Gillard defends web spy powers

Ben Grubb and Dylan Welch The Gillard government says data storage is needed to allow agencies to effectively target organised criminals and terrorists.

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'Stalker' app pulled after 'tool for rapists' outcry

Ben Grubb An iPhone app that essentially allowed users to stalk women nearby using location-based social networking service Foursquare has been pulled from the iTunes app store by its developer after an outcry...

Internet crashes for Telstra customers

Ben Grubb and Glenda Kwek An internet outage affected Telstra and iiNet customers across the country on fixed and mobile connections this afternoon, the telco says.