Technology
AI boom forecast as Australia’s biggest bonanza yet
9 September
The adoption of artificial intelligence is rocketing in Australia, creating massive demand for infrastructure that will deliver jobs and economic benefits.The nation was at the “cusp of a data centre boom”, Oxford Economics head of economics...[Read More]
Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans
9 September
More than four in five Australian business still run their systems on residential internet plans, despite rapidly evolving technology offering faster options.Reliable, fast system access is essential for Project Epic, which provides disability...[Read More]
Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’
2 September
One-size-fits-all restrictions on how artificial intelligence data centres are powered could send investment in the growing technology overseas, business groups warn.In a submission to a Senate inquiry into AI data centres, the Australian Chamber of...[Read More]
Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
2 September
Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high-skilled jobs, according to Treasury advice.In a brief handed to the treasurer, AI has been characterised as a tool which could...[Read More]
Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline
2 September
A majority of Australian youth lack confidence distinguishing news fact from fiction as they increasingly source information from artificial intelligence.The 2026 News and Young Australians Report, released on Monday, found just 47 per cent of...[Read More]
Fast-evolving online scams fleece millions from Aussies
26 August
Aussies have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scammers in 2026, with swindle tactics becoming trickier despite a drop in reported activity.Cybercriminals have cheated Australians out of $186.9 million so far in 2026, down from almost $210...[Read More]
Tech giants unaware how many children on social media
19 August
Social media companies do not know how many Australian teenagers remain on their platforms months after the introduction of laws banning those under 16.Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and Google on Friday appeared before a Senate inquiry considering...[Read More]
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
12 August
A national-first royal commission will investigate the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence in society as a premier pledges to get the balance right.South Australian leader Peter Malinauskas announced the inquiry on Monday after returning...[Read More]
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and ‘myGov’ impersonation scams
8 July
With tax time 2026 fast approaching, Scamwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are reminding Australians to be aware of communications claiming to be from the ATO or ‘myGov’. Scammers make phone calls, send fake emails, texts, or...[Read More]
Cyber awareness in everyday life: Five ways to avoid being scammed
16 July
Our everyday lives are increasingly managed online. We receive bills by email, banking alerts by text, delivery updates and payment requests through apps and websites. These services are convenient, but they also give scammers more opportunities to...[Read More]
Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk
29 July
Systemic shoddy record-keeping at big banks is risking the savings of Australians trying to benefit from a safe investment strategy. The financial regulator issued the warning around mortgage offset accounts, which are marketed to borrowers as a way...[Read More]
Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns
29 July
Large-scale data centres will be forced to invest in additional renewable energy to fuel their operations and avoid causing power price hikes in regulations agreed to by all but two states and territories. The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial...[Read More]
Pump and dump scams: how they work
22 July
HOW MOST PUMP AND DUMP SCAMS WORK: * A person sees an investment opportunity on social media * The post uses the image of a well-known commentator, investor or financial institution to build credibility * The opportunity is actually fraudulent,...[Read More]
Workers ‘forced’ to accept AI systems or leave jobs
22 July
Australians are at risk of losing jobs or being trapped in unethical situations as artificial intelligence use soars, despite the hopes of the federal government, an expert has warned. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a speech in mid-July to...[Read More]
AI on the sly: more Aussies are using chatbots for work
8 July
One in three Australian workers are using artificial intelligence to get ahead without telling their employer, and even more say using the technology makes them feel like they are cheating. But their guilty secret is increasing productivity in the...[Read More]