Issue - Kye and Jackie O ending abruptly

Is it significant - yes significant

significance - yes there a lot of media coverage around the increase violence in sydney and melbourne

link - https://www.9news.com.au/national/potts-point-man-shot-by-police-in-inner-sydney-after-reports-of-women-being-assaulted/88618241-b8a9-42ad-b3ab-120098539c2a

Tourism and Hospitality is largely affected by this issue. There is flight disruptions and airport shutdowns causing less tourists to go to Mexico and attend hotels and pay for flights.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-24/people-dead-in-mexico-after-drug-leader-el-mencho-death/106379184

https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/mexico-el-mencho-killed-travel-chaos-02-23-26-intl-hnk

Price of petro which is essential for Australian society relying heavily on car increased and it is assumed that this news will be affect the individual daily life in Australia

2 Is it significant issue?

Yes

It is big issue and this accident can be last for a long time. Petro is essential for people in Australia especially people in countryside

3

Is it a significant issue?
Yes because it involves several countries, military strikes, and civilian casualties across the various regions.

Organisation that might be affected:

schools, hospitals, and businesses operating in the region etc.

Links:

1. The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/israel-orders-people-evacuate-beirut-suburbs-lebanon-iran

2. Associated Press – https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-04-2026-e1c316da4ce809407122590a6872aa85

A video of Chris Kempczinski eating a new burger went viral because people thought it looked awkward and unnatural. After that, Burger King made a response video making fun of it, which started an online rivalry between the two brands.

2. Is it a significant issue?

Yes. It became a significant issue because many news organisations reported on it, and it spread widely on social media.

3. Organisations that can be affected include:

McDonald’s- because the CEO’s promotional video caused negative publicity and online criticism. 

Burger King- which responded publicly and used the situation as part of its marketing rivalry. 

4. Links:

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/food/burger-king-boss-mocks-mcdonalds-ceo-over-awkward-viral-burger-video/news-story/8aa3e387f3522ab69ba6b4de6e8ee783

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/02/mcdonalds-ceos-awkward-taste-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/campbelltown-tafe-locked-down-during-major-police-operation-along-narellan-rd/news-story/c0eb84103e532f1f4014a5b8c6a2c375?amp

James, Seng, Julia, Vo

The media portrays the story as a campus going into lockdown after a young girl was spotted with a gun, turning out to be a water gun. This raised public concern while police were still reporting details to the media.

What organisation is involved?

Campbelltown TAFE, NSW Police, News Outlets

Why it caught your attention?

Not a usual story for Australia. Still on edge after the Bondi Shooting, fearing history repeating itself.

Can this be used as a media audit topic?

Yes, to survey the impact it had on the public with the way it was written until all details were clear.

Is it likely to evolve and continue in the media?

Yes, it'll be used by politicians and schools to enhance safety for students and all citizens.

What can you add to the issue?

Police policies and procedures could be looked into more.

Caitlin, Jasmine, Sabina, Anastacia, Nhoc Ni

1. what is the issue?

   Campbelltown TAFE placed into lockdown, reports of a person with a gun.

2. which organisation is involved?

   • Campbelltown TAFE

   • students and educators attending the TAFE at the specific time.

3. why it caught our attention

   • it showcases the dangerous nature of attending the TAFE

   • it caught attention because it involved a weapon being brought to the premises

   • There was a major police response and lockdown

The team refused to sing their national anthem in a game against South Korea in protest against the Iranian regime which resulted in backlash in Iran where they were labelled traitors.

2. Is it a significant issue?

Yes it has been discussed through domestic and international media for the past week.

3. Organisations that might be affected:

The Australian government, the Iranian government and any business affected by relations between the two.

4. Links:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/09/iran-women-football-team-australia-asian-cup

Significance: Our country is getting more and more involved as the days go on. How does this affect us?

Organisations affected: petrol stations, grocery stores, farmers

Indonesia decided to prohibit under 16s to use social media to protect them from online abuse.

2. Which organization is involved?

Regulated platforms and companies using social media for PR.

