Albanese Government is enhancing broadcasting infrastructure for rapid deployment during natural disasters and emergencies. The Government’s $20 million Broadcasting…

Protecting data and security during cyber-induced power outages

Adrianne Saplagio

January 14, 2025

Australia faces an unpredictable summer ahead, with power instability compounded by the growing risk of cyber blackouts. Data from insights…

Improved mobile connectivity to enhance safety and emergency response efforts

Comms Room Staff

January 6, 2025

The Albanese Government is enhancing mobile connectivity and resilience in disaster-prone areas. Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program…

Regulatory action highlights importance of Triple Zero reliability

Comms Room Staff

December 11, 2024

ACCAN has praised the regulatory action taken against Telstra for its major Triple Zero failures earlier this year. The organisation…

New tech fleet to keep communities connected after natural disasters

Adrianne Saplagio

September 24, 2024

The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to help communities affected by bushfires, floods,…

Albanese Government boosts Triple Zero reliability with new measures

Adrianne Saplagio

September 10, 2024

The Albanese Government has introduced changes to enhance the Triple Zero service. These reforms come in response to the November…

Leveraging technology for enhanced digital emergency fund distribution

Comms Room Staff

July 25, 2024

According to data from the Centre for Social Impact, more than 3 million Australians are either fully or severely financially…

Preparing for bushfires? Don’t forget your data

Damien McDade

November 8, 2023

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology predicts a summer of severe heat this year and a bushfire season to rival the ‘Black…