The National Australia Bank is shedding 6000 jobs over the next three years despite reporting a massive full year net profit of $5.3 billion for 2017. The bank has put the decision to slash staff down to the impact of new technology and digital transactions on traditional roles.

Well, well, well. While Australian airports don’t allow Uber drivers through their gates, our national airline Qantas has announced that its Frequent Flyers can now earn points from certain Uber rides.

Telstra has selected Australian-listed parking business Smart Parking as its preferred supplier of parking technology, allowing the telco to offer the parking company’s technology to its ‘smart cities’ customers.

Spending on technology products and services in Australia is set to grow 2.6 percent to hit $84.8 billion in 2018, according to the latest forecast from Gartner.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has fined one of Australia’s largest broadband providers TPG Internet $360,000 over the violation of the Spam Act 2003.

Well-known gaming brand Razer has released an Android phone with killer specs, including world-first 120Hz "Ultramotion" Quad HD screen, 8GB RAM, Dolby Atmos speakers, 4000mAh battery and much more.

Meanwhile, seeking to checkmate its rivals, those who pre-order Huawei's Mate 10 before 14 November 2017 in Australia will also get a bonus 360 Panoramic VR Camera worth $179.

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