Technology
Work, Wander, and Well-being: Mastering the Art of the Working Holiday
28 March
Taking your business on the road for a working holiday presents an enticing blend of work and leisure, allowing you to explore new destinations while keeping your operations running smoothly. Â This concept has gained popularity with the rise of...[Read More]
10 ways to reduce your household energy use
4 January
As a homeowner, youâre likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
Creating a better business with cloud accounting
23 November
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]
3 Key Advantages of Having a Smart Home
13 July
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
What Happens to Gas Stations When the World Goes Electric? | Emily Grubert | [TED Talk Video]
31 May
 When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the...[Read More]
Smart homes: benefits and how to have one
23 February
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
What you can do to protect yourself as scams evolve
29 December
In 2022, Australians fell victim to investment and cryptocurrency-related scams, losing $242.5 million (US$166 million). In the United Kingdom (UK), a total of over ÂŁ2.3 billion was lost in 2021 because of various scams, including online shopping,...[Read More]
Data breach penalty laws pass lower house
9 November
Increased fines for companies that have serious data breaches are one step closer, after new laws passed the lower house. The bill will hike up fines for breaches from $2.2 million to either $50 million, 30 per cent of a companyâs turnover during...[Read More]
Mining mentors develop ore-some innovation
9 November
Australiaâs mentors of mining technology are trying to bring manufacturing home but foreign raiders continue to snap up local talent. Swedish equipment giant Epiroc, whose $2.5 million electric truck drove onto the floor of a recent mining expo,...[Read More]
Mining faces global inflation, cyber risks
2 November
Inflation is starting to bite in the mining industry but gaps in cybersecurity could be life-threatening. More than 7500 delegates are gathering for a high-powered summit in Sydney to make deals and tackle challenges, with a large police presence to...[Read More]
Car-sharing giant to launch in Australia
19 October
American car-sharing giant Turo has announced plans to launch its service in Australia before the end of the year, shaking up the traditional rental car market. The company, which is the worldâs largest car-sharing platform, will begin recruiting...[Read More]
The importance of Single-Touch Payroll
15 September
Do you know what single-touch payroll (STP) is? Most likely, youâve encountered the term, especially if you own a small business in Australia where STP is mandatory. This requirement applies even to companies employing just a single staff member...[Read More]
Aussies need âdose of FOMOâ on automation
14 September
Many Australians donât trust artificial intelligence (AI) and risk being overtaken by change, experts warn. Stela Solar, newly installed head of the CSIROâs National AI Centre, said on Monday Australians have a âhigher benchmark of trustâ...[Read More]
Green hydrogen opportunities for Aust, UK
31 August
The UK international trade secretary has flagged further co-operation with Australian businesses as the two nations work to increase the flow of green hydrogen. Anne-Marie Trevelyan is in Australia on a four-day visit where sheâll meet with the...[Read More]
How cloud accounting can help make your business better and more efficient
18 August
Does your company still use desktop software or spreadsheets for accounting tasks? If so, then it could be time to upgrade to a cloud-based accounting system. In comparison to on-premises solutions, cloud accounting for small businesses offers...[Read More]