"Massive Optus Outage Plagues Australia, Leaving Millions Without Phone and Internet"

Millions of Australians were left without phone or internet connections as Optus, the country's second-largest telecommunications provider, experienced a nationwide outage. The outage, which lasted for several hours, disrupted payment systems, online operations, and transportation services. Optus CEO ruled out a cyber attack but did not provide a reason for the outage or an estimated time for service restoration. The outage affected hospitals, emergency services, and Commonwealth Bank services. Melbourne's train networks were shut down temporarily, causing delays during the morning rush.