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A new meta-analysis has found no long-term link between violent video games and youth aggression.
Cyclone watch enhanced
Advanced new modelling could protect vulnerable communities from flood and storm damage.
ATO extends Optus deal
The Australian Taxation Office has extended a decade-long managed network services deal with Optus.
CSIRO deal for bendy screens
CSIRO has bought into a company to help it produce flexible phone screens and other high-tech products.
Kogan slapped for EOFY claims
The Federal Court has found Kogan’s ‘tax time’ promotion was misleading.
Liquid spins displayed
Australian researchers have found new evidence of a highly unusual quantum state, which could be key to some revolutionary new devices.
Locks turned to carbon dots
Australian engineers have turned human hair into highly sensitive sensors.
Phone data tracks personalities
Mobile phone data has been used to accurately predict personality traits.
Telehealth changes cut some off
Healthcare providers are concerned for the future of Medicare-backed telehealth.
App accused of reading clipboards
LinkedIn has been accused of secretly reading Apple users' clipboard content.
Get Gizmo slapped over sales
A cold-calling electronics company has been forced to refund customers.
Telco moves agents onshore
Telstra says it will have Australian agents answer all inbound calls from 2022.
Telstra funds STEM spots
Telstra has made a $5.4 million STEM investment with the University of Melbourne.
Parents' screen time studied
Experts say parents’ smartphone use does not appear to harm parent/child relationships.
DTA offers new model
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) is working to simplify the architecture of government platforms, products, and services.
Indigenous health site funded
The Federal Government has put up $4.5 million for an Indigenous health website.