Category: News

Free digital literacy program rolls out to primary schools nationwide

Primary schools nationwide now have access to a free media and digital literacy program funded by the Albanese Government. Developed by the Alannah & Madeline...

Mobile phone ban improves focus and social interaction in NSW schools

A new survey by the NSW Department of Education reveals that the Minns Labor Government’s mobile phone ban in all NSW public schools has enhanced...

Strengthening mobile resilience in Australia’s disaster-prone regions

The Albanese Government is bolstering the resilience of mobile network communications in regional, remote, and peri-urban Australia. This initiative aims to keep communities safer and...

Improved mobile connectivity boosts communication resilience in Torquay

Locals and visitors to Torquay will benefit from enhanced safety, connectivity, and information access. These improvements come through mobile connectivity and resilience upgrades under the...

Government reviews online safety framework to strengthen protection

The Albanese Government welcomes the final report from the independent statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021. The comprehensive review considered the current provisions...

Study highlights GenAI’s role in supporting critical thinking in education

A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers outlines essential considerations for developing generative AI (GenAI) educational tools. These guidelines aim to ensure that...

Funding initiative bolsters public interest towards journalism in regional and community news

The Australian Government is fulfilling its commitment to support public interest journalism with $15 million in urgent funding. This funding is directed towards regional and...

Mobile Black Spot Program seeks local insights for improved mobile coverage

The Albanese Government has opened a Project Noticeboard, allowing local communities to suggest locations for the next round of Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) funding....

Rise in bank impersonation scams highlights need for customer vigilance

Scammers are on the rise, posing as bank representatives through calls, emails, or messages to steal people’s money. The scammers ask you for personal or...

Addressing bias and fairness: AI’s impact on legal decision-making

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming embedded in the legal framework, presenting substantial opportunities and challenges for Australia’s public sector. AI technology evolves and significantly impacts...

Albanese Government explores LEOSats to improve regional mobile connectivity

The Albanese Government has announced a trial of fixed voice services by Scyne Advisory. This trial will also assess the performance of Low Earth Orbit...

South Australia’s digital safety initiative targets youth engagement with social platforms

Premier Peter Malinauskas is leading the South Australian government in proposing a bill to regulate children’s engagement with social media platforms. This proposed legislation aims...

Over 225,000 South Australian homes and businesses gain access to full fibre broadband

More than 225,000 homes and businesses in South Australia can now upgrade to a full fibre NBN broadband connection, made possible by investment from the...

Community radio broadcasting rules strengthened under new code of practice

The ACMA has registered a new community radio broadcasting code of practice. This updated code sets out rules about what content can and cannot be...

Faster and more reliable connections: NBN Co’s HFC network hits 8.7 Gbps

NBN Co is investing in network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable nbn connections. In a live field trial, the company demonstrated wholesale multi-gigabit...

Shaping the future of Australian television: ACMA supports public feedback on Free TV code

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has welcomed Free TV Australia’s public consultation on its draft code of practice. Once registered by the ACMA,...

Keeping the NBN public: A commitment to Australian consumers

The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) under public ownership. The Government committed at the election to deliver accessible...

Improving connectivity in regional Australia through mobile coverage audit

Australia’s posties are assisting in gathering data for the Albanese Government’s National Audit of Mobile Coverage. This effort aims to better identify mobile blackspots and...

Strengthening translating and interpreting services in NSW with $7.5 million investment

The Minns Labor Government is investing $7.5 million into Multilingual NSW. This initiative will establish the new Multilingual NSW Academy for translators and interpreters, aiming...

Albanese Government opens Project Noticeboard for mobile network upgrades

The Albanese Government has introduced a Project Noticeboard to help communities identify potential projects or locations for funding under Round 3 of the Mobile Network...