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What to stream this week on Telstra TV

by Ryan Dunn Posted May 25, 2018

by Ryan Dunn
from the Telstra TV team

12 min read

Grab the popcorn and get ready for a gripping week of premium programming, streaming right now on Telstra TV - here's what to watch.

'You got me': Woman busts romance scammer after six month stint

Cyber Security

by Darren Pauli Posted May 25, 2018

by Darren Pauli
Security Special Projects

6 min read

It took six months for Kathryn to fall in love with Michael, but only minutes to reveal him as a romance scammer. Accusing Michael of being a scammer...

3 ways volunteering has helped our careers

Telstra Careers

by Jarrod Cardy Posted May 24, 2018

by Jarrod Cardy
Senior Content and Social Specialist

1 min read

Full-time employees are encouraged to take up a day of paid volunteer leave where they can meet new people and give back to the communities they care about.

Businesses held to online ransom

Cyber Security

by Darren Pauli Posted May 24, 2018

by Darren Pauli
Security Special Projects

5 min read

Ransomware last year brought to a halt a chocolate factory, a metropolitan council, and an accountancy firm among scores of other Australian organisations.

6 true crime stories you can stream on Telstra TV

Entertainment

by Katie Buttress-Grove Posted May 23, 2018

by Katie Buttress-Grove
Digital Media Specialist

4 min read

We’re taking a deeper look into the real life events that have inspired your favourite crime shows and series on Telstra TV.

The marathon scam phone call

Consumer advice

by Allie Coyne Posted May 23, 2018

by Allie Coyne
Threat Researcher, Cyber Influence

4 min read

When the phone rang on the morning of April 11, Neil and Beryl Kennedy had no idea that their day's plans would be waylaid by a marathon scam phone call.

Say hello to the Verti-plane: the future of human mobility

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We talk Westworld with James Marsden

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First taste of 5G comes to the Gold Coast this Easter

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First taste of 5G comes to the Gold Coast for Easter

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5G, IoT, new phones and superfast 4G: all the news from MWC 2018

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How does a smart home work? A day in the life of the Pecks

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Update on service interruption

Network

by Mike Wright Posted May 22, 2018

by Mike Wright
Group Managing Director, Networks

3 min read

We provided regular updates during yesterday's interruption and we can now share more information on the technical cause.

A silent cyber crime blitzkrieg as Aussie businesses robbed of millions

Cyber Security

by Darren Pauli Posted May 22, 2018

by Darren Pauli
Security Special Projects

5 min read

It was a mundane email sent to a delinquent client. Nothing about it alluded to the deep financial pain the business's owners were set to endure.

How to spot a scammer

Cyber Security

by Allie Coyne Posted May 21, 2018

by Allie Coyne
Threat Researcher, Cyber Influence

5 min read

It only took one phone call for Georgia to lose access to her emails, PayPal account, and $600. Someone claiming to be a ‘Telstra technician’ said...

Skygrow’s blue-sky vision: using tree-planting robots to fight climate change

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by Campbell Simpson Posted May 18, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

3 min read

Planting a tree is a considerable task, even for a trained expert – except if you’re using a team of highly specialised tree-planting robots.

Launching #RadicalGenerosity in Australia: the SheEO story

Tech and Innovation

by Julie Trell Posted May 17, 2018

by Julie Trell
Head of muru-D

3 min read

On 17 May we announced the Australian SheEO launch, proudly supported by Telstra and CommBank’s Women in Focus program - the fourth country worldwide.

Beware of fake bills and scams targeting Telstra customers

Consumer advice

by Blair Adamson Posted May 16, 2018

by Blair Adamson
Cyber Influence Manager

3 min read

Phishing scams have been around for years, reinventing themselves and are sadly common place across the globe. A new one targets Telstra customers.

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Six unbelievable reasons to visit South Australia with your smartphone

Network

by Mark Bolton Posted May 16, 2018

by Mark Bolton
Area General Manager South Australia South

4 min read

Telstra’s new partnership with the SATC will provide free Wi-Fi access to unlimited data for one hour at 60 key tourism sites across South Australia.

How to watch the Royal Wedding on Telstra TV

Entertainment

by Katie Buttress-Grove Posted May 16, 2018

by Katie Buttress-Grove
Digital Media Specialist

3 min read

Here are all the ways you can watch the Royal Wedding live on free-to-air or streaming services in Australia, on your Telstra TV.

Get ready for the Royal Wedding with these 8 TV shows and films

Entertainment

by Katie Buttress-Grove Posted May 16, 2018

by Katie Buttress-Grove
Digital Media Specialist

4 min read

To get you prepared for the big day this weekend, here’s a selection of our favourite Royal Wedding-themed shows and films to stream on your Telstra TV.

Helping Rabobank on its digital transformation journey

Business and Enterprise

by Jim Clarke Posted May 15, 2018

by Jim Clarke
Director for Global Connectivity and Networks

2 min read

We have a long standing relationship with Rabobank, collaborating for many years. Today, we’re excited to strengthen this partnership.

How All Roles Flex helps our people bring their whole selves to work

Telstra Careers

by Sundi Balu Posted May 14, 2018

by Sundi Balu
Director Global Business to Business, IT & Digital Solutions

3 min read

All Roles Flex is a key part of a career at Telstra. See how Sundi encourages his people to work in the way that suits their needs and commitments best.

What the Suncorp Super Netball captains are streaming on Telstra TV

Entertainment

by Andrew Every Posted May 11, 2018

by Andrew Every
Director Strategy, Commercial and Go-To-Market

3 min read

We celebrated the return of Suncorp Super Netball and asked the team captains what they’re currently streaming on Telstra TV.

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eSports opens a new world of gaming, connecting shared passions online

Tech and Innovation

by Campbell Simpson Posted May 11, 2018

by Campbell Simpson
Senior Digital Editor

4 min read

eSports is a billion-dollar industry worldwide now entering Aussie homes, and it’s just as lucrative for its top competitive athletes as well.

Here's some of the best advice our mums ever gave us

People

by Ross Healy Posted May 11, 2018

by Ross Healy
Employment Communications and Social Advisor

1 min read

Mums are pretty good at offering universal advice so we asked some of our people what was the best advice their mums ever gave them they still use today.

My story: Connecting Australians to the world, from the '80s to the ‘Tera Era’

Network

by Phil Murphy Posted May 10, 2018

by Phil Murphy
General Manager

4 min read

Less than 25 years ago, some people hadn't even heard of the internet. Now, a vast network of international subsea cables connects us. Here's the story.

Football joins the Telstra live mobile sports party

Entertainment

by Rebecca Haagsma Posted May 10, 2018

by Rebecca Haagsma
Director of Product Development and Innovation

3 min read

We offer our customers live streaming of every game of the AFL, AFLW, NRL and Netball seasons, and today football is joining the party.

Stop sell of Telstra-branded ZTE mobile devices

Devices

by Michele Garra Posted May 10, 2018

by Michele Garra
Head of Innovation & Strategy

2 min read

Today we are ceasing sales of Telstra-branded ZTE mobiles and mobile broadband devices through our stores and partners.

Picnic at Hanging Rock stars reveal the series’ life lessons

Entertainment

by Katie Buttress-Grove Posted May 10, 2018

by Katie Buttress-Grove
Digital Media Specialist

4 min read

Australia’s most hotly anticipated new local drama Picnic at Hanging Rock is now streaming on Foxtel Now, and we sat down with stars Lily Sullivan (plays...