It’s a dog day in the office
Fido finally found out for himself where his master disappears to every weekday with today’s international celebration of Take Your Dog to Work Day.
DetailsNews in brief – MPs spent big in 2014
MPs go on spending spree
The Finance Department has released details of the expenses of all federal MPs for the last half of 2014, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott topping the list. The figures show Mr Abbott spent $468,000 on fares, transport, accommodation, meals and official hospitality.
Cyclists in the spotlight
Police issued more than 400 fines to Sydney CBD cyclists yesterday as part of a one day operation to prevent road deaths.
DetailsSupanova brings superstars to Sydney
With a superstar guest list, colourful exhibitors and interactive activities, the Supanova Pop Culture Expo drew thousands for its Sydney stop.
DetailsWorkers strike against Abbott government
Hundreds of public servants gathered outside Melbourne’s town hall today to strike against the federal government plans to cut workers rights and wages.
DetailsNews in brief – ASIO security breach
The opposition fears that Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Director-General Duncan Lewis, may have contributed to a security breach.
DetailsVPN subscriptions set to soar in Australia
Australian VPN (Virtual Private Network) providers are expecting a surge in subscriptions in the wake of the recent anti-piracy laws that passed through the Senate on Monday.
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Public leap into virtual reality
Sydney pub-goers have been given the chance to get their hands on with the Oculus Rift months before it is available for public purchase.
DetailsSamsung flaws reignite security debate
Technology companies are facing increased pressure to up security after Samsung phones were found susceptible to hackers through a messaging app.
DetailsNews in brief – Abbott unhappy with Q&A
The Liberal Party have questioned the ABC’s performance over Zaky Mallah’s comments on Monday nights episode of Q&A. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said “the ABC’s Q&A program made a serious, serious mistake for giving a platform to a convicted criminal and terrorist sympathiser”. Junior Minister Steve Coibo said he would have been happy if the government…
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