Technology
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]
Bargain, love hunters fleeced for millions of dollars
27 March
Western Australian scam victims have lost more than $20 million in the past year, with people looking for love online and high investment returns losing the most money. All told, 1398 people reported being scammed in 2023 to WA Consumer Protection,...[Read More]
Gas-rich galaxies discovered by Australian astronomers
27 March
Dozens of new space galaxies have been discovered in an international effort led by Australian astronomers. A total of 49 gas-rich galaxies were uncovered in less than three hours by a MeerKAT radio telescope in South Africa. The research aimed to...[Read More]
Google under scrutiny in digital platform probe
20 March
Australians’ access to internet search engines, search quality and the increasing use of generative AI will face further scrutiny from the consumer watchdog. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is probing the provision of general...[Read More]
Increased R&D spending to boost economy by $100 billion
20 March
Australia’s economy would receive a $100 billion boost if investment in research and development was increased to three per cent of GDP, the nation’s peak science body says. For more than a decade, Australian funding for research and development...[Read More]
SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar
13 March
A 270 kg satellite packed with Australian-made technology has launched in the US and could help to keep other local satellites in space. Sydney-based Space Machines Company revealed its Optimus satellite successfully launched in California on...[Read More]
Australian broadband to get a speed boost
6 March
Millions of Australian households will be able to access broadband speeds up to five times as fast by the end of 2024 after NBN Co revealed plans to revamp its offerings. The company behind the National Broadband Network outlined the proposal on...[Read More]
The woman blazing a cosmic trail in Australian science
6 March
Elisabetta Barberio remembers playing on the streets of a remote Italian village as a little girl, her sense of the world unfurling. “I could go around the village and everyone knew me,” the University of Melbourne physicist recalled. “I was...[Read More]
Scam alert: Online dating and investment scams
28 February
Last year, financial criminals stole more than $40 million in fake investments from people in Australia through dating websites and social media. These scammers pretend to a real person who wants a relationship with you, spending weeks or months...[Read More]
Research breathes new life into severe asthma treatment
28 February
Australian researchers have discovered a promising approach to create a treatment for severe asthma. Scientists have found a family of proteins called beta common cytokines are responsible for the inflammation and scarring of airways in severe and...[Read More]
Oral bacteria transplants may revolutionise dentistry
21 February
Transplanting bacteria from the mouths of donors with healthy teeth through toothpaste or gel could be the next leap forward in treating tooth decay. The oral microbiome – the collection of bacteria that naturally occupies the human mouth –...[Read More]
Health technology cracks code for patients and profits
14 February
Health technology breakthroughs are bringing more jobs, a more advanced health system and better outcomes for patients, according to Assistant Minister for Health Ged Kearney. Some 56 new full-time jobs have been created for every $1 million of...[Read More]
‘Chemical fingerprint’ developed from gin samples
7 February
Chemists have trialled a new technique that takes a “chemical fingerprint” of gin in seconds, which could help producers futureproof their gins and conduct quality control. A team of researchers from Heriot-Watt University worked alongside the...[Read More]
Scam alert: Jobs and ‘side hustle’ scams
31 January
Background Scammers are using fake job ads to attract job seekers looking for extra income. Of all scam types, jobs and employment scams grew the fastest in 2023, costing Australians $24.7 million. This has almost tripled losses from these scams...[Read More]
New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft
24 January
Australian businesses are being warned by the nation’s leading cybersecurity organisation about threats to privacy, property and attacks on their operation due to the use of artificial intelligence technology. The Australian Signals Directorate...[Read More]