ACT pays Instagrammers $35k for Christmas city campaign
The ACT City Renewal Authority has invested $35,000 in a social media campaign, paying local influencers to promote Christmas activities in Civic and Braddon to counter low foot traffic.
The ACT City Renewal Authority has invested $35,000 in a social media campaign, paying local influencers to promote Christmas activities in Civic and Braddon to counter low foot traffic.
Amid heated immigration debates, new data shows nearly half of Australians have migrant heritage. True integration happens not in Parliament, but in our parks, pubs, and workplaces. Discover how a simple 'hello' can build a stronger nation.
Pop icon Katy Perry makes her romance with former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Instagram official with loved-up Tokyo snaps, sending fans into a frenzy. Get the full story.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Cricket legend Justin Langer argues parents and coaches must replace gut feelings with data to identify true sporting talent in children. Discover his evidence-based approach.
Australia's Defence Department and WA Police have ceased using Pioneer Computers, a drone supplier with Chinese links. The move follows security concerns over data collection. Read the full story.
Two 15-year-olds are fighting Australia's upcoming social media ban in the High Court. Content-creating families argue the law threatens income and education. Read their story.
A former Western Sydney University student, Birdie Kingston, faces new charges for alleged cyber-attacks while on bail. Police claim she sent fraudulent emails and possessed a modified phone. Read the full story.
A Canberra property journalist with eight years of perfect rental history reveals why she still needs her parents as guarantors, exposing the harsh realities of Australia's rental crisis. Read her story.
Unscrupulous providers scraped private data from the My Aged Care website, leading to a barrage of sales calls targeting vulnerable older Australians. Learn how to protect yourself.
Elderly Australians are being bombarded with aggressive sales calls after unscrupulous aged care providers scraped their private data from a government website. Learn how to protect yourself.
Young Australians have days to save their data before the social media ban. Learn how to export posts and preserve online communities before accounts are deactivated.
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
AI development risks exploiting Indigenous knowledge without consent or benefit. Expert Emma Garlett calls for urgent ethical frameworks and Indigenous-led solutions to protect cultural heritage.
The latest MySchool data release highlights academic improvements and ongoing challenges in Australian education. Discover which schools are excelling and where concerns remain.
Australia's data explosion is reshaping retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance. Discover the ripple effects and how businesses must adapt to thrive.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
Discover how Sophie Richards built The Carob Kitchen, Australia's sole commercial carob orchard and manufacturer. Learn about this chocolate alternative and its booming export business.
Australian teenagers are shifting to lesser-known apps as the nation's strict social media age ban for under-16s looms. Experts warn of scam risks and potential backlash.
Fresh data reveals the Optus Stadium pitch for the Ashes Test was not as poor as Usman Khawaja claimed. Explore the stats behind the cricket controversy.
Perth property market surges with values increasing by $5000 weekly. Discover what's driving this unprecedented growth and what it means for homeowners and buyers.
The Trump administration is requesting migrant crime data from Australia, a move experts warn will scapegoat vulnerable people and spread harmful misinformation.
Melbourne IT expert Michael Clapsis jailed for 7 years after creating fake WiFi networks on flights to steal passengers' intimate images. Learn how to protect your data.
Hugh Jackman makes Instagram debut with girlfriend Sutton Foster, praising her 'truly magical' Christmas show performance in New York. See their relationship timeline.
Australian star Hugh Jackman spent American Thanksgiving exploring Paris solo, sharing his holiday via Instagram. Get the inside look at his Parisian adventures.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Australian icon Hugh Jackman faces fan criticism after going Instagram official with Sutton Foster following his divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness. Read the full story.
The 2026 Australian Census will feature new questions on gender identity and sexual orientation, promising a more complete national picture. Data release starts June 2027.
Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.
South Australia's latest economic data reveals conflicting interpretations as Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis and Shadow Treasurer Sam Telfer offer opposing views on the state's financial health.