Industry News
Officeworks calls on Australians to recycle e-waste
Officeworks is urging Australian consumers to bring in their old technology and office waste to be recycled as part of National Recycling Week. [ + ]
Free rapid antigen tests for Victorian schools
To reduce disruption caused by COVID-19, the Victorian Government is introducing free rapid antigen testing in schools. [ + ]
Australians frustrated with remote work tools
Only 10% of Australian employees want to continue working remotely full-time, with many expressing frustrations with the remote work tools they must use. [ + ]
Employers, workers have differing expectations of the future of work
A global survey has revealed that business leaders are more satisfied with how they have adjusted to new working norms, compared to their employees. [ + ]
Governor's awards recognise leaders in Vic startup sector
The Governor of Victoria Startup Awards will recognise startups for their outstanding contributions to the fast-growing sector. [ + ]
Blue IoT, Smart Building Certification partner for smarter buildings
Blue IoT and Smart Building Certification have partnered to bring new holistic smart building standards to Australia and the world. [ + ]
Australian Science Olympiad team chosen
An International Junior Science Olympiad team has been selected in Australia for the first time. [ + ]
Magic Glasses cartoon inspires COVID-safe schools
An educational cartoon is being developed by experts to help primary school children understand COVID-19 hygiene and social distancing. [ + ]
NBN Co to upgrade 200,000 more premises with 1 Gbps fibre
NBN Co plans to extend 1 Gbps broadband capabilities to an additional 200,000 premises as part of its ongoing network upgrades. [ + ]
Leading Edge Data Centres opens Tamworth facility
Leading Edge Data Centres has opened its first data centre in Tamworth, one of 26 regional data centres planned across the east coast of Australia. [ + ]
No more Zoom orientation for kindy students
One fully vaccinated parent will now be able join their pre-schooler for kindy orientation, following further easing of COVID restrictions. [ + ]
IBM, Charles Sturt sign multi-year alliance
IBM and Charles Sturt University plan to collaborate to support digital skills development and technology job creation in regional NSW. [ + ]
Courier company now accepting cryptocurrency
Australian courier comparison company Fast Courier has introduced the ability for customers to pay using cryptocurrency, as crypto goes mainstream. [ + ]
Workplaces employ real-time tracking to support vaccine mandates
An early education provider has implemented SAP SuccessFactors' Employee Central vaccination portlet to comply with mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. [ + ]
Australian researchers develop X-ray vision for cars
Australian researchers have developed a technology for allowing autonomous vehicles to better detect — and warn other vehicles of — pedestrians in blind spots. [ + ]