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Victoria has changed its Road Safety Act to allow trials of driverless vehicles.
Bank staff rolled in tech wave
Thousands of NAB staff will begin being replaced by technology this week.
Secretary reflects on tech
Chris Moraitis says big data and rapid technological change are challenges for the public service.
Plans up for 3D-printed phone 'scope
Australian researchers have developed a 3D printable clip-on that can turn any smartphone into a microscope.
Health data used for flu alarm
Australian computer scientists are working on a flu forecasting tool ...
Legal action on coin hack
Legal action has been launched following one of the world's largest cryptocurrency hacks.
Uni launches future power centre
Monash University has launched a new innovation hub to address the electricity sector’s changing needs.
Woodside rolls out patrol 'bots
Woodside Energy is testing semi-autonomous robots for patrolling and inspecting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.
Gov sites caught in cryptojack
Australian government websites have been covertly used to mine for cryptocurrencies.
New nanobots get target training
Bio-engineers have designed tiny nanobots made of DNA and protein ...
AHRC wants ethical tech
Australian authorities have launched a project to make sure human rights are embedded within new technologies.
Biobank to spread virtual cancer
Australian researchers have developed the world’s first virtual platform to host 3D copies of human cancer tissues.
DHS data match makes savings
Despite criticism and scandals, the Federal Government is celebrating the money it has saved with its welfare crackdown.
Summit highlights parents' cyber role
Youth mental health experts say parents must help their kids deal with cyber bullying, and need more assistance in doing so.
Melbourne wants Apple store changed
Melbourne City Council has voted to step up pressure for the city’s new Apple store to be redesigned.
Falcon Heavy takes flight
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy - the world’s most powerful space rocket – has lifted off on its first deep-space voyage.
Engineers advance wireless power
Researchers are working on a new wireless power source that uses triboelectricity - a green energy source.
Mining faces massive automation
New analysis predicts that 50 per cent of miners will be replaced by robots by 2020.