What federal Labor's universal mobile coverage pledge means for you
Telecommunications providers would be required to provide mobile phone coverage across Australia, if Labor is returned to government at the next federal election. An RMIT expert is available to explain the plan and what it means for consumers.
New trades training centre to help build local workforce
The new Trades Innovation Centre has officially opened at RMIT University’s Bundoora East campus, helping to create job-ready graduates for worksites across Victoria.
The dark side of smartglasses and public surveillance
A US TikToker is facing backlash after using smartglasses to film and upload videos of women in public without consent. An RMIT expert comments on concerns around this technology and increasing public surveillance.
US bans paper straws in federal agencies
US President Trump this week signed an executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies, advocating for a return to plastic straws. An RMIT expert is available to comment.
The COVID-19 pandemic, five years on
The World Health Organization made a pandemic declaration on 11 March 2020, recognising the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases and deaths across the world.
DeepSeek blocked on government devices
DeepSeek is the latest Chinese tech company to have its product banned on all Australian government devices, alongside TikTok. A New South Wales government department initially made the move with the federal government following suit. An RMIT expert is available to comment.
Sunscreen isn’t ‘toxic’, but online misinformation can be
Australia used to have an enviable reputation for sun safety education but now it seems there is an annual debate, particularly on social media, about how sunscreen is ‘toxic’. An RMIT expert debunks some common sunscreen myths.
Insiders reveal how to influence environmental policy pre-election: new study
A new Australian study reveals how to influence environmental policy in the lead up to the federal election, outlining how individuals and local groups are likely – and unlikely – to have their issues heard.
