Articles on technology leadership, cyber security, infrastructure, education technology, homelabs and the Townsville technology community.

The digital divide isn't closing on its own: what the 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index means for North Queensland

What Australia's latest digital inclusion data says about access, affordability, digital ability and the emerging AI divide in North Queensland.

AI is changing cyber security — but the fundamentals still matter

Artificial intelligence is speeding up both attackers and defenders, and quietly expanding what counts as an organisation's attack surface. Schools, charities and small businesses are not exempt.

Announced, welcomed, then refused: what happened to Townsville's $42.1m affordable housing precinct?

Townsville's proposed 81-home affordable living precinct was celebrated in April and refused in July. What happened between announcement and outcome?

If you work in tech, your own .id.au domain just makes sense

Why Australia's little-known .id.au domain is a cheap, practical home for your professional portfolio, personal email, technical writing and online identity.

North Queensland Cyber Watch: Nick Scali takes systems offline after cyber incident

Nick Scali has disclosed a cyber security incident that disrupted systems and slowed customer service nationally, including around its Townsville, Mackay and Cairns stores.

What cyber security jobs were advertised across North Queensland in 2025–26?

A fact-checked look at cyber security and cyber-adjacent jobs advertised in Townsville, Cairns and Mackay during 2025 and 2026, including salaries and career pathways.

Why I still take on cyber security consulting work in Townsville, outside the day job

I work as a cyber security consultant for small businesses, charities and community organisations around Townsville through Suburban Secure — here's why, and what that actually involves.