3. Why it caught my attention?

In my country, Japan, it is considered to regulate children's use of social media by the new prime minister, so I was curious about which countries have such regulation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/indonesia-to-ban-social-media-for-under-16s/106427038

Anthony Albanese has deployed various military aircraft in light of the Iran war, stating to 'help protect and defend the region' of the UAE. Furthermore, he has sent 85 personnel and 'air-to-air missiles' which are able to shoot down air drones.

Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

Yes- multiple articles have began discussing this issue through-out media as well as our country is being brought into this war more and more as it evolves.

Name an organisation that might be affected

The Australian Government would be most affected as they now have a standard to follow through with their decision to provide aid to those in the UAE as well as protect those citizens in Australia ensuring that the war is not brought to our country and putting us at danger

Find at least one or two links to different news items

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-10/speaking-plainly-if-australia-is-at-war-with-iran-government/106437946

https://theconversation.com/australia-is-sending-an-aircraft-and-personnel-to-the-middle-east-does-this-mean-we-are-entering-the-war-277958

US military’s aircraft crashed to the building in Iran.

Is it the significant issues?

Yes

It is expecting that the relationship between Iran and US could be worse than before. This is because it has negative effects on US. Also, it is expected that other countries can be included to war.

3 Why it caught so much attention?

The fear about happening war and can be included war for people in the world. War is no longer things which is happening other world.

4 What organization is involving? Organization which might be affected.

US Military

Iran government

Aircraft company

5 Other links

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/us/politics/iran-school-missile-strike.html

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c4gqjyk0vx3t

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-military-plane-crashes-in-iraq-as-status-of-crew-is-unknown-officials-said/

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/12/us-military-plane-crashes-in-iraq-amid-war-with-iran-00827233

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5781924-us-military-kc-135-crash/

Is it a significant issue?

Yes — this story has been widely covered in international and Australian media, with multiple news outlets reporting on the asylum requests, political reactions, and human rights implications. Major outlets including Al Jazeera, The Guardian, ABC News (Australia), SBS News, and others have published stories on the situation. There has also been ongoing coverage of diplomatic tensions and reactions from sports organisations.

Name an organisation that might be affected

Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) — the governing body for football in Iran, which is directly involved as the national federation for the team and is affected by both the sporting and political fallout of the asylum situation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-13/fifa-human-rights-responsibility-iran-womens-asian-cup-asylum/106437804?utm_source

Issue: Lidcombe shooting

Signficance: Local violence emerging in Sydney's west

Who's involved: Police, News reporters, Victim's families, people living in that suburb

organisations impacted include major banks, customers,

Will this be an ongoing issue? Yes, as it will impact Australians drastically.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-17/australian-banks-rba-interest-rates-response/106462942

The team have decided to go home after the Australian government offered Asylum in the country from the war.

What organisation?

Iranian Women's football team, Australian Government

Could this work as a Media Audit Topic?

Yes, as it covers issues from wars and violence.

Is it likely to continue and evolve?

Yes, as it is a current and growing situation

Trump used sensitive information to refer as war in midwest.

2 Which organization is involved

Japanese goverment

American goverment

Israel hit Iran's South Pars - part of the world's largest natural gas field - and Tehran retaliated by striking an energy complex in Qatar and attacking other energy targets in the Gulf.

The attacks led to a spike in energy prices and US President Donald Trump later posted he had not known about them in advance.

Is it a significant issue?

yes, The attacks on energy infrastructure marked an escalation in the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran, which had already responded by restricting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

About a fifth of the 100m barrels of oil that the world consumes every day usually travels via the Strait of Hormuz, which runs along part of Iran's coast.

Name an organisation that might be affected ?

Iran's government organisation

Middle Eastern governments and economies

Global Stock indices

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-war-gas-field-attacks-energy-prices-trump-israel-south-pars-rcna264249

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/19/israeli-attack-hits-major-natural-gas-field-in-iran/

Trump made a sarcastic remark about the attack on Pearl Harbor during a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister.

2.Is it a significant issue?

Yes. There is a possibility that the Japanese public's views and opinions towards Trump and the United States could become more aggressive. In addition, it could potentially trigger Japan's participation in a war, given that Japan has renounced its right to wage war.

3.Which organization is involved?

