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Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research
Optus

Australian consortium to build LEO satellite for space research

An Australian consortium will build and operate a Low Earth Orbit satellite by 2028 to enhance national space connectivity and domain awareness.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne
Firewalls

Wavelink expands SecurePath initiative to Melbourne

Wavelink has expanded its SecurePath initiative to Melbourne, aiming to tackle Australia's cybersecurity skills shortage projected at 16,600 by 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience
EduTech

Adobe partners with Adelaide Uni to transform student experience

Adobe has partnered with Adelaide University to enhance the digital experience for students, aiming for a personalised journey ahead of its 2026 opening.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Australian AI cube satellites to revolutionise bushfire detection
Artificial Intelligence

Australian AI cube satellites to revolutionise bushfire detection

Australian scientists have developed AI-equipped cube satellites that can detect bushfires 500 times faster than traditional methods, promising quicker response and potentially saving lives and properties.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Global Stories

University of South Australia stories

Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk names Dr. Haren Samarasekera as ANZ director

The appointment comes as construction, infrastructure and housing demand keep pressure on software suppliers serving Australia and New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws
Digital Transformation

Smartsheet launches Australian data hosting to meet privacy laws

Smartsheet has launched Australian data hosting with Sydney and Melbourne facilities to meet privacy laws for customers across APJ region and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk
Space

Fleet Space demonstrates satellite-enabled push-to-talk

Fleet Space Technologies, with SmartSat support, illustrated their satellites' capability to provide high-quality, in-orbit Push-to-Talk voice capabilities.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results
AR, VR & Metaverse

Bringing jury to crime scene via VR provides more accurate results

The University of South Australia finds overwhelming evidence in favour of using VR in the courtroom by putting jurors in the middle of a crime scene.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jul 2021

Stories from Other Regions

University of South Australia stories

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert
Human Capital Management

Hey Siri, choose my medical expert

People with better statistical literacy are more wary of AI in health and hiring decisions, according to a study of nearly 2,000 people.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Site Safety
Machine learning

Site Safety

Construction firms could cut accident risk as Australian researchers' tool predicts site hazards with more than 90 percent accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Three-day weekend better for health
Productivity

Three-day weekend better for health

Healthier sleep and more exercise during a three-day break could strengthen the case for four-day work week trials.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2023
Did you check emails over Christmas?
Human Capital Management

Did you check emails over Christmas?

Out-of-hours messages are linked to burnout and poorer health among university staff, with researchers urging firms to respect the right to disconnect.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Toxic workplaces create a high risk of depression
Human Capital Management

Toxic workplaces create a high risk of depression

Poor management practices may triple workers’ risk of depression, with long hours, bullying and burnout adding to the toll.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Australia’s $240m green ammonia project
Power / Energy

Australia’s $240m green ammonia project

South Australia’s push to export renewable energy will add 40,000 tonnes of ammonia a year, backed by GBP £37 million for Port Bonython.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jan 2021
New horizons for Daddy Day Care
Human Capital Management

New horizons for Daddy Day Care

COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020
Tackling shiftwork fatigue
Risk & Compliance

Tackling shiftwork fatigue

Night workers may stay more alert and productive by eating a light snack, UniSA researchers found in a study of 44 volunteers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019