Sydney resident died after triple-zero call didn’t work on Samsung phone, TPG says

Optus has been fined $800,000 after scammers exploited a weakness in the ID check process at its subsidiary, Coles Mobile. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in telecommunications security, prompting scrutiny of the company's practices. In related news, Tony Burke, Australia's Minister for Home Affairs, stated that a South African man detained after attending a neo-Nazi rally in Sydney will not return to the Australian community, emphasizing the government's stance on immigration and public safety.

Matthew Gruter, a South African man, was detained by immigration agents in a pre-dawn operation after his visa was canceled due to his attendance at a neo-Nazi rally in Sydney. Gruter is associated with the group White Australia, which has reportedly raised $20,000 to support him. The incident highlights ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and the government's stance on hate groups in Australia.

The New South Wales government is set to make a $60 weekly cap on road tolls in Sydney permanent. Premier Chris Minns announced that this cap, which allows drivers to claim up to $340 a week back from the government, could be funded by reintroducing two-way tolling on the Harbour Bridge. This initiative is aimed at providing significant cost-of-living relief for many residents in western Sydney.