Japanese government

American government

Trade between Japan and the United States

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/pearl-harbor-joke-iran-operation-meeting-japan-prime-minister-war-rcna264325

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/us/politics/trump-japan-pearl-harbor-oval-office-takaichi.html

https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-pearl-harbor-japanese-prime-minister-sane-takaichi-usa-politics-news/3503f82c-91b9-466e-b287-0d8f09c74842

Fuel prices, lack of transparency with the country's fuel supply, and no immediate support from the government, especially for low-income households

Trust Score?

2/10

Edelman Report?

Pay gap (income division high), some are better off than others, but still no support for those affected by the cost of living

Group: Caitlin, Fadel, Nikola, Sabina

A mid-air malfunction of a Ryanair plane caused serious injuries for a traveller.

2. What organisation is impacted?

RyanAir

3. What news outlets covered the issue? Wide coverage – internationally and in Australia

4.What are the potential ramifications for the organisation?

Loss of customers. Loss of customer trust. Financial losses. Safety Infringements. Reputational damage. The airline could be significantly impacted.

What organisation is impacted?

Origin Energy

Which news outlets covered the issue?

7 news, ABC News, 9 News, Sky news Australian, The Australian

Potential Ramifications:

• Upon announcement, shares in the company quickly dropped by 1.88 percent

• Can lead to customers debating on "How serious Origin takes security"

Group: Sienna-Rose, Alex, Arsha, Jenesis

2: Yes.

3: Transport for NSW.

4: https://7news.com.au/news/traffic-chaos-as-tunnel-closed-sydneys-m5-east-motorway-c-22643139

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/huge-delays-as-sydney-motorway-closed-after-tunnel-discovery-20260729-p60jht.html

Sydney commuters experienced major peak hour traffic delays on the M5 motorway because of repairs.

Aerial footage and an online traffic monitoring site shows drivers backed up more than 10 kilometres.

Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

Yes, the are many local news reports covering this topic.

Name an organisation that might be affected

Transurban

Find at least one or two links to different news items

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=DTWEB_WRE170_a_GGL&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2Fnews%2Fnsw%2Fthe-incident-room-emergency-tunnel-repairs-shut-m5-east-causing-peakhour-traffic-chaos%2Fnews-story%2F82c11262d6ba0e38cdf7842381c2a413&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium&v21=GROUPA-Segment-2-NOSCORE

https://7news.com.au/news/traffic-chaos-as-tunnel-closed-sydneys-m5-east-motorway-c-22643139

An earthquake hit Japan's island, causing buildings to collapse, fires and widespread damage.

Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

Yes, there are multiple articles talking about this issue.

Name an organisation that might be affected

Sony

Find at least one or two links to different news items

https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/powerful-earthquake-hits-japan-injuring-at-least-50-20260728-p60jf6.html

https://www.nine.com.au/world-news/asia/powerful-earthquake-japan-kumamoto-kyushu-20260728-p60je9.html

https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-refereeing-chief-rejects-claims-bias-argentinas-win-over-egypt-2026-07-09/

Kogan, an online retail company, has been selling popular products at a higher price on a secondary, “clone” website called Exclusive Brands to make more profit.

2. Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

Yes, it has become a significant issue. Other than the ABC, this issue has been covered by outlets such as the ACS and Inside Retail Australia.

3. Name an organisation that might be affected.

Kogan.

4. Find at least one or two links to different news items.

-              https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2026/kogan--clone--site-sparks-pricing-concerns.html

-              https://insideretail.com.au/digital/report-reveals-kogans-clone-website-offers-same-products-at-higher-price-202607

-              https://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/kogan-caught-running-clone-website

On Wednesday morning Telstra, one of Australia's leading telecommunications companies experienced a nation wide outage. This leaving many customers unable to make calls, use mobile data or access internet services.

WHAT ORGANISATION IS IMPACTED??

The main organisation impacted was Telstra, Australia's largest telecommunications company. The outage also affected millions of Telstra customers, including individuals, businesses, government services, emergency workers, and organisations that rely on Telstra's mobile and internet networks. Many businesses experienced disruptions to payments, communications, and daily operations.

