Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2021
The National Archives of Australia has been granted $67.7 million in urgent federal funding.
Defence denies UFO-watch
The US has released a report on Pentagon-documented UFOs, while Australia says it is not looking for aliens.
Holgate questions Fletcher
The communications minister has been accused of being unusually involved with Australia Post.
Space trips launching soon
Virgin Galactic has gained US government approval to launch customers into space.
Astral vantage scanned
Astronomers are looking for the best locations for alien civilisations to detect human life on Earth.
ASX chief gives data details
ASX CEO Dominic Stevens says the exchange is working on the world's richest blockchain.
Buffett leaves Gates post
Warren Buffett has announced he is resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but will donate another US$4.1 billion.
Community TV stays to 2024
A lifeline has been extended for the community TV stations Channel 31 and Channel 44.
Ears reveal BAC level
Japanese researchers have developed high-tech earmuffs that can measure blood alcohol concentration.
Google seeks expanded tones
Google is searching for a new way to measure skin tones to curb bias in its products.
Big firms prepare super gouge
Some of Australia's biggest employers may make workers pay for their own superannuation rise.
Service NSW slow to build fraud checks
Reports show a NSW Government department lacked the ability to check whether applications for over $1 billion in relief payments were fraudulent.
WA blocks cops from COVID data
The WA Government has had to pass legislation to stop police from accessing data from the SafeWA app.
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
AN0M sting shows local power
Australia’s decryption laws have been used on a global scale, after dodgy operators were taken down by an app.
EA source code stolen
Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA) says hackers have stolen source code and other software tools from it.
Judge brands Robodebt "shame"
A judge has labelled the illegal federal ‘Robodebt’ scheme as “a shameful chapter” in Australia’s history.