Industry News
Coding challenge gets kids 'tech industry ready'
Winners have been announced for the 2022 Premier's Coding Challenge. [ + ]
New IT infrastructure manufacturing facility prepares Australia for AUKUS
Australia has progressed towards sovereign capability in critical technology, as an advanced IT infrastructure manufacturing facility opens in Sydney. [ + ]
Boosting WA's regional teacher supply
A new temporary initiative has been launched by the WA Government to retain and attract quality teachers in remote schools. [ + ]
Music classes boost maths scores: study
Music and arts classes can increase interest in school and lead to better scores in mathematics — but only at higher socio-economic status schools. [ + ]
Leadership more vital than salary for talent retention
A survey of Australian knowledge workers found that employees rate job stability and having a good manager ahead of salary when choosing an employer. [ + ]
Top telcos fined over misleading NBN speed claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been collectively fined $33.5 million after admitting to misleading consumers about maximum NBN speeds attainable at their premises. [ + ]
OAIC data breach report shows key privacy risks
Organisations must have robust information handling practices and up-to-date response plans, says OAIC. [ + ]
Australian cybersecurity sector facing big challenges
New research from AustCyber suggests Australian cybersecurity companies are grappling with comparably low levels of funding and a worsening skills shortage. [ + ]
Offering targets human element in cybersecurity
Human Detection and Response (HDR) correlates, identifies and responds to the tens of thousands of detected events related to risky security behaviour. [ + ]
STEM awards for Sydney students
A Victor Chang School Science Award has been bestowed on almost 40 Year 11 students from the Blacktown region in Sydney. [ + ]
AIIA urges rethink on proposed data breach penalty increases
The AIIA says the federal government should take a positive, collaborative approach to the complex issue of data and cyber security. [ + ]
Udemy launches Melbourne hub as online learning takes off in Australia
Udemy, an online learning and teaching destination founded in 2010, has announced Melbourne as its regional business hub in Australia. [ + ]
Catholic school teachers stop work
Legally protected industrial action will be taken by hundreds of Catholic schools across NSW and the ACT. [ + ]
eSafety program teaches online safety to students
One-quarter of all Australian school students participated in the Trusted eSafety Provider program last financial year. [ + ]
Human cost of Australia's ransomware attacks soars
More than half of Australian cybersecurity professionals would feel personally responsible for a ransomware attack and are considering leaving their jobs. [ + ]
