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Free Townsville workshop: AI & Cyber Skills Every Small Business Needs

A free practical AI and cyber security workshop for Townsville businesses is being held at Rydges Southbank on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Lunch is included.

North Queensland Cyber Watch: Oz Hair & Beauty confirms customer data was accessed

Oz Hair & Beauty has confirmed customer contact and purchase data was accessed in a cyber incident. What Townsville shoppers should know, and why retail data matters.

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.