Category: News

Social media’s role in changing communication today

Social media has changed the way people connect, interact, and communicate. One cannot exaggerate the importance of its role in increasing audience engagement, promoting global...

Why short-form videos are transforming brand strategies

Short-form videos are revolutionising the way brands connect with audiences, redefining communication in the digital age. At a time when people’s attention spans are shorter...

New telco regulations will give ACMA teeth

The Albanese Government is introducing key reforms to enhance protections for telco consumers. These include strengthening the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s (ACMA) enforcement powers...

The fight for fairer telcos: How new government powers are changing the game

ACCAN has praised the Federal Government’s move to strengthen enforcement powers as a significant win for telecommunications consumers. ACCAN’s CEO, Carol Bennett, said the reforms...

ACCC’s binding rules target affordability and access in broadband services

The ACCC has issued binding rules of conduct for Uniti Group Pty Ltd and its related entities regarding broadband access. These rules specify additional regulated...

Minister urges telcos to uphold commitments after 3G switch off

Minister for Communications Hon Michelle Rowland MP has urged telecommunications providers to honour their commitments to customers following the October 3G switch-off. Numerous rural residents...

Generative AI and PR: A communication revolution with cautionary lessons

The public relations (PR) industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation as a result of generative AI. Muck Rack’s third State of AI in PR report...

What the TikTok ban means for data privacy and national security worldwide

The recent TikTok ban in the United States has reignited critical conversations about data privacy and national security worldwide. The brief disappearance of TikTok from...

Albanese Government invests $20 million in On Farm Connectivity Program

The Albanese Government is supporting Australian farmers with cost-of-living relief and productivity boosts through a $20 million investment in a new round of the On...

$3 billion investment in NBN to improve connectivity for Australians

Australians will benefit from a $3 billion Federal Government equity investment in the National Broadband Network to upgrade Fibre to the Node (FTTN) technology. This...

Long-term appointments to bolster screen education and research

The Albanese Labor Government has reappointed Dr Nell Greenwood as Director and Ms Debra Richards as Member of the AFTRS Council. The Australian Film, Television...

Digital transformation reshapes sustainability reporting for businesses

Digital transformation is fundamentally changing the way companies across industries and sectors operate. This transformation is fueled by a wide array of technological advancements, from...

Preventing harm: Online platforms now required to safeguard content

Groundbreaking industry standards mandating global tech giants to address harmful online content, including child sexual abuse material and pro-terror content, are set to become law....

How authenticity boosts engagement on social media in 2025

Authenticity has become the foundation of effective social media strategies in 2025. People are looking for real connections over perfectly curated material as they become...

Protecting data and security during cyber-induced power outages

Australia faces an unpredictable summer ahead, with power instability compounded by the growing risk of cyber blackouts. Data from insights agency Gartner shows unplanned power...

Strengthening Australia’s public media with experienced leadership

The Albanese Government extends its congratulations to Hugh Marks on being appointed Managing Director of the ABC for a five-year term, commencing on 10 March...

Communication gaps revealed in telco complaint handling metrics

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its first-ever telco customer complaints handling report. It evaluates the performance of Australia’s 34 largest telcos...

Clearer focus on public safety and community protections in communications

The Albanese Government has issued a new Statement of Expectations for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). It emphasises the importance of ACMA’s regulatory...

AI in communication: Bridging innovation, marketing, and audience engagement

Artificial intelligence is rapidly altering the way that brands connect with their audiences both on social media and in marketing. At CES 2025, leaders in...

Equal visibility for free-to-air TV apps alongside streaming services

The government is ensuring Australians retain access to free sports coverage and local TV. Changes now in effect under the prominence framework and anti-siphoning scheme...