NSW has joined South Australia to defend Australia’s world-first social media ban for under-16s against a High Court challenge brought by several plaintiffs.
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Posted inLocal News, Parenting and kids, Recreation, Technology
NSW to tighten E-bike regulations amid safety concerns
The NSW Government is cutting the legal power limit for e-bikes and tightening regulations ahead of Christmas, as concerns grow over young riders using high-powered, unsafe devices.
Posted inDundee, Technology
Planned disruption to Telstra Mobile Network at Dundee
Mobile services in the Dundee area will be temporarily affected on Dec.5 as Telstra upgrades its mobile base station to bring a better 4G and new 5G.
Posted inLocal News, Technology
Charging ahead with more options for EV Drivers in the New England
Electric vehicle drivers across New England are set for a smoother ride, thanks to a $5.9 million funding injection to expand the state’s charging infrastructure.
Posted inParenting and kids, Social Media, Tamworth
UNE experts to guide Tamworth parents through Australia’s Social Media Ban
As Australia prepares to implement a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, the University of New England (UNE) is bringing together experts to help local parents navigate this significant change.
Posted inBusiness, Moree, Technology
New England businesses embrace AI with forum in Moree
New England North West businesses are being invited to explore the future of artificial intelligence at a major regional forum to be held in Moree next month.
Posted inArmidale, Education, Technology
UNE leading with access to secure AI workspace for all students
UNE and a startup AI developer have joined forces to provide every student with their own team of secure AI assistants.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, Technology
Extra hands and new tech boost disaster readiness in the region
Floods, storms and bushfires are part of life for regional communities, but new technology and extra volunteers could make responding to them a bit easier.
Posted inAgriculture, Local News, Technology
Regions need real connectivity
Farmers have been left to cope with dangerous holes in mobile coverage as the federal government delivers a lacklustre response to a major telecommunications review.
Posted inEducation, Local News, Technology
AI to enter the classroom
All public school students from years 5 to 12 will soon have access to the Department of Education’s purpose-built, state-of-the-art generative AI app.