Qld shooting is a wake-up call: analysts
A Queensland man's posts online leading up to a shooting attack in which he and five people died have raised concerns about the growth of conspiracy theories.
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Companies fined $33.5m over NBN claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been fined after failing to tell customers they couldn't achieve the internet speed they were paying for.
Connectivity a lifeline for bush patients
The AMA is urging the government to improve mobile and internet coverage in the bush, particularly as several states endure major floods.
YouTube full of conspiracies, study says
Research conducted by the University of Sydney and QUT has found YouTube may have played a role in spreading conspiracy theories.
COVID most googled term in 20 years
Google has revealed Australians are most interested in information on COVID-19, op shops and bushfires.
Queensland businesses prize digital skills
More than two thirds of Queensland businesses say a need for strong digital skills among their workers would have a moderate to critical impact on their future.
Optus customer data hit in cyber attack
Phone and internet provider Optus has been hit by a major cyber attack, prompting concerns customer data has been compromised.
Optus hack breaches trove of customer data
Optus has contacted customers whose personal details may have been stolen by hackers a day after alerting media to a cyber attack of unknown origin.
Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack
The federal opposition says a major cyber attack which may have placed customer's private information at risk is a dramatic wake-up call for the government.
Elon Musk is taking Twitter private
Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.
Qld unveils $190m school internet plan
Queensland will spend $190 million to turbocharge the speed of internet in 1258 schools, including connecting 40 regional establishments to fibre optics.
ACCC action may improve user protection
The competition watchdog's legal action against Facebook owner Meta for allowing scam cryptocurrency ads could force online giants to better protect users