Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2017
A court has heard there is no big rush for Ten Network creditors to sell the ailing station.
New bill to let more businesses crowdfund
The Government is moving to allow start-up businesses to crowdfund.
Cassini farewelled on final descent
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will soon finish its 20-year mission to explore Saturn with a dramatic dive into the planet.
Israelis allege drone favour
A major drone manufacturer says there is a lack of transparency in Australia’s bid to buy new lethal flying machines.
New tool for deep view of mind's molecules
A new tool for imaging life at the nanoscale - developed in Australia - could provide new insights into the molecules involved in neuro-degenerative diseases.
Bruce gets brake on Ten deal
WIN owner Bruce Gordon has managed to slow progress on the sale of the Ten Network to CBS.
Gig shifts missing super
Gig economy workers like Uber drivers and Airtaskers are missing out on superannuation, an industry lobby says.
CPSU slams IT hiring
The public sector union says poorly trained and inexperienced IT contractors are being hired for important government projects without proper scrutiny.
Queensland preps for robot help
Some future public servants could be robots, the Queensland government has hinted.
Quick glimpse sheds light on black holes
Japanese astronomers have spotted a black hole one hundred thousand times the mass of our Sun poking out from a cloud of molecular gas near the centre of our galaxy.
Stroke help from brain link reported
Stroke patients could improve motor function by connecting brain their signals with a computer.
Medicare card response slammed
The response to revelations that Medicare card details are being sold online has been labelled “contemptible”.