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WED · 2026-07-08 · 21:42 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0708-91376
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Australia news live: Telstra warns of ‘secondary issue’ after network outage; ABC stands by reporting ahead of royal commission hearing

Telstra has reported a 90% reduction in a "secondary issue" following a network outage that impacted the triple-zero emergency call service. Regional train services in Victoria and New South Wales remain disrupted.

Nick VisserThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-08 · 21:42 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Australia news live: Telstra warns of ‘secondary issue’ after network outage; ABC stands by reporting ahead of royal commission hearing
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Telstra has reported a 90% reduction in a "secondary issue" following a network outage that impacted the triple-zero emergency call service. Regional train services in Victoria and New South Wales remain disrupted. Separately, the ABC has issued a statement rejecting claims that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division. This statement precedes appearances by senior executives from the ABC and SBS at a royal commission investigating antisemitism and social cohesion. The ABC maintains its reporting has focused on the experiences of Jewish Australians while providing broader social and political context.

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The ABC rejects claims that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division.

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Senior executives from ABC and SBS will appear at a royal commission hearing.

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Regional train services in Victoria and NSW are still experiencing disruptions.

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Telstra reports a 90% reduction in the triple-zero issue.

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Telstra says triple-zero issue reduced by 90%, while regional trains are still disrupted in Victoria and NSW. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The ABC issued a statement last night in which it rejected claims “that its journalism has contributed to antisemitism or social division”. It comes ahead of appearances today by senior executives from the corporation and SBS executives at the antisemitism-and-social-cohesion" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="121773" data-entity-type="organization">royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. The ABC reporting has consistently centred on the experiences of Jewish Australians while providing context regarding broader social and political issues. Continue reading...
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