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24 March 2022
E-I-E-I-O: Why we’re creating a forest using experimental tech
We’ve been walking the talk on climate action for some time now, but that doesn’t mean we can take our foot off the green accelerator. That’s why we’re trialling new technology to plant thousands of native trees in northern NSW as a way to restore the land and store greenhouse gases.

28 December 2021
Get ready for a big 2022 in tech: our predictions for what’s next
The last two years have made tech trends we once thought pipe dreams a firm reality. Virtual medicine, full time remote work and even jobs without offices are now in vogue. So what’s next? We’ve been gazing into our crystal ball here at Telstra Labs.

7 June 2021
5G is giving cyclists the ability to see around corners
Every single year, around 40 cyclists die on Australian roads. And with more cyclists on the roads than ever, there’s a risk that number could rise as people take to the pedals for potentially the first time. But it doesn’t need to be this way.
“Restore connection’ is not just for devices, it is for people too.”