Adrianne Saplagio

Regional broadband gets a boost as wireless and satellite speeds climb

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

Australians in regional and remote areas are seeing a noticeable improvement in broadband options, with wireless and satellite technologies closing…

Domestic violence support tops ACMA’s compliance priorities

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will prioritise protections for telco consumers facing domestic and family violence over the…

YouTube likely to face age restrictions under social media legislation

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

Under the Social Media Minimum Age Legislation, the Minister for Communications must seek independent advice from the eSafety Commissioner before…

AI-assisted design workflows take shape with Canva integration

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

Canva has introduced two new tools aimed at simplifying AI-assisted design: a deep research connector with ChatGPT and the Canva…

Social media content under scrutiny for gambling law violations

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers: stop promoting illegal gambling…

Australians urged to stay alert as scammers impersonate ACCC

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

Australians are being urged to stay alert, with the National Anti-Scam Centre warning of scammers impersonating ACCC phone numbers to…

Nearly 9 in 10 Australians support age assurance to protect kids online

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

Research shows Australians overwhelmingly back the Albanese Government’s world-leading social media restrictions for under 16s. The Age Assurance Consumer Research…

More than 5,700 illegal messages sent to VIPs trigger Tabcorp fine

Adrianne Saplagio

June 27, 2025

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (TAB) has been fined $4,003,270 for breaching Australia’s spam laws by sending over 5,700 marketing messages to…

Amy McCann on building a brand in women’s sports: Lessons from a not-for-profit leader

Adrianne Saplagio

June 27, 2025

Building a brand in women’s sport is about more than visibility—it’s about representation, belonging and impact. As Social Media Adviser…

New telco rules ensure safer communication for victim-survivors

Adrianne Saplagio

June 27, 2025

The Albanese Government has introduced a mandatory industry standard for telcos to better protect Australians affected by domestic and family…

Telstra to face independent review after emergency call service outage

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

Telstra will undergo an independent review after mistakenly cutting off access to the emergency call relay service relied on by…

Australia’s workforce future depends on AI-ready classrooms today

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

As AI becomes more integrated into daily life, questions are growing around whether young Australians are being properly equipped to…

CPA Australia urges caution over early morning tax scam messages

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

CPA Australia is warning the public to watch out for tax scam emails, texts, and messages this tax time. Many…

Women in Media Report 2025 highlights deepening industry challenges

Adrianne Saplagio

June 25, 2025

According to the Women in Media Industry Insight Report 2025, financial pressure, stalled growth, and slow progress on equity are…

Emily Harrington on fieldwork first: Why comms teams should spend more time in gumboots

Adrianne Saplagio

June 17, 2025

In an era of remote work, endless video calls and shrinking budgets, getting out into the field can feel like…

ACCAN calls for higher standards after Telstra emergency line failure

Adrianne Saplagio

June 17, 2025

ACCAN has raised concerns after Telstra was fined for a major service failure. Serious concerns were voiced after Telstra failed…

New resource empowers Australia’s creative community with workplace guidance

Adrianne Saplagio

June 17, 2025

The launch of the new Creative Workplaces website marks a major step forward in addressing long-standing challenges around fairness, safety…

Jenni Ellard on success beyond likes: Demonstrating value in health communications strategies

Adrianne Saplagio

June 9, 2025

In Australia’s ever-changing health system, clear communication isn’t just helpful—it’s what keeps people informed, reassured and heading in the right…

Future-proofing Gen Z: What new data says about their trust in generative AI

Adrianne Saplagio

June 9, 2025

Young Australians are embracing generative AI as both a game-changing tool and a source of growing unease, according to new…

Helping teachers harness GenAI: Free modules now available

Adrianne Saplagio

June 9, 2025

Australian teachers seek ways to safely and effectively use generative AI in schools. In response, Education Services Australia (ESA) and…