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Digital government needs a citizen-visible state ledger

Digital government has become very good at giving people places to click. It is still much less reliable at answering a simpler question: what state

Earlier social media use linked to higher anxiety and depression in Australian adolescents

Research suggests parents, schools and the age children first use social media may play a key role in shaping adolescent mental health. The age at

Robots in aged care raise questions over privacy and human connection

Legged robots are moving beyond science fiction, with humanoid and quadrupedal machines increasingly being used for deliveries and dangerous missions. With a massive surge in

Australia to strengthen radio and TV access as viewing habits shift online

The Albanese Government is improving access to local TV and radio while supporting the long-term sustainability of Australia’s broadcasting sector. The Government is developing legislation

Australian consumers want human connection as businesses focus on faster service

New ContactBabel research shows Australian organisations and customers have differing views on what defines good customer service. The research draws on responses from managers and

Five-year investment strengthens Australia’s First Nations language sector

First Nations language organisations across Australia will receive increased funding to support Indigenous languages and culture. The program will invest funding over five years to

UNSW research speeds up open-source public transport journey planning

A coding improvement by a UNSW PhD candidate is being integrated into one of the world’s most widely used open-source public transport journey planners. When

Digital parenting begins early as families navigate new online safety challenges

eSafety research shows parents and carers are helping children develop safe digital habits before they get their first smartphone or social media account. Parents and