Hundreds of WA Seatbelt Fines Dropped After AI Camera Complaints
Western Australia Police have announced that hundreds of fines issued through AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped following a review of the technology and enforcement...
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South Australia Launches Bid to Host COP31, Highlighting Whyalla’s Hydrogen Projects
The state government has launched a bid to host the United Nations climate conference, highlighting Whyalla’s major renewable-energy and hydrogen develo...
Perth Office Upgrades Video System to Connect Teams Across Continents
A Perth office has introduced a new mobile video-conferencing system to improve communication between Western Australian staff, remote facilities and in...
Mastercard Payments Restored After Global Outage Hits Australian Shoppers
A temporary Mastercard outage disrupted tap-and-go and digital-wallet payments across Australia before the card provider confirmed services had been res...
Ceretas Moves Headquarters to Brisbane’s Edward Street
Medical technology company Ceretas has relocated its registered office and principal place of business to Brisbane’s Edward Street.
Mayor Reports Facebook “Trolls” to Police Over AI Parody Videos
A Queensland mayor has asked police to investigate a parody Facebook page featuring AI-generated videos, saying the content crosses the line into bullying.
Perth Councils Seek Clearer Rules for Growing Data Centre Industry
A failed attempt to ban data centres in Perth’s northern suburbs has renewed calls for the WA Government to provide clearer planning rules for the rapid...
Young Mount Gambier Students Put Science and Engineering Skills to the Test
Year 9 and 10 students from regional schools are competing at Wulanda in the Science and Engineering Challenge ahead of National Science Week.
Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Car at Home North of Brisbane
Young boy dies at a private residence after being struck by a vehicle, with police investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Sunshine Coast Students Teach Robodogs New Skills for Agricultural Innovation
University of the Sunshine Coast students develop voice-controlled technology to help robots work in farming environments.
Geraldton Airport Technology Park Opens New Opportunities for Regional Business Growth
New industrial precinct aims to attract investment, innovation and technology businesses to Geraldton
Western Downs Records Strong Growth in Electric Vehicle Ownership, Dalby Leads Regional Shift
Dalby and Western Downs residents increasingly adopt electric vehicles as registrations nearly double
Technology helps uncover hidden stories from Allman Hill in Port Macquarie
New technology is helping researchers and historians reveal more about the people buried at Allman Hill Cemetery, providing fresh insights into Port Mac...
World’s largest electric ship begins journey from Hobart after major loading operation
Hobart-based shipbuilder Incat has completed the loading of its giant battery-electric vessel Hull 096 onto a heavy-lift ship, marking a major milestone...
Patient privacy concerns grow as more than half of Australian GPs use AI to record consultations
A new report warns that the rapid adoption of AI-powered medical scribes in Australian GP clinics is outpacing privacy protections, raising concerns abo...
Australian schools warned over AI deepfake threat targeting student and staff photos
The e Safety Commissioner has urged Australian schools to review the photos they publish online after a rise in AI-generated deepfakes created from publi...
Origin Energy data breach exposes personal information of about 900,000 customers
Origin Energy has confirmed a cyber security incident affecting approximately 900,000 current and former customers, warning that stolen personal informa...
AI Set to Reduce Workload for Women in Australian Agriculture.
Artificial intelligence is expected to play a major role in the future of Australian farming, with industry experts saying the technology could significantly reduce the daily wo...
AI data centres create jobs, but experts question how many long-term positions they deliver
Australia’s growing AI data centre boom is attracting billions of dollars in investment, but questions remain over whether these facilities will create...
Kmart's $20 Automatic Mouse Mover Sparks Heated Work-From-Home Debate
A $20 Kmart gadget designed to keep a computer awake has divided Australians, with some employers claiming it could encourage remote work abuse while ot...