Geocaching: a global game of hide and seek
Around north Queensland there are more than 100 containers of all shapes and sizes hidden in parks, on buildings, in streets, under rocks, in signs; in fact almost anywhere you can think of. But why,...
View ArticleBirds take to the Twitterverse
The Twitterverse will be even tweetier with the launch of a bird watching campaign using the social media.
View ArticleVideoconferencing being trialled for diabetes patients
Seeing your doctor over a videoconferencing link is one step closer to becoming a reality for diabetes sufferers in regional and remote Australia.
View ArticleData roaming users warned to beware the unexpected
If you're planning an overseas holiday for summer or Christmas, you're being warned to be very careful with your smart phone or tablet device.
View ArticleThe tech to expect in 2012
Even smarter phones, more interactive television and the increasing inclusion of social media in our lives. David Glance predicts the tech trends to expect in 2012.
View ArticleStudy seeks Townsville social media users
Townsville residents who used social media during cyclone Yasi are being invited to take part in a Queensland University of Technology study.
View ArticleYou too can YouTube
There's been a lot of talk about the NBN in north Queensland with Townsville one of the first rollout sites and the promise of high speed broadband for all.
View ArticleA gentleman's agreement
At what point does an enthusiastic sales pitch turn into a contract?
View ArticleNot what the doctor ordered
The Townsville Hospital is investigating a scam that has used a doctor's email and name to contact patients.
View ArticleCouncils urged to tap into digital advances
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) says councils are struggling to capitalise on the digital age.
View ArticleIs wifi bad for you?
It's in our homes, schools, offices and cafes but is the invisible wireless internet surrounding you harmful to your health?
View ArticlePush to get books to the bush
Literacy is low and distances are vast but north-west Queensland librarian Joan Adebill is determined to get more books outback.
View ArticleIf only the internet worked
Research into how rural and regional Queenslanders engage with digital technology has shown that the availability of internet services significantly impacts on people's activities.
View ArticleCopper network switch-off begins as Telstra hands over infrastructure to NBN Co
Telstra will begin switching off services delivered over its decades-old copper today, marking the first time it has relinquished control over telecommunications infrastructure to NBN Co.
View ArticleDigital addiction addressed in classrooms
Discussions aiming to highlight technology misuse and online bullying are being delivered at a number of schools across north Queensland.
View ArticleThe rise and fall of Australia's video rental industry
Once the owner of 22 stores across Australia, Neville Fitzsimmons has seen his video rental empire reduced to its bare foundations. As the industry continues to decline there is little he can do about it.
View ArticleVideo-linked eCourt allows James Cook University students to hone their legal...
Law students at James Cook University hone their courtroom skills on campus with a new video-linked eCourt.
View ArticleAll abilities enabled at Endeavour Foundation technology workshop
A series of workshops in Cairns and Townsville have been teaching people with disabilities and their support workers about tablet technology.
View ArticleThousands of low-income families unable to afford internet at home, Smith...
Australia has one of the highest internet access rates in the world, but there are concerns children from disadvantaged backgrounds are being left behind in the digital revolution.
View ArticleLibrary's ideas space brings robotics and 3D technology to Burdekin region
A creative space set up in the local library is bringing robotics and 3D printing technology to the cane-growing community of the Burdekin in north Queensland.
View ArticleSilicon Valley-style office culture works for north Queensland safety business
One Townsville workplace has found the progressive practises of companies like Google and Facebook make good business sense.
View ArticleHistorical fiction writers use imagination to fill gaps in historical knowledge
Townsville author Ariella Van Luyn is inviting you to imagine the story behind some of north Queensland's historical artefacts.
View ArticleFacebooking Nana part of new generation of social media users
Senior citizens turn to social media to manage their busy social lives, and keep in touch with family.
View ArticleAutism no barrier for 11-year-old app developer crowdfunding to meet Barack...
At just 11 years old, four-time app developer Hamish Finlayson has been invited to meet US president Barack Obama.
View ArticleLiving with cancer in outback Queensland
Jane Charuba lives in Hughenden, outback Queensland 400 kilometres from the nearest city and 400 kilometres from the nearest oncology unit.
View ArticleOutback entrepreneurs, digital skills needed to future-proof regional towns:...
A future of work study finds entrepreneurism and digital literacy could help regional towns prepare for the job market of 2030.
View ArticleHigh speed internet for Queensland's Richmond graziers
A new high speed internet service has been switched on for graziers and the local council in the Richmond area of north Queensland.
View ArticleOutback internet service finally switched on
A high-speed internet service built by graziers in north Queensland is finally switched on after a minor hold-up.
View ArticleCyclone Debbie: How to keep your phone charged in a weather event
Keeping your phone charged can be a challenge at the best of times but it's even harder and more important when there's a cyclone. Here are some tips for keeping things powered through Cyclone Debbie.
View ArticleBush broadband guarantee bill before parliament, but Productivity Commission...
Advocates say new legislation to guarantee access to broadband services for all premises should not imperil fixed line services.
View ArticleDoubling of Sky Muster data limits in the bush welcomed by advocates seeking...
A doubling of data allowances in peak periods on the Sky Muster satellite network is welcomed by rural and regional lobby groups.
View ArticleNBN: What would you pay to get fibre? For one Queenslander, it's $218,000
Sixty-six Australians have taken the NBN rollout into their own hands, one to the tune of almost $218,000. That's more than double the the highest cost incurred by NBN Co in rolling out fibre to a...
View ArticleHow digital mining and old-fashioned supply and demand made 2017 shine
After four or five years in the doldrums, 2017 was by most definitions a good year for Australia's mining sector and its race to perfect its future in the digital mine.
View ArticleChinese, Indonesian language teachers get creative bringing Asia to regional...
Teaching languages in regional Australia can be challenging, but these teachers are going the extra mile to help their students connect with their neighbours in Asia.
View ArticleMelanoma self-testing could save your life in just 90 seconds, experts say
Queensland researchers develop a "highly accurate" online skin cancer test that in just 90 seconds will predict your risk of developing melanoma over the next three-and-a-half years.
View ArticleInternet of Things rain gauge sends climate data to the cloud
An rain gauge that uploads real-time climate data to the internet from remote locations could save farmers time, money and help them keep better records.
View ArticleNotorious weather blackspot in north-west Queensland gets green light for...
A notorious weather blackspot in north-west Queensland will now be covered by four new weather radars, after a $28 million boost from the Federal Government.
View ArticleBlack market in stolen card details becoming more user-friendly, leading to...
A Townsville woman's Uber account racks up about $1,500 in fraudulent use across two continents before it is shut down a case that experts warn is indicative of a growing economy in stolen payment...
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