The Daily Aus Headlines: Outdated software blamed for failed 000 call death
Nov 18, 2025
A tragic incident highlights the dangers of outdated technology, as a TPG customer died after being unable to call emergency services. In a high-profile murder case, Lachlan Young receives a 28-year sentence for killing his former partner. On the international front, the UN Security Council supports a controversial peace plan for Gaza. In brighter news, researchers in the UK are harnessing AI to detect early signs of brain cancer recurrence, paving the way for improved patient outcomes.
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Outdated Phone Software Caused Emergency Failure
- An outdated Samsung device prevented a TPG customer from calling Triple Zero, contributing to a death.
- TPG and Samsung have issued urgent update notices and regulators will block unpatched devices after 28–35 days.
Realtime Outage Transparency Coming
- The federal government plans to force telcos to publish outages in real time after recent 000 disruptions.
- Increased transparency aims to improve public awareness and accountability during emergencies.
Sentencing For Hannah Maguire's Murder
- Lachlan Young pleaded guilty to murdering his former partner Hannah Maguire and received a 28-year sentence.
- Justice James Elliott emphasised the profound hurt Young caused to Maguire's family and community.