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16 December 2025
Why NVIDIA is now allowed to send its second-best AI chips to China

At the end of a year that has seen the US and China locked in a bitter trade war in which Trump lifted tariffs on China as high as 145% at one point, the decision to allow these sensitive exports is stunning. Here's why it happened.

3 December 2025
Winners and losers in the Federal government's new AI strategy

In a bid to attract international investors to our economy, the Albanese government has released a new AI strategy. Who benefits most?

1 December 2025
In their own words: what the kids think of the Government's upcoming social media ban

From next Wednesday, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across ten social media platforms, as the teen social media ban takes effect. But what do young people think about it?

24 November 2025
How to prepare your kids and teens for the upcoming social media ban

Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit and YouTube will all be off limits for children and teens soon. Here are five ways to prepare your child for the December 10 ban.

20 November 2025
Is the UK headed for a new Prime Minister?

These are troubled times for British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In July 2024, Starmer’s government swept to power on the back on a landslide win.

31 October 2025
Insurers have detailed data on your home's flood risk, but why don't you?

In Australia data on how your home might be at risk from floods isn't readily available to all households. But your insurer has it already.

30 October 2025
Bad coverage in the bush is threatening public safety

Lots of work has has been done in recent years to improve connectivity across Australia. But now a lack of connectivity is proving a threat to public safety.

28 October 2025
Not all government agencies are being honest about how they use AI

Tentative early findings raise serious questions about the effectiveness of Australia’s “soft-touch” approach to AI governance in the public sector.

27 October 2025
How to apply for a share of Facebook's $50 million privacy class action settlement

Facebook probably owes you some cash after a recent class action. Here's how to apply for the Facebook class action settlement in Australia.

23 October 2025
Australians are happier now than they were last year - mostly

At a population level, Australians feel more satisfied about national life than they did in recent years. But beneath the surface, not everyone is feeling the optimism.

17 October 2025
Australia is getting $40m for more public EV chargers - many of the current ones are rubbish

Most EV drivers charge at home. But when they use the public network, they need to know the charger is working.

3 October 2025
Tiny homes could help ease the housing crisis, but councils are standing in the way

We’ve researched the planning and social aspects of the tiny house movement in Australia for over a decade. We’ve looked at changing attitudes to tiny houses and living more modestly, and the barriers people face when they choose this path.

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