Derryn Hinch, the 'human headline', dies aged 82 | ABC News Top Stories

The federal communications minister says there's no evidence the Telstra outage contributed to the death of a regional South Australian woman on Wednesday.SA Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle posted on social media on Wednesday claiming a person had died after they failed to connect to Triple Zero.Telstra has today said there 's no record of a failed call to Triple Zero from the location, while SA's Police Commissioner has said there is "nothing to suggest" the outage "impacted on the woman's passing".The counsel assisting the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesian has made a strong rebuke of social media company X.On the final day of hearings in this block examining social media companies, Richard Lancaster has told the commission X has disrespected Australia by refusing to take part in hearings.He says evidence given in the hearings has shown the platform is one of the most profilifc publishers of antisemitic content.Derryn Hinch, the outspoken — and at times controversial — media figure and former senator, has died aged 82.The barnstorming journalist was known for his distinctive broadcast style, honed over decades in the media, as well as his law-breaking crusades to expose sex offenders, which earned him several stints in jail.He later served as a federal senator for Victoria and set up a state political party that successfully won seats in Victoria's parliament.Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.