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Telstra customers flooded with 'confusing' missed call notifications

Customers flooded social media sites to report confusion after receiving missed calls from people they said they hadn’t even phoned.

ABC Australia+1 source5 hr ago

The Sydney Morning HeraldMystery missed calls, voicemail alerts leave Telstra customers puzzled (opens The Sydney Morning Herald)
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Essential workers being priced out of rental market, report shows

Anglicare's annual Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed key occupations, including retail workers, social workers and cleaners, can…

ABC Australia2 hr ago

Australia has an especially bad inflation problem. So why are we only middle-of-the pack on the misery index?

Comparing Australia to other countries may not be much comfort but does offer some perspective on the economy Get our breaking news email,…

The Guardian2 hr ago

Albanese government warned it’s ‘sleepwalking into another robodebt scenario’ over use of algorithms and AI

Centre for Public Integrity report says mandatory audit and public register of all automated decision-making needed Get our breaking news…

The Guardian2 hr ago

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Sydney Swans player Tom Papley allegedly returns positive roadside drug test

The gun forward was issued with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to non-payment of a parking fine.

ABC Australia+2 sources7 hr ago

Australia’s immigration backlash goes mainstream – and Hanson reaps the rewards

A landmark national survey reveals record opposition to migration and rising prejudice against Muslims and Jews, propelled by the populist…

The Sydney Morning Herald2 hr ago

One in three babies with suspected peanut allergies cleared of the condition in landmark study

A world-first Australian study has upended a decades-long approach to diagnosing and managing peanut allergies, allowing many babies to be…

The Sydney Morning Herald3 hr ago

Best of cartoons, November 5, 2026

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

The Sydney Morning Herald3 hr ago

Superquiz, Thursday, November 5

Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

The Sydney Morning Herald3 hr ago

Cartoons of the week

The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

The Sydney Morning Herald3 hr ago

Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court

Government lawyers argued that social media use posed risks to children, and action is needed to protect them.

The Straits Times+4 sources8 hr ago

First 10 Australian songs inducted into the National Songbook after ‘very robust’ judging

Yothu Yindi’s Treaty, Midnight Oil’s Beds Are Burning and Helen Reddy’s I Am Woman are among the first songs to be honoured on new list…

ABC Australia+1 source9 hr ago

Nathan Cleary set to re-sign with Panthers after courtesy call to Chiefs

The game’s best player is set to re-sign with Penrith after his management informed the cashed-up PNG Chiefs the star would not be going…

The Sydney Morning Herald5 hr ago

One of WA’s worst paedophiles could be free in weeks

Serial sex offender Dennis McKenna could be free from jail within two weeks.

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

Two truck drivers killed in fiery crash in Western Australia

Two truck drivers have died in a catastrophic crash on the Great Eastern Highway west of Perth.

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

Kate McClymont questioned over ‘nail in the coffin’ and poo emoji texts at Alan Jones trial

Award-winning investigative journalist says she ‘probably’ texted an alleged victim’s mother saying ‘I hope the shit does hit the fan for…

ABC Australia+1 source10 hr ago

How a horse that ‘wobbled all over the place’ could take out the $1 million Oaks

Heading into Thursday’s Oaks at Flemington, leading syndicator Terry Henderson and champion trainer Chris Waller have the second favourite…

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

Best quizzed as crunch free-agency call looms

Knights gun Bradman Best speaks to 9News as he weighs up whether to re-sign with Newcastle or go elsewhere, with Parramatta coming for him…

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

Hudson Young touches down for PNG Chiefs tour

Canberra and NSW back-rower Hudson Young lands in Port Moresby for a tour of the PNG Chiefs' facilities.

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

The final hurdle that forced the Demons to hit pause on long-awaited home

Melbourne’s quest for a permanent home base has hit another roadblock, with the Demons pressing pause on their prized Caulfield project.

The Sydney Morning Herald6 hr ago

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Telstra customers flooded with 'confusing' missed call notifications

Essential workers being priced out of rental market, report shows

Australia has an especially bad inflation problem. So why are we only middle-of-the pack on the misery index?

Albanese government warned it’s ‘sleepwalking into another robodebt scenario’ over use of algorithms and AI

More World Affairs

Sydney Swans player Tom Papley allegedly returns positive roadside drug test

Australia’s immigration backlash goes mainstream – and Hanson reaps the rewards

One in three babies with suspected peanut allergies cleared of the condition in landmark study

Best of cartoons, November 5, 2026

Superquiz, Thursday, November 5

Cartoons of the week

Australian government defends social media ban for under 16s in court

First 10 Australian songs inducted into the National Songbook after ‘very robust’ judging

Nathan Cleary set to re-sign with Panthers after courtesy call to Chiefs

One of WA’s worst paedophiles could be free in weeks

Two truck drivers killed in fiery crash in Western Australia

Kate McClymont questioned over ‘nail in the coffin’ and poo emoji texts at Alan Jones trial

How a horse that ‘wobbled all over the place’ could take out the $1 million Oaks

Best quizzed as crunch free-agency call looms

Hudson Young touches down for PNG Chiefs tour

The final hurdle that forced the Demons to hit pause on long-awaited home

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