Alphabet, the parent company of Google, will shut down the Google+ social network after confirming on Monday that data from up to half a million user accounts may have leaked due to a bug in the system.

The Commonwealth Bank's five-year agreement with Australia Post, which will see the bank invest in banking services provided by post offices around Australia, including in regional areas, has led to a call for the other big banks to do their own deals to provide greater banking services in the regions.

Internet Australia, a not-for-profit that claims to represent Internet users in the country, has urged Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to intervene in what it characterises as "the inadequate consultation process" over the encryption bill that was presented to Parliament last month.

Six applicants have been shortlisted to deliver new industry-focused research under the Australian Government’s $731 million Co-operative Research Centres Program.

Bendigo Health Psychiatric Services in Victoria is using a cloud-based digital clinical system to streamline its operations, boost efficiency of its teams and enhance patient services.

There is good news for not-for-profits looking to build a strong web presence. The Institute of Technology for Australia and New Zealand - itself a not-for-profit - has launched its Website Build and Match Fund Grant, giving not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to apply for a free new website build and receive tailored guidance and support from a diverse team of professionals.

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