Australia"s borders are open, so where are all the backpackers?
Backpackers on working holiday maker visas have been a crucial source of farm labor for decades, alongside smaller numbers of temporary migrants from the Pacific Islands, international students, and Australians......»»
Migrant, refugee women face sexual harassment, racism and exploitation in workplace, finds Australian report
A new report from Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) sheds light on the intersection of sexual harassment, exploitative work conditions and racial discrimination experienced by migrant and refugee women in workplac.....»»
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript.....»»
"Not my boy." When teachers are harassed by students, some schools and parents fail to help
Since the start of this school year, we have been surveying teachers in South Australia about sexist views among students. This is part of our research into how online worlds are shaping Australian schooling......»»
UK antitrust investigation into Apple closed for now – but will likely re-open
A UK antitrust investigation into Apple has officially closed – despite finding the company to be at fault – after the regulator missed a legal deadline. However, a case seems almost certain to be re-opened under an upcoming law which will gra.....»»
OpenCTI: Open-source cyber threat intelligence platform
OpenCTI is an open-source platform designed to help organizations manage their cyber threat intelligence (CTI) data and observables. The platform structures its data using a knowledge schema built on the STIX2 standards. It features a modern web appl.....»»
Environmental laws failing to slow deforestation, researchers say
Australia's environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of tree clearing to make way for agriculture, development and mining, according to University of Queensland research......»»
Customers can now extend AppleCare+ up to 45 days after it expires
Apple has recently increased the number of days a customer can extend their AppleCare+ coverage to 45 days, up from the previous 30.AppleCare+ plans can now be extended up to 45 days after they expire in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland,.....»»
Peter Molyneux is back with yet another new take on the “god game”
Masters of Albion promises "an open world... full of combat, choices, mysteries, and story." Welcome back to Albion. [credit:.....»»
How to stop Steam from opening on startup
If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»
Dying Light: The Beast brings back Kyle Crane in a new open-world title
A brand new dyling light game was revealed at Opening Night Live called Dying Light: The Beast. It currently has no release date......»»
I tested two open-source password managers, and one is clearly better
We compare the top two best open-source password managers, both free and paid plans ,to find out which is the best choice for you......»»
Paleontologists describe new examples of giant sea scorpions from the Silurian and Devonian in New South Wales
A team of paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History, the Australian Museum Research Institute, and the WB Clarke Geoscience Center, in Australia, has added new evidential data for pterygotid eurypterids from the Silurian and Devonia.....»»
What does family look like in Australia? It"s more diverse than you think
When we think of the concept of the family, a specific version often springs to mind: a mother, a father and children, usually two or three. It's the version of society our policies and systems are built around......»»
Thoroughbred horse"s death prompts uncomfortable questions about how champion mares spend their retirement
The death of one of Australia's most-loved thoroughbreds, Black Caviar, brought an outpouring of grief from the racing industry and fans across the world......»»
Humans can work with nature to solve big environmental problems—but there"s no quick fix, researchers say
"Nature-based solutions" are gaining momentum in environmental policy, including in Australia. They involve working with nature to protect, restore or manage ecosystems in a way that benefits both people and the environment......»»
How to use Microsoft Word: a tutorial for beginners
If you’re new to Microsoft Word, it can be a little intimidating when you first open it. Here’s how to use Word......»»
Australia"s nature is in deep crisis. These three easy steps could give new environmental laws teeth
The Albanese government's environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament's agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Coalition is reportedl.....»»
Printed electronics material can store 1,000 times more charge than current forms
Imagine knowing your milk has gone bad without having to open your fridge. A technology called printed electronics could one day make innovations like this possible......»»
Unplugged: Navigating the "Right to Disconnect" in Australia
The "Right to Disconnect" legislation set to take effect across Australia on August 26, 2024, marks a significant shift in how we approach work-life balance and digital connectivity. This new law, aimed at protecting employees from unreasonable out-o.....»»
Open Road Capital adds five dealerships in two deals
Retail auto investment firm Open Road Capital and Jesse Hord bought four New York dealerships, while Open Road expanded on the West Coast in a new partnership......»»