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The growth of Australia's flexible office in 2024

Is an office just a bunch of walls and desks? Not according to an up-to-date working trend that is ...  
The humble spreadsheet is about to get a whole lot smarter

Spreadsheets are about to be given an AI overhaul, but while it will make working with them easier ...  
Government revitalises NBN with $3 billion injection

The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to completing the NBN and keeping NBN Co in ...  
Sickly nationalism: You want Vegemite McShaker fries with that?

A multinational’s chips, flavoured with a yeast-based spread that we're all convinced is right ...  
2025: A year of transformative technology and ethical challenges

The new year will herald innovations in technology, with artificial intelligence heading the list ...  
#2 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Protection racket aids Bruce Lehrmann — does he know too much?

Court certified rapist Bruce Lehrmann and his creepy support crew continued to interest and offend ...  
#5 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: More Australian fibre connections but users stick to lower speeds

Telecommunications expert Paul Budde continued to produce must-read analysis during 2024, incl ...  
#6 TOP IA STORY OF 2024: Why Harvey Norman should just 'go' — away

Editor Michelle Pini's expert exposé of Gerry Harvey's advertorials in new billionaire soapbo ...  
DAZN buys Foxtel signalling new era for Australian sports streaming

The recent announcement of DAZN’s acquisition of Foxtel marks a pivotal moment in Australia’s ...  
Hugh Marks controversial choice for new ABC boss

Following a search to replace managing director and editor-in-chief David Anderson, the ABC has ...  
AI Christmas music a soulless cash-in on holiday spirit

I want to give you a list of AI Christmas music to block in your major music streaming platform ...  
Direct-to-cell services a game-changer for rural and emergency networks

The recent conditional approval granted by the U.S. FCC to Starlink for its direct-to-cell (D2C) ...  
Treasurer avoids hard reforms on regional bank closures

Regional bank closures: Senate inquiry's critical findings sidelined as Treasurer Jim Chalmers ...  
Smart grids: A path to neighbourhood energy independence

Smart grids have the potential to revolutionise how we produce, store, and consume electricity.  
ABC News misleads on the economy and risks pushing more Australians into poverty

ABC presents old data from the previous Coalition Government as a 'new' cost-of-living crisis ...  
Australia’s Cyber Security Act 2024: A step forward – but at what cost?

Much-needed measures to address cyber threats bring an additional compliance burden to business ...  
The 3G shutdown: Lessons from Australia and the world

The recent shutdown of the 3G network that caused a nightmare for consumers should serve as a ...  
Intelligent systems depend on fusion of biology and technology

According to one expert, the future of intelligent systems lies in the seamless integration of ...  
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