Headlines: Vic power outage disrupts triple-0 call centre

A power outage in Victoria is being blamed for disruptions to the state’s triple-zero service.

The High Court has upheld a decision to ban far-right U.S. commentator Candace Owens from entering the country. 

The NRL has announced a 10-year ban for any players considering joining the proposed breakaway competition, R360.

And today’s good news: Researchers in the UK say they’ve developed the world’s first accurate blood test to detect chronic fatigue syndrome. 

Hosts: Emma Gillspie and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:05):
From The Daily Os. I'm Emma Gillespie.

Speaker 2 (00:07):
I'm Sam Kauzlowski.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
It's Wednesday, the fifteenth of October. Here's what's making headlines
this evening.

Speaker 2 (00:14):
A power outage in Victoria is being blamed for disruptions
to the state's Triple zero service. Tuesday nights blackout led
to a software shutdown at an emergency call center in Melbourne.
The facility could still receive calls from the public, but
dispatch software was impacted for several hours. The computer system
allows dispatches to review and allocate available ambulance, fire and

(00:36):
police vehicles in the area. Staff at the center resorted
to writing with pen and paper during the outage instead.
According to Victorian Emergency Services Minister Vicky Ward, a backup
system should have been activated during the disruption. We don't
know why I didn't, she said. In an update today,
State Premier Justina Allen thanked the quote hard working and
highly trained staff at Triple zero and has promised a

(00:59):
thorough investigation.

Speaker 1 (01:02):
The High Court has upheld a decision to ban far
right US commentator Candae Owens from entering the country. Owens
was planning a multi city speaking tour when her visa
was blocked by the Home Affairs Minister last year. At
the time, Tony Burke claimed Owens had the power to
incite discord in almost every direction and that her tour
would not be in Australia's best interest. Owens, who has

(01:25):
a combined social media following of around twenty million, has
been accused of anti Semitism, Islamophobia, and of promoting harmful
conspiracy theories and making anti trans comments. Owens launched a
legal challenge to appeal the decision to block her visa
in Australia's highest court. Her lawyers argued Burke didn't properly
consider all relevant factors and that his actions went against

(01:47):
national freedom of expression commitments. However, all seven judges agreed
that the decision to refuse Owen's visa was lawful and
her appeal was rejected.

Speaker 2 (01:56):
Today, l has announced a ten year ban for any
players considering joining the proposed breakaway competition called R three sixty.
The global rugby union competition has received backing from former
England international Mike Tindall and a consortium of investors, reportedly
including Saudi Arabia. A joint statement from the world's biggest

(02:19):
rugby union bodies including Australia, England, Ireland, New Zealand and
South Africa warned R three sixty poses a serious threat
to the sport's future and any of its participants will
be banned from international selection now. Rugby league officials have
also weighed in on R three sixty. A statement from
the Australian Rugby League Commission said any NRL player who negotiates,

(02:42):
signs or enters into an agreement with a football competition,
league or organization not recognized by the ARLC will be
banned from participation in the NRL and any other sanctioned
competitions for a period of ten years.

Speaker 1 (03:00):
And today's good news, Researchers in the UK say they've
developed the world's first accurate blood test to detect chronic
fatigue syndrome. The illness impacts an estimated seventeen to twenty
four million people globally. According to findings published in the
Journal of Translational Medicine, a new breakthrough epigenetic test can
screen patients for chronic fatigue with ninety six percent accuracy.

(03:22):
The screening technique detects unique biomarkers of the condition and
is the most reliable diagnostic tool for chronic fatigue. To date,
researchers said the discovery quote offers the potential for a simple,
accurate blood test to help confirm a diagnosis, which could
lead to earlier support and more effective management of a
condition which, for many patients goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed figures.

Speaker 2 (03:44):
That's the latest from The Daily Oo's newsroom. If you're
looking for something else to listen to, check out today's
deep dive on this week's developments in the Middle East
and Trump's peace claims. It's been a huge week in
use in that respect.

Speaker 1 (03:57):
We will be back tomorrow morning with another deep dive,
but until then, have a fantastic knight.

Speaker 2 (04:06):
My name is Lily Maddon and I'm a proud Arunda
Bungelung Calkatin woman from Gadighl Country. The Daily oz acknowledges
that this podcast is recorded on the lands of the
Gadighl people and pays respect to all Aboriginal and torrest
Rate island and nations. We pay our respects to the
first peoples of these countries, both past and present.