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Sky News with Trudy McIntosh
Subject: Telstra outage

09 July 2026

Transcript

Statement on Telstra outage

The Australian Government has been advised by Telstra that there is an outage affecting a large number of mobile calls and connections. 

08 July 2026

Media release

Starter's pistol fired on athletics track in Orange

Work is set to commence on the Orange Regional Sporting Precinct athletics zone, delivering a modern, competition-grade facility for athletes and spectators across the region.

03 July 2026

Media release

$9 million upgrade improves safety on Snowy Mountains Highway near Adelong

Work is now complete on critical road safety improvements to the Snowy Mountains Highway intersection at Black Creek Road in Adelong.

02 July 2026

Media release

750 new jobs at the Twelve Apostles

The new world-class visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles will create hundreds of jobs for workers and apprentices.

25 June 2026

Media release

Next step for safer Tennant Creek connection on the Stuart Highway

The Albanese and Finocchiaro governments continue to invest in key NT roads, with a contract recently awarded to upgrade a four-way intersection on the Stuart Highway north of Tennant Creek.

25 June 2026

Media release

IMPACT Route complete, strengthening connections across Mansfield Shire

The Integrating Mansfield’s Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism (IMPACT) Route is now complete – delivering a major infrastructure project designed to improve connectivity, support local industry and…

24 June 2026

Media release

Regional Forum NGA2026
National Convention Centre, Canberra

23 June 2026

Speech

Outstanding local government achievements recognised

Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised, with 13 category winners announced for the 2026 National Awards for Local Government. 

23 June 2026

Media release

Nyaal Banyul now open

Geelong is now home to the biggest events and convention centre in regional Victoria.

Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles officially opened the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre today.

21 June 2026

Media release

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Tasmania

The Albanese Government has committed $3.5 million to address safety at 15 locations under the Tasmanian 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.

19 June 2026

Media release

New heavy vehicle rest area opens on Bass Highway

A new heavy vehicle driver rest area on the Bass Highway near Westbury is now open, supporting improved efficiency and fatigue management for Launceston-bound heavy vehicle operators.

12 June 2026

Media release

Critical safety boost delivers smoother journeys in SA's southeast

A major milestone has been reached in the $18.3 million Southern Ports Highway Project, with the completion of critical road safety upgrades between Robe and Clay Wells Road, Bray.

10 June 2026

Media release

Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing redevelopment breaks ground

Work has officially begun on the major redevelopment of the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing, marking a milestone for one of the (New South Wales/Victoria border) region’s most important cultural and economic assets.

10 June 2026

Media release

Albury Airport taxiway extension now open

Albury Airport is safer and more efficient with the completion of major improvements that will also support future passenger growth.

09 June 2026

Media release