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CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry
Cybersecurity

CyberPath study says barriers block cyber job entry

Australians seeking cyber security jobs face costly certification hurdles and vague entry rules, leaving employers short of qualified applicants.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch
Robotics

Contactile named Propel-AIR 2026 finalist for robot touch

Recognition in the Propel-AIR 2026 final seven gives the Sydney robotics firm a platform as demand grows for robots that can handle fragile items.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work
Generative AI

Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work

Most Australian employees using AI say it lifts productivity, but many still hide that use from bosses as workplace rules lag behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children
Data Protection

Childlight warns of rising online sexual abuse of children

A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
Kerala crackdown targets online child abuse networks
Data Protection

Kerala crackdown targets online child abuse networks

Kerala Police stage 660-plus raids in major P-Hunt drive against online child abuse, seizing 431 devices and making 26 arrests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Astrotel & Canopus launch AI platform for network automation
Firewalls

Astrotel & Canopus launch AI platform for network automation

Astrotel and Canopus Networks launch Astrotel AI Connect, an AI platform for autonomous broadband and fibre network management worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Aware Super appoints Richard Exton to lead technology strategy
Digital Transformation

Aware Super appoints Richard Exton to lead technology strategy

Aware Super names Richard Exton as Chief Technology and Data Officer to boost AI and digital services for 1.2 million members from November.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia
Data Protection

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia

Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Equinix names Jarrod Nink as Managing Director for Australia
Digital Transformation

Equinix names Jarrod Nink as Managing Director for Australia

Rising demand for data centre space and cloud links has prompted Equinix to install a telecoms veteran to steer its Australian growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead
Digital Transformation

Australia lags on AI governance as adoption races ahead

Only 22% of Australian organisations say they are ready to govern AI safely, as spending and use surge across daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
Robotics

CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia

The appointment underscores the lender's push to scale responsible AI as banks race to recruit academic talent and manage security and governance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal
Agricultural Technology

Australia, Anthropic sign AI safety & research deal

The deal will give Canberra access to AI risk findings and usage data as Anthropic expands research support and plans a Sydney office.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap
Unified Communications

Australia plans first national semiconductor roadmap

Australia is drafting its first 15-year national semiconductor roadmap to build sovereign chip capability and cut reliance on global supply chains.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Sydney venture applies complex systems to organisational design
Software-as-a-Service

Sydney venture applies complex systems to organisational design

Sydney's House of Complexity launches three-pronged venture to bring complex systems thinking into organisational design and practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Australian AI partnerships set new benchmarks for ethical standards
Open source

Australian AI partnerships set new benchmarks for ethical standards

Sovereign Australia AI partners with UNSW and Deakin to develop ethical AI benchmarks reflecting Australian culture, language and values.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM's awards
Cybersecurity

Top Australian scientists & educators honoured with PM's awards

Australia honours top scientists, innovators and educators with 2025 PM's Prizes for advances in air quality, quantum cybersecurity, clean hydrogen and STEM teaching.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne
Smart Cities

SHARON AI & VAST Data launch sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne

SHARON AI and VAST Data launch a sovereign AI supercluster in Melbourne, boosting secure, scalable AI for Australian enterprises and government bodies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025