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Woman shocked looking at phone. | Newsreel

Sextortion targets one in seven adults

One in seven adults – or almost 15 percent – have been victims of sexual extortion, according to a new global study. Led by Melbourne’s RMIT University,
Read more 12 June 2024
ASIC is cracking down on greenwashing - Newsreel

Health checks needed to avoid ‘greenwashing’ risks

By Aaron Dahl and Andrew Bukowski With a growing focus on sustainability in the community and increased expectations from investors, there is mounting pressure on
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Woman looking at robot. | Newsreel

Female AI voices empower women in teams

Artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants with female voices boost the participation of women in male-dominated teams, according to new research. The findings,
Read more 12 June 2024
Female tradie working on machinery. | Newsreel

Scarce tech and trade skills in high demand

More than three-quarters of Australian businesses are in need of technicians and trade workers, but cannot find or train the staff they need. New data released by Ai
Read more 11 June 2024
Queensland Ballet's headquarters - the Thomas Dixon Centre. | Newsreel

Pro bono helps secure ballet’s future

McCullough Robertson Lawyers has provided pro bono legal support to establish Queensland Ballet’s endowment fund – a major key in securing the long-term
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Man working on electricity control panel. | Newsreel

$300m scheme for small business in limbo

A $300 million scheme to help small business electrify operations, which expires this month, is yet to be legislated despite being announced more than a year
Read more 11 June 2024
Apple Vision Pro demo. | Newsreel

Apple’s new vision set for Aussie sales

Australians can pre-order the Apple Vision Pro later this month, with the tech giant announcing a wider global release of its new spatial computing interface. Apple CEO
Read more 11 June 2024
CSIRO plant breeder in the field. | Newsreel

Skills shortage to impact global food security

Australian and global food security is under threat due to a lack of specialised scientists, according to the CSIRO. Research produced by the CSIRO, in collaboration
Read more 11 June 2024
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Cyber thieves trigger RAT plague in mods

The arrest of a cybercriminal who intended to used gaming mods to steal users’ data has prompted a warning from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). A Victorian
Read more 11 June 2024
App store icon. | Newsreel

Aussie app designers among Apple’s best

Two Australian app developers have been named among Apple’s top 14 designers globally in 2024. Ranked across seven categories, Apple said its annual Design Awards
Read more 10 June 2024