WHAT NEWS OUTLETS COVERED THE ISSUE??

The outage was reported on numerous bases including free to air tv, media posts, websites and radio. This issue was mentioned across many of Australia's top news outlets including Nine, ABC News, The Australian, The Guardian, 7NEWS and much more.

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL RAMIFICATIONS FOR THE ORGANISATION??

The outage could seriously damage Telstra's reputation and reduce customer trust, leading some people and businesses to switch to other providers. Telstra may face financial losses from compensation claims, increased customer support costs, and possible investigations by regulators. The incident may also encourage the company to invest more in improving network reliability and preventing future outages.

https://www.nine.com.au/australia-news/unacceptable-telstra-slammed-as-death-probed-20260710-p60e6c.html

Is it a significant issue?
It is significant because it affects the finances of many Australians, undermines trust in banks, and has prompted regulatory action by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). It may also result in customer compensation and tighter oversight of banking systems.

Name the organisation:
The main organisation involved is the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australia's corporate and financial services regulator. The issue also involves several major Australian banks, including ANZ, Commonwealth Bank (CBA), Westpac, and NAB, where affected customers have been identified.

What news outlets covered the issue?

The issue was widely covered by major Australian news outlets, including:

• Australian Financial Review – Focused on ASIC's warning to 1.8 million mortgage holders to check their offset accounts.

• The Guardian Australia – Reported that banks overcharged customers by more than $55 million due to offset account failures and explained what affected borrowers should do.

• Yahoo Finance Australia – Covered the compensation owed to customers and the impact on homeowners.

• news.com.au – Reported on the $55 million repayment and urged Australians to check whether they had been affected.

• The Australian – Focused on the systemic failures identified by ASIC and the potential regulatory consequences.

• The Adviser – Covered the issue from the banking and mortgage industry perspective.

• Business News Australia – Reported ASIC's findings and detailed the compensation paid by banks.

What are the potential ramifications for the organisation?

For the organisations involved (the banks), the potential ramifications include:

1. Reputational damage – Customers may lose trust in the banks after learning they were overcharged, which could harm customer loyalty and the banks' public image.

2. Financial costs – Banks may have to repay affected customers with interest, pay compensation, and invest in upgrading their systems to prevent similar errors.

3. Regulatory action – The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) may increase scrutiny of the banks and could impose enforcement action or penalties if breaches of financial services laws are identified.

4. Loss of customers – Some customers may refinance or switch to competing banks that they perceive as more trustworthy.

5. Operational changes – Banks will likely need to improve internal controls, compliance processes, staff training, and technology to ensure mortgage offset accounts are managed correctly.

6. Negative media attention – Ongoing coverage by major news outlets may keep the issue in the public eye, prolonging reputational damage and increasing pressure from customers, regulators, and shareholders.

Due to a bank error, the linking of their offset account to the home loan was incorrectly removed at that time, meaning the customer paid more than $3500 in additional interest.

2. What organization is impacted?

• 8 Banks;

• AMP Bank

• ANZ

• Commonwealth Bank

• CUA

• HSBC

• ING

• Maquarie

• Westpac

3. What news outlets covered the issue?

• news.com.au

4. What are the potential ratifications for their organization?

• Finical ramifications

• Reputational damage

• Regulatory and legal consequences

• Operational impact

• Customer impact

• Increased regulatory scrutiny

Organisation- UK Political Group the Green Party.

News Outlet- BBC News, The Telegraph, The Guardian.

Ramifications- Political Party having to heighten security with members.

The respect between the 2 parties has fallen and connections broken.

The organisation that is imapcted is the Queenssand Department of Education and AB Paterson College.

The media outlets that covered the issues include ABC news and nine.com.

The ramifications it has include, the trust of the college affected neagtively.

Is it a significant issue? Yes, several major news outlets reported on the incident this week, highlighting widespread commuter frustration and transport disruption.

Organisation impacted: Transport for NSW and Sydney Motorway Corporation.

