Technology
The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australia’s Open Roads
19 September
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road. With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI
4 September
Next time you visit a doctor, a psychiatrist or even a vet, artificial intelligence could be listening to your concerns and taking notes. AI scribes, as the tools are known, are becoming more popular in Australian medical clinics as they promise to...[Read More]
Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
29 August
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]
Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
28 March
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly. This concept has gained popularity with the rise of...[Read More]
Creating a better business with cloud accounting
23 November
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]
Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu
21 June
Hundreds of sick children are ending up in hospital with flu, prompting doctors to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated for the potentially life-threatening virus. Doctors say a mild illness for an adult might mean hospitalisation for a young...[Read More]
Virtual reality therapy to become a ‘reality’
14 June
Virtual reality therapy may now become a “reality” for young people with mental health conditions including psychotic disorders. From simulating coffee shops to delivering a presentation, psychologists are trialling technology, combined with...[Read More]
What Happens to Gas Stations When the World Goes Electric? | Emily Grubert | [TED Talk Video]
31 May
When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the...[Read More]
New device able to detect cancer cells without surgery
1 March
Sydney researchers have developed a new device that can detect cancer cells from blood samples, allowing patients to avoid invasive biopsy surgery. Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death in Australia, with more than 150,000 around the...[Read More]
New light therapy shoots down superbugs
18 January
A new light therapy can kill off some of the worst antibiotic-resistant superbugs in what South Australian researchers say will be a game changer for millions worldwide. The therapy, developed by the University of South Australia, has been found to...[Read More]
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
29 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over £2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
28 December
Australian holiday-makers can expect to see more electric and hybrid vehicles on the roads this festive season as rental firms expand their fleets to include eco-friendly options. And the companies say greener vehicles are in high demand, both from...[Read More]
Data breach penalty laws pass lower house
9 November
Increased fines for companies that have serious data breaches are one step closer, after new laws passed the lower house. The bill will hike up fines for breaches from $2.2 million to either $50 million, 30 per cent of a company’s turnover during...[Read More]
Mining mentors develop ore-some innovation
9 November
Australia’s mentors of mining technology are trying to bring manufacturing home but foreign raiders continue to snap up local talent. Swedish equipment giant Epiroc, whose $2.5 million electric truck drove onto the floor of a recent mining expo,...[Read More]
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
19 October
American car-sharing giant Turo has announced plans to launch its service in Australia before the end of the year, shaking up the traditional rental car market. The company, which is the world’s largest car-sharing platform, will begin...[Read More]