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Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
Lung cancer algorithm effective
Researchers can predict the likelihood of lung cancer using a newly-developed ...
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
UTS launches tech lab
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched a new high-tech research lab.
Locals work on quantum solutions
Australian and UK engineers have developed a new theoretical framework for computations on the very edge of quantum physics.
Airtasker submits to standards
Airtasker has agreed to minimum working conditions for its service providers.
AFP data breach revealed
The Australian Federal Police has admitted accessing a journalists’ phone records without a warrant.
Diabetes app on the way
Researchers have developed an app to make meal planning easier for people with type 2 diabetes.
PoI plan pushed back
NBN Co has pushed back its date to create a point-of-interconnect redundancy product.
Cassini swings through Saturn's rings
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has dipped in between Saturn and its innermost rings to gather the most detailed data ever obtained.
New tech boss for SA
A public sector veteran has been announced as South Australia’s new chief information security officer.
Glass printing with normal gear
New techniques are allowing high-quality, intricate shapes made of glass to be manufactured using standard 3D printing technology.
Battery factory considered for Far North
An international consortium is looking at setting up a high-tech battery factory in regional Australia.
Block option for GST non-compliance
The ATO may block websites that do not comply with the proposed GST Low Value Goods legislation.
Finger scan coming to cards
Mastercard is testing fingerprint-based authentication for credit cards.