Queensland Government Department Loses $800,000 in Cyberattack
A Queensland government department has lost approximately $800,000 in a cyberattack, prompting a review that found no government data or sensitive infor...
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Open AI Agents Attempted to Access More Australian Government Websites
New evidence indicates autonomous Open AI agents attempted to access information from several Australian government and public-sector websites, expanding...
Brisbane Opens New Critical Metals Research Hub
A new Cooperative Research Centre based at the University of Queensland's Brisbane city campus will bring researchers, industry and government together...
New Mobile Tower Improves Coverage in Gisborne South
Residents in Gisborne South can now access improved mobile phone coverage after a new Telstra tower was installed at I R Robertson Reserve following yea...
South Australian Rocket Launch Facility Grounded by Conservation Ruling
A proposed rocket launch facility near Port Lincoln has been put on hold after South Australia's Native Vegetation Council rejected an application to al...
Smart Glasses Security Flaws Expose Australians to Privacy Risks
Security testing has found that some low-cost AI smart glasses sold in Australia can potentially be accessed by nearby attackers, exposing stored photos...
Brisbane Startup Secures $1.35 Million Funding for Stratospheric Weather Technology
Brisbane-based Sky Sight has secured approximately $1.35 million in UK funding to develop advanced weather forecasting and flight-planning technology for...
Sydney Crowds Gather for i Phone 18 Pro Launch on George Street
Customers lined up outside Apple's George Street store as the i Phone 18 Pro and i Phone 18 Pro Max went on sale across Australia.
Sydney Council Bans Smart Glasses at Leisure Centres
Canterbury-Bankstown Council has introduced a ban on smart glasses at its five council-operated leisure and aquatic centres over privacy and unauthorise...
Tesla Cybercab Set for Australian Preview
Tesla is preparing to bring its driverless Cybercab to Australia for a preview, giving Australians an early look at the company’s autonomous vehicle tec...
Sunshine Coast Teen Takes Privacy-Focused Health App to National Cyber Event
A 15-year-old Pacific Lutheran College student has developed a privacy-first women’s health app and presented her work at a major national cyber event.
Hobart-Built Electric Ship Completes Major Journey to South America
The world’s largest battery-electric ship, built in Hobart, has arrived in South America after travelling thousands of kilometres across the ocean.
Geelong Pushes for National Levy on AI Data Centres
Greater Geelong Council wants data-centre operators to contribute to local infrastructure as community concerns grow over energy, water use and developm...
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...
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...