Tag: Communications

ACMA finds ABC Radio in violation of accuracy rules

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that three ABC radio broadcasts in April 2021 were in violation of accuracy rules. ACMA said the...

Blockchain technology: Revolutionising the communications industry

Several data breaches have rocked Australia in the past months, jeopardizing the privacy and security of people who have, for one way or the other,...

Aussies to be better connected under communications budget

With the delivery of the Albanese Government’s first Communications Budget, Australian families, businesses and communities will be more connected than ever. This Budget fulfills the...

Aussie govt signs defence communications contract with Babcock

The Australian government and Babcock have signed a contract for an enhanced high-frequency defence communications system to provide the country’s force support in its regional...

CSIRO’s Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry Roadmap

Two years after its first release, the Growing Australia’s Quantum Technology Industry Roadmap from CSIRO has been updated to reflect developments in the technology. The...

Cunningham gets increased communications network resilience

Following the installation of backup NBN Sky Muster satellite services under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Against Natural Disasters (STAND) program, Cunningham will now be...

Oppo launches first tablet “Pad Air” in Australian market

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced the release of its first tablet named “Pad Air” in the Australian technology market. The item they named “Pad...

Building and retaining public trust with Nicki Drinkwater of nbn

Today’s Featured Leader, Nicki Drinkwater, is the General Manager for Media & External Communications at nbn. She joins us in this issue to talk about...

4 Ways to Improve Your Everyday Communication

Avoid misunderstandings by assessing key areas of your everyday communication. KEY POINTS Miscommunication and arguments can stem from recurrent patterns in communication. The four components...

Beyond being social with Kate Davies of Lake Macquarie City Council

Today, Kate Davies, Head of Communications and Corporate Strategy at Lake Macquarie City Council, joined Comms Room to share how she and her organisation keeps...

How Decoding Body Language Can Improve Your Life

With some practice, you can learn to control how others see you. KEY POINTS: Developing a better understanding of body language can help us to...

‘Communications fault’ stops V/Line train operations

A ‘communications fault’ cut off all early V/Line train services on Wednesday. On the morning of Wednesday, V/Line tweeted that “no train services are operating...

Rohde & Schwarz creates comms system for Royal Australian Navy

Rohde & Schwarz Australia has signed a contract with BAE Systems Australia’s maritime division for the early design of an integrated communications system for the...

Australian Government boosts NBN fixed wireless network

Over a million premises in regional, rural, remote and peri-urban areas will have access to higher speeds on NBN fixed wireless services or greater data...

PM’s WeChat woes go back to G7 meeting

According to one senator, the prime minister’s WeChat account has been plagued with problems for at least six months, with issues starting around the time...

8.7M Funding for Independent Cinemas

158 independent cinemas across Australia will share in more than $8.7 million to keep their doors open, under the first batch of the Federal Government’s...

Kantar Public hires government comms director in Australia

Kantar’s public policy division, Kantar Public, has appointed Craig Donovan as its first national director, government communications within the Australia business. The move follows the...

Social media professionals strategise on improving online presence

On 16-18 June 2021, social media professionals from different government organisations gathered for the Social Media for Gov Summit at the Mercure Canberra to learn...

Next Telecom launches Next Advantage One

Multi award winning Next Telecom, a Comms Group business, is pleased to announce the release of its new and latest voice platform. This is part...