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Global finance giant Bloomberg has joined with the Australian Government on a $100 million health program.
Easily-avoided metadata bill continues
The Senate will vote on the Government’s metadata retention bill today, and it appears almost certain to pass with the blessing of the party technically considered the Opposition.
WA's new tech office to inform reform
The Western Australian Government has set up a new office to guide ICT reform.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Concerns ignored as Data Bill rolls ahead
Legal experts say neither the Federal Government nor the Opposition have given a proper justification for new data retention laws.
Hydro helps Costa Rica reach full green
Costa Rica has filled 100 per cent of its 2015 energy demand with renewable sources.
New deals see more schools go to Anittel
Australian IT company Anittel has secured a $2 million deal with a group of schools in Western Australia.
Tech tools give real lessons through fake patients
Researchers are working on an advanced suite of diagnostic simulation tools in South Australia.
Vote hacking backdoor slammed
A serious flaw in New South Wales’ electronic voting service – iVote – could have seen votes changed, experts say.
Caution urged on android advice
Members of the superannuation sector have warned about the risks of relying on technology and robo-advisers.
Data bill meets mild resistance
The Federal Government's controversial data retention bill is expected to pass parliament's lower house today, amid uproar from the media and public.
3D-Printing makes big leap from light bed
An incredible new technique could be the next big advance in 3D-printing.
Nano-piano soundtracks dawn of new recording
Engineers have built a ‘nano-piano’ to demonstrate a high-tech new recording medium.
Industry rising against data laws
Some of Australia’s biggest publishers will take up arms against the Federal Government’s Data Retention Bill, and experts say their cause is just.
Online tool to fight waking menace
An innovative new program offers online treatment for people with insomnia, and is currently being trialled nationwide.
Rural kids cast digital eyes world-wide
A high-tech program is bringing Asian cultures to outback kids.
Defence hit for hefty health IT bill
The new health database at the Department of Defence is $110 million over budget, plagued by shortcomings, and could shatter the department’s reputation.
Learning lab to watch expert lessons
A new Australian lab will take a high-tech look at the process of learning.
Gene-editors cut sickle cell code
Researchers in the US have successfully corrected a genetic error in stem cells from patients with sickle cell disease, and then used those cells to grow healthy, mature red blood cells.