Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2023
'De-banking' sweep launched
The Treasury and regulators are joining forces to address alleged ‘de-banking’ practices.
ACT cutting HR scheme
The ACT government has announced the termination of its Human Resources Information Management Systems (HRIMS) project.
AI aimed at critical protection
Experts have proposed using AI to help protect critical infrastructure including power, water and communication networks.
Gambling ban outlined
An Australian parliamentary inquiry has called for a complete ban on all advertisements for online gambling within the next three years.
Telcos reject pool plan
NBN Co is facing stern responses for its plan to cut national bandwidth pooling.
'Morphobot' shows limb skills
The remarkable abilities of a robot named 'Morphobot' (M4) are highlighted in a new report.
CSIRO launches soil tool
CSIRO has launched a new tool to help Australia sustainably manage its soil.
Battery leader's passing marked
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Green funds for Uber hire
Splend, a provider of subscription vehicles for rideshare drivers, has secured $20 million in funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC).
Home Affairs gets cyber sweep
Home Affairs is getting Air Force expertise to fortify its cyber responses.
G7 email scam alleged
Suspected China-based hackers reportedly targeted Australian government officials with an email scam at last month’s G7.
Telstra/TPG block upheld
The ACCC’s call to deny Telstra and TPG’s regional network deal has been upheld.
Pangolin prompts tiny robot
A pangolin-inspired, small medical robot could revolutionise invasive medical procedures.
Driverless train derails
An investigation has been launched after a driverless train derailment in WA.
Cell behaviour gamed
Researchers have used a video game algorithm to gain insights into the behaviour of molecules within live brain cells.
Digital strategy outlined
The Australian government has launched a consultation process for its Data and Digital Government Strategy.
Serco call centre cut
Services Australia is reportedly dumping its $343 million Serco call centre deal, and the 610 staff that went with it.