Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2020
Engineers have come up with a way to 3D-print buildings using locally-sourced soil.
ACCC urged to include public news
An official inquiry has heard Google and Facebook should pay to use ABC and SBS content.
CEFC backs e-bikes
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing a new ‘micromobility’ start-up, as demand for deliveries grows.
Concussion app launched
Scientists and cyclists have put their heads together on a new concussion recognition app.
Misogyny spotted in Twitter noise
Researchers have come up with a statistical model to fight online abuse targeting women.
Tech options for rural trials
Telehealth could help rural and regional cancer patients join crucial clinical trials.
'Regtech' wage theft solution sought
The small business ombudsmen wants employers who use approved payroll software to be provided “safe harbour” ...
Sydney Uni plots green path
The University of Sydney has announced a new commitment to a pathway of net zero emissions.
Sea reveals star gas
Scientists have found evidence of ancient star explosions in deep-sea sediments.
Google fights news fees
Google says the Federal Government is forcing Australian to accept “dramatically worse” services.
NBN tackles new scams
NBN Co has launched a new campaign to educate the Australian community about scammers.
Satellites track fire risk
One of Australia biggest miners is managing its bushfire risk from space.
Spies surround local works
The Defence Department has warned that “highly active” spies threaten Australia's shipbuilding plans.
WA turns to tech protection
Western Australia says it will put ankle monitoring bracelets on people in hotel quarantine.
Key line sent to punished firm
The Queensland Government has handed a new contract to a credit reporting agency fined for deceptive conduct.
Quantum laws could upend assumptions
Queensland quantum physicists have come upon a new paradox that challenges some long-held beliefs about nature.
COVID tech measures suggested
Experts gave suggested technology could help Australian reinforce its COVID-19 hotel quarantines.
Discretion kept for NSW cops
NSW Police will continue to choose when they want to record footage from body-worn video (BWV) cameras.