Technology
AI continues to disrupt your career prospects
7 January
Artificial intelligence technology is predicted to transform Australia’s employment market again, with a list of the most in-demand jobs in the nation packed with software requirements. The impact of the technology is forecast to be so great that...[Read More]
Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve
31 December
Streaming video is taking up more of our screen time, working from home still commands the most uploads, and Australia is clawing up the worldwide broadband speed rankings. Children may be leaving social media but broadband downloads are rising in...[Read More]
10 legal issues facing Australian business owners and the importance of professional legal advice
25 December
Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]
Scam alert: Festive season scams
24 December
Scamwatch is expecting criminals to cash in on the holiday season Scammers know you’ll be busy, distracted and spending more money at this time of year. While you’re hurrying to get last-minute gifts delivered on time and holidays booked,...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
Common scams and strategies for protecting your small business
18 December
Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant. The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]
Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online
17 December
Australia won’t know until Christmas how many children have sidestepped a social media ban for under 16s. The nation has become the first to introduce age restrictions for 10 social media platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and...[Read More]
AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice
10 December
Christmas shopping could be a task performed by artificial intelligence bots in future, armed with a consumer’s credit card, specific instructions and permission to add goods to carts across the internet. One in three Australians is willing to put...[Read More]
‘Difficult period’ ahead as kids banned from socials
10 December
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under...[Read More]
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
10 December
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]
Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool
3 December
Australian companies have been urged to take care choosing artificial intelligence tools after researchers discovered political censorship and insecure code produced by a popular Chinese model. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike issued the warning on...[Read More]
National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians
3 December
Australians are being promised better protection against scams and AI-generated abuse. The release of the federal government’s National AI Plan comes after it said artificial intelligence would become a national priority as it consulted on...[Read More]
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
3 December
Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when a world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect. Australia’s eSafety commissioner regrets some companies haven’t already put out...[Read More]
Generation AI: young Aussies likely to use chatbots
5 November
Your use of artificial intelligence technology might depend on your age, with research showing younger Australians are turning to chatbots in higher numbers than their parents and grandparents. Students, professionals and people who speak a language...[Read More]
From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks
29 October
Artificial intelligence technology is not just helping to create more software but to create more software developers after a leading platform added a record 36 million users in one year. The coding tools could address some of Australia’s skills...[Read More]