Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:16
INVESTING $290M IN NSW COACH NETWORK
THE NSW Government is investing $290M over nine years to expand and improve the NSW TrainLink coach network, increasing services by 36 per cent from 1 July. The upgraded network will operate 638 weekly services across 49 routes, servicing more than 360 destinations. New routes, faster travel times, better connections and modern accessible coaches will improve journeys for regional communities, with features including wheelchair access, charging points, seatbelts, onboard defibrillators and toilets.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:15
VINNIES WARN AGAINST RISING LIVING COSTS
MORE than half of Australians (55%) are cutting spending on essentials such as food, medication and bills to afford housing, according to a new YouGov survey commissioned by the St Vincent de Paul Society. The research found 29% lack sufficient savings to cover an emergency expense, with 3.7 million Australians strongly disagreeing they have a financial buffer. Launching its Winter Appeal 2026, Vinnies warned rising living costs are pushing more households into financial hardship and homelessness, urging Australians to donate as demand for assistance with food, bills and essentials continues to grow.
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Saturday, 06 June 2026 16:13
FRAUDULENT TRANSFER OF MOBILE NUMBERS
THE Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined telecom provider SpinTel $59,400 after scammers exploited weaknesses in its systems to fraudulently transfer 10 mobile numbers, causing consumer losses exceeding $45,000. SpinTel must now undergo an independent security review and implement improvements. Another provider, Yomojo, received a formal warning for failing to publish required fraud-reporting information. The ACMA has issued six enforcement actions in the past year as part of a broader crackdown on mobile number porting fraud, urging telcos to strengthen security and protect consumers from scams and identity theft.
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