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The Victorian Government says it will pay people to find better power deals, in a plan the Opposition has labelled a “bribe”.
New site seeks cancer data
Twiggy Forrest has launched a universal database for cancer patients to share their medical records.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.
TV lobby wants tighter 'net rules
The Australian TV lobby wants Facebook and Google to be more transparent ...
NASA launches new planet-spotter
NASA is launching a new planet-hunting probe on the back of a SpaceX rocket this week.
NBN issues soar
An official report reveals complaints about the NBN soared more than 200 per cent over the last six months of last year.
Bushfire digitised for VR view
Researchers have recreated the searing experience of a bushfire from the safety of a virtual reality headset.
CRC to forge health-data links
A $200 million Digital Health CRC has been launched to improve the use of data in the health system.
Digital hub for satellite data
Experts have created a new outlet to access up-to-date satellite data at the click of a button.
Tiny probe for body temp
Australian engineers have invented a tiny fibre-optic probe that can measure temperature and see deep inside the body.
AUSTRAC to watch digital trades
New laws put Australian cryptocurrency exchanges under the scrutiny of financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC.
Dow chief makes big donation
The former chair of the USA’s largest chemical company has donated $13.5 million to ...
Push to lift cyber spend
A defence think tank says Australia’s cyber-weaponry could be improved by sharing more data with the private sector.
Smart socks for remote reviews
Wearable ‘smart socks’ are allowing physiotherapists to conduct detailed consultations over the internet.
Face scans for digital diagnosis
Researchers are training facial-recognition technology to spot intellectual disabilities.
Shrimp vision ripped off
Researchers are recreating the underwater geolocation abilities of the mantis shrimp.
Uni faces 'killer robot' boycott
Leading AI researchers have announced a boycott of South Korea's top university over claims it is building killer robots.