Three people died when Optus network upgrade affected triple zero calls, CEO confirms | Optus
Three people died after an Optus network upgrade prevented triple zero calls in three states and territories on Thursday, the telco’s chief executive officer has confirmed. Two of the deceased were in South Australia and one was in Western Australia, Stephen Rue said, but added that welfare checks after the upgrade were “ongoing”. “The upgrade […]
Bali to block new hotels and restaurants after deadly flooding raises questions about mass tourism | Bali
Indonesia will ban the construction of new hotels and restaurants built atop cleared rice fields and agricultural land on the popular resort island of Bali, after recent flash flooding killed at least 18 people. A state of emergency was declared on Bali on 10 September after the island experienced the most severe flooding in […]