Archived News for IT Professionals
Australia interjects in cable project
The Federal Government says it will help build undersea data cables for the Solomon Islands, thwarting a big Chinese firm’s plans.
Robo-debt to be reviewed again
A new investigation into Centrelink’s robo-debt recovery program has been announced this week.
'Smelling' laser to seek disease
Australian researchers have created a laser that can “smell” different gases.
New tech to pull fuel from air
Researchers are working to make fuel out of carbon dioxide pulled from the sky.
Job sites hit by PageUp breach
Major firms are pulling pages provided by recruitment company PageUp after reports client data may have been compromised.
BoM staff messages dry up
There are claims this week that Bureau of Meteorology workers are being gagged.
New blackspot round launched
The Federal Government has created an extra $25 million mobile blackspot funding round.
Tech plant slammed in labour report
Tech giant Amazon and manufacturer Foxconn have been criticised over harsh working conditions at a plant in China.
Telstra fixes cut cable
Telstra has moved to repair fibre optic cables in Sydney that were accidentally cut, knocking out some broadband and ADSL services.
Bee brains trained on nothing
Scientists have discovered honeybees can understand the concept of zero.
Mars probe finds echoes of life
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence that Mars could have supported ancient life.
Stanford making robots feel
Engineers are developing an artificial nervous system that could give robots reflexes and the ability to sense touch.
Amazon blocks to dodge GST
Amazon says it will block Australian consumers from its global sites to avoid new GST laws.
ANSTO staff hit by SAP glitch
The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation's (ANSTO) is fixing tech errors in response to workers’ concerns.
CBA agrees to $700 million fine
The Commonwealth Bank will pay a $700 million fine for its breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Country costs for wireless NBN
It seems more regional residents want internet access than NBN designers planned for.
UTS set for high-tech mining
Australian engineers are looking for ways to 3D-print mining equipment.
AI wins cancer-spotting test
An artificial intelligence system has beat experienced dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer.