Technology
Protect your small business: recognise and prevent common scams
21 November
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]
Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunities and Cautions
7 November
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we work, live, and communicate. AI offers remarkable possibilities, from streamlining business operations to enhancing personal convenience. However, before we embrace these advancements, we...[Read More]
Empowering Aging Parents: A Guide to Navigating Technology and Avoiding Scams
7 November
Supporting aging parents with technology is essential as it helps them stay connected, access resources, and remain safe online. Teaching them how to use devices effectively and recognise scams is a practical way to foster independence and...[Read More]
The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australia’s Open Roads
19 September
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road. With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos
12 September
Australians need greater legal protection to prevent tech giants harvesting their personal information, including photos of their children, to train generative AI tools. Politicians and academics issued the call on Wednesday after Meta executives...[Read More]
Children promised a say on social media age ban plans
12 September
Young Australians will get to have their say on a proposed age limit for using social media. The federal government wants to introduce laws by the end of the year for a ban on young people using social media to address mental health and safety...[Read More]
Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
29 August
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]
Tips to cut down on household energy consumption
6 June
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
Australia urged to balance social media playing field
6 June
The news landscape has become the “canary in the coalmine” as social media giants stretch the limits of regulation, prompting a media executive to call for a new legal regime. Social media platforms including Facebook and X, formerly Twitter,...[Read More]
Medibank could face $21.5 trillion fine over data theft
5 June
Medibank could face trillions of dollars in fines after the Australian Information Commissioner launched legal action over a major data breach. The 2022 cybersecurity incident that affected 9.7 million Medibank and Ahm customers saw hackers steal...[Read More]
Alleged hack of tickets giant could expose credit data
29 May
A hacker group is allegedly attempting to sell millions of people’s data, potentially including Australians, after hacking a ticketing giant. Online posts purporting to be from a hacking group known as ShinyHunters is advertising the sale of 560...[Read More]
Ancient ‘echidnapus’ evidence of ‘age of monotremes’
29 May
Ancient bones found in opal fields have given scientists a first-ever insight into a “civilisation” of echidna and platypus-like creatures that roamed Australia 100 million years ago. The opalised jaws, unearthed in the NSW outback town of...[Read More]
Premiers unite in call for social media bans for kids
23 May
Millions of Australian children could be barred from using social media platforms under age-limit changes floated by state premiers who want bolstered protections for young people against online harm. The leaders of NSW, Queensland and Victoria...[Read More]
Breast tissue ‘breakthrough’ to aid cancer research
22 May
Researchers say they have managed to keep breast cancer tissue viable for at least a week outside of the human body, paving the way for enhanced cancer treatments. A new study, funded by the Prevent Breast Cancer charity, found breast tissue could...[Read More]
Internet age limits and online harm targeted in budget
16 May
Millions of dollars will be spent protecting children from harmful online content, fighting evolving online threats, and warning about gambling features hidden inside video games. The federal budget measures come in addition to investments in...[Read More]