NEWS

$1b online fraud a year, ACCC says

By JESSICA NAIRN
Australians reported losses of more than $70 million to online fraud last year, according to Australia’s consumer watchdog. But losses could be as high as $1 billion.

Tough times ahead for first home buyers

By EMMA BISCOE
Housing affordability has been deteriorating in all capital cities and regional areas, and Canberra has one of the largest falls.

Photo-marathon captivates Canberra

By BOHDANA SZYDLIK
Australia’s first Photo-marathon has sold out a month in advance with more than 100 people signed up.

Defence Force welcomes national curriculum

By AMANDA HOLLINGSWORTH
The national curriculum is set to ease the burden for thousands of Australian Defence Force (ADF) families who travel interstate each year. It will make it easier for the 80,000 students a year who move interstate.

ISPs reform piracy policy in wake of iiNet case

By MICHAEL BYRNE
Internet service providers Optus and Extel announced last week (9 February 2010) that they would no longer penalise users who infringe copyright on their networks.

ACT rental crisis still hurting

By NICOLE KUTER
Canberra is still in the grip of a rental crisis despite the Federal government’s extension on the first home owners grant.