Matt Johnston

Matt Johnston is a recent journalism graduate from the University of Newcastle.

With experience as a journalist for Newcastle’s 2NURFM News, and an ABC Heywire award for non-fiction storytelling under his belt, Matt has relocated to Sydney to learn the ropes of technology journalism at iTnews.

Recent articles by Matt Johnston

NSW power station could host blockchain hub

NSW power station could host blockchain hub

If it can be restarted.
Matt Johnston Apr 9 2018 11:00AM Financial Services
Vic Police mobile rollout budget swells

Vic Police mobile rollout budget swells

To address complexities, more officers.
Matt Johnston Apr 5 2018 6:00AM Hardware
WA schools, TAFEs to teach automation skills

WA schools, TAFEs to teach automation skills

Govt partners with Rio Tinto.
Matt Johnston Apr 4 2018 11:40AM Training & Development
DTA chief backs calls for overhaul of IT funding model

DTA chief backs calls for overhaul of IT funding model

Wants fund set up for digital projects.
Matt Johnston Apr 3 2018 3:45PM Software
NSW mulls digital asset inheritance laws

NSW mulls digital asset inheritance laws

What happens to your social media accounts when you die?
Matt Johnston Mar 27 2018 8:17PM Storage
Govt to spend $6m teaching tech to tots

Govt to spend $6m teaching tech to tots

To spark early interest in STEM fields.
Matt Johnston Mar 26 2018 1:00PM Software
Bevan Slattery steps down as Superloop CEO

Bevan Slattery steps down as Superloop CEO

Will become executive director.
Matt Johnston Mar 26 2018 11:11AM Telco/ISP
Vocus to refund NBN customers for slow speeds

Vocus to refund NBN customers for slow speeds

Subsidiaries join growing list of ISPs stung by ACCC.
Matt Johnston Mar 23 2018 11:33AM Telco/ISP
Autonomous cars to be trialled across Sydney's busiest roads

Autonomous cars to be trialled across Sydney's busiest roads

Despite first automated car fatality in US.
Matt Johnston Mar 20 2018 8:00PM Hardware
CBA sets cloud HR, payroll systems live

CBA sets cloud HR, payroll systems live

Farewells PeopleSoft.
Matt Johnston Mar 20 2018 4:00PM Financial Services
Apple flagship store still not popular in Melbourne

Apple flagship store still not popular in Melbourne

Debate fails to win over audience.
Matt Johnston Mar 20 2018 2:10PM Strategy
Sydney's new fleet of driverless trains unveiled

Sydney's new fleet of driverless trains unveiled

Will run on new metro line.
Matt Johnston Mar 19 2018 2:36PM Hardware
NAB has a virtual assistant for superannuation queries

NAB has a virtual assistant for superannuation queries

Continues adoption of automation.
Matt Johnston Mar 16 2018 9:25AM Software
Labor pledges $35m for space program

Labor pledges $35m for space program

To double size of domestic space industry.
Matt Johnston Mar 15 2018 4:50PM Strategy
A 38 year-old coding tool has been released to the public

A 38 year-old coding tool has been released to the public

'Ludwig' lands on GitHub.
Matt Johnston Mar 14 2018 2:38PM Software
Deakin Uni opts for Workday in finance overhaul

Deakin Uni opts for Workday in finance overhaul

Swaps out Oracle.
Matt Johnston Mar 13 2018 4:59PM Financial Services
Vic govt injects $15 million into farm tech

Vic govt injects $15 million into farm tech

To address adoption barriers, boost innovation.
Matt Johnston Mar 13 2018 11:05AM Networking
Ex-Fairfax CIO lands at Stockland

Ex-Fairfax CIO lands at Stockland

To boost investment in technology and innovation.
Matt Johnston Mar 12 2018 9:49AM Strategy
Sydney Uni chatbot speeds up finance admin

Sydney Uni chatbot speeds up finance admin

Will handle orders, invoices and queries.
Matt Johnston Mar 8 2018 11:15AM Software
Australia's new $175m SAP child care subsidy system counts down to go-live

Australia's new $175m SAP child care subsidy system counts down to go-live

But timelines worry software providers.
Matt Johnston Mar 7 2018 10:00AM Software

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