Author: Adrianne Saplagio

Balancing connectivity and environmental health: Radio wave study insights

Radio waves play a crucial role in our daily lives, enabling technologies such as mobile phones, TV broadcasts, smart meters, and satellite operations. They drive...

Improving telco communication standards for network outages

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has directed the Australian Communications and Media Authority to create enforceable industry standards. These standards aim to...

Liz Grey on community building for brand via social media

Brands can spark genuine community building simply by leveraging social media’s power to connect, engage, and inspire. Comms Room is thrilled to have the opportunity...

SMS Sender ID Register to restore trust in Australian communications

The new SMS Sender ID Register legislation, which passed Parliament on 22 August, will help disrupt scammers and reduce the number of Australians being ripped...

Australian government strengthens digital project management skills

The Australian Government is prioritising digital transformation to better serve the communication needs of Australians. To ensure the success of these initiatives, the Digital Transformation...

Australian government extends Digital Sisters program

The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with 55 community organisations across Australia to improve the digital inclusion of refugee and migrant women. Overseen by the...

Tech and media influence: Study explores how algorithms affect kids’ access to Australian television

Instead of channel surfing or browsing through a TV guide, Aussie kids today navigate complex streaming platforms and their algorithms to find shows, which is...

Communicating Healthy Masculinities: A partnership to end gender-based violence

The Albanese Labor Government is collaborating with the Movember Institute of Men’s Health. This transformative partnership is to advance the work of assisting young men...

Strategies for Effective Citizen Engagement and Innovative Content Creation at the 19th Social Media for Gov Summit

Social media professionals are currently challenged by navigating diverse platforms, adapting to changing algorithms, and understanding the ever-shifting behaviours of online users. Staying ahead of...

RMIT experts address 3G network shutdown and impact on remote communities

The decision by Telstra and Optus to delay their 3G network shutdown until late October comes amid growing concerns about the impact on regional, remote,...

CDU study develops tools to promote online safety using linguistic patterns

A groundbreaking new study into the patterns of terrorist language could help authorities create algorithms to detect and flag extremist content online. The study by...

Crafting strong communication strategies for remote teams

The necessity of effective communication within teams is becoming increasingly critical as remote work becomes a norm. Clear strategies are necessary to ensure that remote...

Communication in aged care aided by digital advance care plans

Touchstone Life Care and aged care provider Whiddon have secured an $85,000 grant from the J.O & J.R Wicking Trust to provide free digital advance...

Australians get more time: New 3G switchover date and its impacts

The Albanese Government acknowledges the decision of Telstra and Optus to delay their 3G switchover from late August to 28 October to give Australian customers...

Revolutionising defence with digital engineering

Defence is transforming how it works with businesses through the launch of the Defence Digital Engineering Strategy to speed up capability acquisition and address operational...

Seamus Boyer on building trust in (and on) social media

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful workplace, yet it is often fragile and easily disrupted. As today is a time where digital communication is...

Australia and US strengthen satellite collaboration with Landsat Next partnership

Australia has formally joined the United States-led Landsat Next satellite program, cementing an enduring partnership and building on nearly half a century of collaboration in...

Albanese government expands funding for farmers’ ag-tech solutions

The Albanese Government is increasing help to Australian farmers and primary producers by launching Round Two of its popular On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). The...

Ben Caldwell on content moderation and practical strategies for dealing with online agitators

Comms Room is delighted to share the insights of Communications Coordinator of Rangitikei District Council Ben Caldwell, a speaker in the upcoming 6th Annual Social...

School Student Broadband Initiative advances digital inclusion

The Albanese Government has announced more than 15,000 Aussie families have been connected with free internet. This was done as part of the School Student...