Category: Technology

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...

Boosting connectivity through digital community directory

The Hepburn Shire Council has launched a new online directory, aiming to enhance local economic activity and foster stronger community connections through effective communication. The...

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...

Albanese government’s $18 million investment in ag-tech connectivity for farmers

The Albanese Government has opened Expressions of Interest for businesses and suppliers of ag-tech to participate in Round 2 of the On Farm Connectivity Program...

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...

Rising cyberbullying cases prompt new resources from eSafety Commissioner

According to eSafety Commissioner, community awareness of cyberbullying and how to respond continued to grow last financial year, with reports rising by 37 per cent....

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...

From ‘never trust, always verify’ to action: Australia’s shift to Zero Trust Architecture

The Australian government is implementing a comprehensive zero-trust model across all sectors to enhance cybersecurity. This effort is strengthening the nation’s digital security as part...

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...

Government unveils ‘Trust Exchange’ for secure digital ID verification

In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra, the Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the Albanese government is developing ‘brand new...

Enhancing robot efficiency through team-based communication

New research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has revealed that programming robots to form their own teams and voluntarily wait for teammates leads to...

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...

Australia advances nuclear submarine program with new AUKUS agreement

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have together reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that...

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...

Managing hybrid IT environments in government with observability

Observability can help government IT leaders reduce today’s system complexity and manage complex hybrid environments. A well-executed home renovation goes beyond cosmetic repairs and surface-level...