Two underwater cables were damaged off the WA coast. A suspicious ship caused this damage. Australia relies on just 16 to 18 cables for 99 percent of its internet.
Why it mattersDamage to these cables could stop financial markets. It could end international trade. Cloud services across the country could shut down.
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