News outlets that covered the issue: ABC News, 7News, 19News

Links:

• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/major-sydney-m5-traffic-delays-amid-repairs-fan/106969970 

• https://7news.com.au/news/traffic-chaos-as-tunnel-closed-sydneys-m5-east-motorway-c-22643139

• https://19news.au/news/emergency-repairs-shut-sydney-s-m5-tunnel-causing-major-traffic-disruption-oygaob868lqu3h3ytuc--oygaob868lqu3h3ytuc/

The issue is that there was an issue with the ventilator fan system in Sydneys m5, this caused major traffic delays. There was major traffic congestion and hours of delay.

Is it a significant issue?

This is a significant issue as many people use the m5 everyday for many reasons such as transportation of goods and commuting to work.

Name an organisation that might be affected

West connex and nsw transport may face major backlash due to the signficant delays people encountered due to this issue.

The outage lasted 14 hours, with 75% of emergency calls failing, and was linked to two deaths. An independent review found that the outage was caused by errors during a routine network upgrade by Optus and its contractor, Nokia, as well as poor handling of customer reports that Triple Zero was not working.

If the Federal Court finds Optus breached the law, the company could face fines of up to $250,000 per breach. The case has highlighted the importance of reliable telecommunications services and has led to stricter government rules to improve emergency call access and hold telcos more accountable.

Many drivers experienced major peak-hour traffic delays on the M5 due to emergency maintenance work

Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

Yes, multiple news articles and issues

Name an organisation that might be affected Find at least one or two links to different news items

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/huge-delays-as-sydney-motorway-closed-after-tunnel-discovery-20260729-p60jht.html

This issue is extremely significant, as it resulted in a large number of emergency calls being unable to be connected and people being left without help.

Organisations Impacted: Optus, NSW Police, Ambulance, Fire.

News outlets include: ABC, Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph etc.

Links Include

• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/acma-takes-optus-to-federal-court-over-2025-outage/106975412

• https://www.smh.com.au/technology/optus-sued-over-triple-zero-outage-20260730-p60jyi.html

• https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/30/antisemitism-royal-commission-nsw-icac-inquiry-closing-the-gap-data-torres-strait-climate-appeal-anthony-albanese-labor-angus-taylor-coalition-ntwnfb

Origin Energy investigating "potential" customer data breach. The issue became public on the 22nd of July 2026 of an alleged hacker had claimed to steal personal information of up 2 million customers and providing samples of customer evidence to Origin employees.

Origin had initially stated that it was a cybersecurity incident and were confident that no bank details were accessed. They lodged a complaint to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Australian Federal Police, etc, however, on the 23rd of July, the company was informed that there had been unauthorised access to:

• Customer names

• Residential address

• DOB

• Email addresses

• Phone numbers

• Account information

• Billing history

• Last 4 digits of card numbers and last 3 digits of bank account numbers

What organisation is impacted?

origin energy

1. What news outlets covered the issue?

   • ABC News (23 July)

   • The Guardian Australia

   • Reuters

   • SBS News

   • 9 News

   • The Australian

   • The Record

   • The Record

   • ABC Analysis

   • Origin Energy Official Statement

     
     

     What are the potential ramifications for the organisation?

   1. Loss of customer trust and reputation

   2. Loss of customer retention

   3. Origin could face potential penalties if the investigation shows origin poorly protected customer information

   4. Loss of money as it costs money to investigate breaches, specifically cyber security breaches

United States increased tariff on Australian exports from 10% to 12.5%

Is it a significant issue?

It appears to be a mixed issue. Generally, there is not much significance towards mining companies and large scale beef producers. On the other hand, it is a significant issue towards small exporting businesses

Name an organisation that might be affected

Treasury Wine Estates

Link:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-24/trump-tariffs-bring-more-uncertainty-to-australian-shores/106954074?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

Domino’s had engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct in representations about staff wages to its Australian franchisees. Domino's have underpaid thousands of staff after misleading Australian franchisees.

Is it a significant issue (are there numerous news articles)?

yes, there were quite a few sites of media coverage on this specific issue including News.com.au., TheNewDailyAU, The Guardian etc

Name an organisation that might be affected

Domino's

Find at least one or two links to different news items

https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/thousands-of-underpaid-dominos-workers-could-be-entitled-to-compensation-following-landmark-class-action/news-story/02f67724a7080877f209b56c175c2a45

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2026/07/23/dominos-unpaid-wages-court

Harvey Norman was fined $55 million dollars over misleading ads.

