From driverless trains in the mining sector to robots that build houses, numerous sectors in Australia have embraced automation. But how do people feel about machines that may threaten their job security? Do the benefits of increased efficiency and convenience outweigh the perceived risks?

In Australia, populist media giant Nine looks set to swallow up its prestigious rival, Fairfax, sparking anxiety about the loss of an institution that has been around for over a century. Now, amid sharp mistrust of the media, what do news consumers Down Under crave in the post-Fairfax world?

The president of Australia’s Law Council has warned citizens about use of identity-matching technology, that's being used beyond what it was agreed upon. As concerns around people's personal data and its privacy rise, more could be done to educate people on how their information is used.

Aussies are making risky financial transactions online and only around half say they both know how to protect themselves and are taking steps to do so. Amid a lack of understanding and reluctance to make inconvenient changes, there’s a need for more accessible information around cybersecurity.