ExclusiveWhistleblowers target of smear
ANTHONY KLANA group of whistleblower councillors have been targeted in an anonymous smear campaign.
exclusive‘Internet Australia broken’
ANTHONY KLANThe nation’s most vocal internet group is completely broken, according to millionaire tech entrepreneur Bevan Slattery.
Net group’s leaders to step down
ANTHONY KLANStatements follow an expose by The Weekend Australian highlighting concerns about the direction and governance of the group.
exclusiveLobby group muddies NBN debate
ANTHONY KLANInternet Australia’s Laurie Patton is a critic of the Coalition’s NBN. He is also an ALP member and kept quiet about it.
exclusiveALP expenses spur defection
ANTHONY KLANA director has quit a lobby group after his CEO claimed expenses for attending an ALP conference.
Trading scandal link firm to close
ANTHONY KLANThe biotech linked to insider-trading allegations involving a US congressman with ties to Donald Trump is facing closure.
exclusiveMates launch internet service
ANTHONY KLANThree mates have teamed up to launch their own internet service, offering speeds up to double those offered by the NBN.
Jetstar to put the squeeze on
ANTHONY KLANYour next Jetstar flight may be a little more crowded, with the airline preparing to add six seats to some of its planes.
exclusiveOnline body’s NBN test warning
ANTHONY KLANThe nation’s peak internet consumer body has warned NBN users to place limited stock in online net speed tests.
ALP lashed over NBN costings gap
ANTHONY KLANCommunications Minister Mitch Fifield lashes Bill Shorten over Labor’s costings gap on the NBN.
Starman lands in Oz
ANTHONY KLANAstronaut Chris Hadfield idolised Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, but made a name for himself covering David Bowie.
Deceptive NBN ads targeted
ANTHONY KLANThe competition watchdog has launched tough new guidelines to tackle ‘extremely poor’ NBN advertising by telcos.
Telcos forced into NBN ad switch
Anthony KlanWatchdog sets tough guidelines to stop telcos selling the NBN engaging in “extremely poor” advertising.
exclusiveThousands to get NBN refunds
ANTHONY KLANThousands of subscribers to the NBN will be refunded after our biggest telco launched an investigation into overcharging.
NBN critics err on need for speed
ANTHONY KLANMore than 80 per cent of National Broadband Network users have opted for the two lowest speed packages.
ExclusiveNBN critic spouted ‘rubbish’
ANTHONY KLANThe head of a web user advocacy group has come under fire in an extraordinary attack from his own vice-chairman.
PROPERTYWant to live the Mehajer life?
Anthony KlanFor $2950 a week, you can live like Salim Mehajer. The nation’s most famous former deputy mayor has put his Lidcombe home up for rent.
ExclusiveCritic’s ALP links not disclosed
ANTHONY KLANThe head of a web user advocacy group, a vocal critic of the NBN, didn’t disclose his ALP’s membership, it has emerged.
Law raps on Teflon John’s door
ANTHONY KLANJohn Ibrahim is accused of being at the centre of a Kings Cross drugs and standover ring, yet he’s never been found guilty of a crime.
exclusiveQuery over NBN critic’s links
ANTHONY KLANA leading ‘internet user’ advocacy group has received money from Optus and Google, and its chief is a Labor member.
Home at last after questions
ANTHONY KLANThe second Sydney man to be released after being arrested on suspicion of terrorism has returned to his home.
exclusiveTelcos baulk at cheap NBN fix
ANTHONY KLANNational Broadband Network speed woes could be eradicated by telcos paying just $9.75 extra a month per connection.
Airlines vary on security
ANTHONY KLANThe nation’s major airlines will either work with authorities in a security crackdown or have ducked for cover.
Police release terror ‘suspect’
ANTHONY KLANThe final Sydney man arrested by Australian Federal Police on suspicion of being connected to a terror plot has been released.
Fourth man charged after raids
ANTHONY KLANA fourth Sydney man accused of involvement in a plot to bomb a plane destined for the Middle East has been charged.
Vulnerable ‘stuck’ on higher power bills
ANTHONY KLAN, RACHEL BAXENDALEVulnerable and poorer consumers are being slugged with higher power bills while new customers enjoy heavy discounts.
Chinese may seek casino compo
Rosanne Barrett, Anthony KlanQueensland taxpayers may foot the compo bill after the state government backflipped on a deal with Chinese developers for a second Gold Coast casino.
NBN backlash sparks watchdog call
ANTHONY KLANThe government has put the communications watchdog in charge of assessing customer complaints with the $49bn NBN.
$3bn Gold Coast casino rejected
Anthony Klan, Rosanne BarrettThe Queensland Government has rejected a proposed $3 billion casino and hotel resort development.
Qantas flies to Osaka
ANTHONY KLANQantas has launched the first Sydney to Osaka direct flight to capitalise on the booming tourism market.