Microsoft’s flagship store in Sydney, Australia – its first outside of US – is opening on November 12, Redmond has announced in an official blog post. The company also announced opening of…
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Thousands flock to Robotronica to get a glimpse of robotic future
Robotronica, organised at Brisbane’s Queensland University of Technology (QUT), has been a day of discovery, fun and learning for many as thousands flocked to the public event to get a glimpse of…
Hangover costing Australian economy billions, study says
Beyond health, alcohol and drug usage is also affecting economies, as a new study has shown that alcohol and drug related (AOD) absenteeism is causing the Australian economy a whopping $3 billion….
CUER unveils its Evolution solar-powered car
The Cambridge University Eco-Racing (CUER) team has finally unveiled its latest solar-powered car dubbed Evolution that weighs about a third of the weight of a small car. The team unveiled its latest…
To fight antibiotic resistance, GPs should prescribe antibiotics only where appropriate
Researchers in Australia are undertaking a pilot study through which they intend to reduce antibiotic resistance by reducing the amount of antibiotics prescribed by general practitioners in the country. Researchers at The…
Discovery could help solve part of the Lyme disease-tick bite puzzle
Researchers in Australia are working tirelessly to bring the debate surrounding whether Lyme disease is associated with tick bites to an end and though a conclusion is no where in sight, they…
Australian researchers find potential cure for Hepatitis B; clinical trials in tow
Scientists from Melbourne’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have developed a combination treatment for Hepatitis B using birinapant – a cancer drug developed by US biotech company TetraLogic Pharmaceuticals – and patients…
Plain packaging of tobacco products has helped significantly in Australia
Researchers have established through fourteen peer-reviewed papers that introduction of world’s first tobacco laws in Australia have actually delivered on its aim and has had an impact beyond expectation by encouraging thinking…
Over 66% under 17s in Australia using smartphones for almost a day in a week
A new report released by Australia’s Telstra sheds light on the rampant use of smartphones in the country by kids aged three to seventeen and according to the report over 66 per…
Australia’s NHMRC: No good quality evidence to prove homeopathy’s effectiveness
Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has made a startling claim that they have found no good quality evidence that will prove the effectiveness of homeopathy’s effectiveness at treating health…
Target Australia pulls GTAV off its store shelves
Australian retail giant Target has reportedly pulled Rockstar’s immensely popular gaming title ‘Grand Theft Auto 5’ from its store shelves in wake of an online campaign regarding the game’s depiction of violence…
Apple iDevices hacked & held for ransom by ‘Oleg Pliss’
Ransomware strikes Apple devices; demands $100 payout for unlock.
Vodafone to launch 4G roaming in Europe, New Zealand and UK
Vodafone Australia is all set to launch its ultra-fast 4G roaming services in countries like Europe, New Zealand and the UK Thanks to the company’s new Red plans customers will be able…
Apple iTunes Radio hits Australia
Apple on Monday launched its iTunes Radio service officially in Australia – the first ever region to get iTunes outside of the United States. The company announced the availability of the service…
Exploding Apple gadgetry in Australia wasn’t iPad Air after all
Recent reports about an exploding Apple iPad Air in a Vodafone store in Australia may not be entirely true as it is claimed that the device involved was an earlier iPad and…