Is it a significant issue?

Yes, there has been alot of articles coming out within the last 2 days.

Name an organisation that might be affected

Harvey Norman

Links

https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/judge-slams-harvey-norman-boss-orders-55m-fine-over-misleading-ads-20260728-p60j95

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/consumer/2026/07/28/harvey-normans-misleading-ads

Johnson & Johnson has proposed a US$5.5 billion settlement for about 76,000 US lawsuits alleging its talc products caused ovarian cancer. At the same time, a separate class action involving Australian women is progressing through the Supreme Court of Victoria.

Significance:

It is significant because it involves billions of dollars, consumer safety and extensive international media coverage.

Affected organisation:

Johnson & Johnson’s finances, reputation and public trust may be affected.

Is it a significant issue? Yes, it’s definitely a big deal and it affects schools, teachers, and education departments across the country. It’s also raising questions about how schools can help students catch up.

Organisations impacted: 

• ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority)

• Department of Education

• Schools nationwide

News outlets that covered the issue: ABC News, The Guardian and news.com.au

Links: 

• https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/naplan-results-national-tragedy-literacy-numeracy-skill-gaps/106991058 

• https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/04/naplan-results-2026-reading-writing-australian-school-standards 

• https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/school-life/alarming-experts-panic-over-dire-naplan-results/news-story/b90bbd9e993e046c7fbab62fce0fbe4b

1. What is the issue in the news?

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) faces heavy backlash over a fake sources scandal in its Four Corners program and widespread public and political outrage regarding a satirical Race Around the World sketch featuring billionaire Gina Rinehart.

2. What organisation is impacted?

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation

3. What news outlets covered the issue?

2GB Radio, SMH, BC, AFR, News.com.au, The Australian, Sky News Australia,

4. What are the potential ramifications for the organisation?

Calls for defunding the ABC

Regulatory investigations and referral to the Ombudsman

Legal action from Hancock Prospecting on behalf of G. Rinehart.

Loss of trust from the public.

Nine Entertainment is cutting 30 newsroom jobs at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age as part of a restructure focused on digital news production and the increased use of AI. The company says the changes are needed to adapt to industry and technology changes

Is it a significant issue?

Yes, the job cuts may cause financial and emotional hardship for employees, lower staff morale, and lead to negative publicity for Nine.

Name an organisation that may be affected

Nine Entertainment

Nine job cuts: Dozens of roles at SMH, The Age to go to drive digitial push

Significant issue: Yes.

Organisation: Jetstar.

Links: 9 News

https://www.nine.com.au/travel/jetstar-to-charge-overhead-baggage-fee-20260805-p60lhz.html

ABC News

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/jetstar-to-charge-fees-for-overhead-carry-on-baggage/106997626

Is it a significant issue? Yes, with updates on cruise ships stranded and ongoing industrial action affecting local trade and tourism. 

Organisation affected: Kimberley Ports Authority and the Maritime Union of Australia, as well as shipping and tourism operators in the region. 

News links: 

• https://newsdive.net/2026/08/11/passengers-of-a-luxury-cruise-liner-transported-to-land-as-port-strike-halts-operations/ 

• https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/markets/broome-port-strike-threatens-cruise-ship-arrivals-during-peak-tourist-season-in-was-north/ar-AA29PEm8?ocid=BingNewsSerp

• https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/cruise-liner-le-jacques-cartier-passengers-boated-ashore-in-broome-amid-ongoing-port-strike--c-22709765

There was a data security breach at Origin Energy, whereby there was a disclosure of some customer details by unauthorised people. Such details may have included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and account details.

Is it a significant issue?

Yes. It is a significant problem since more than 900,000 present and previous customers were affected by the breach. In addition, the security breach gained coverage in major Australian media houses.

Organisation affected:

Origin Energy is affected by this problem. This is because the breach may lead to loss of trust from customers and a poor image. In relation to PR, Origin needs to clearly communicate to the affected customers.