Archived News for IT Professionals - June, 2019
Tech specialists have developed a set of techniques to effectively ‘vaccinate’ against attacks on machine learning.
NAPLAN switch delayed
A new deadline has been set for the transition to online-only NAPLAN after a series of technical glitches.
QLD mulls phone fine boost
Queensland drivers using their mobile phones may soon face a $1,000 fine.
Pyne's private move slammed
Former defence minister Christopher Pyne has leapt into a role in the defence sector.
Vic phone ban coming
Mobile phones will be banned for all Victorian state primary and secondary school students from next year.
New weather tech looms
A major rocket launch this week sent 24 new satellites into space, including some for Australia ...
Robo-fish rides efficient tide
US engineers have created a squishy robotic lionfish that has synthetic liquid 'blood' made of battery fluid.
ACT wrestles old health tech
Canberra’s health system is “single-handedly keeping fax machines alive”, the ACT’s health minister says.
Breach law raised in NSW
The NSW opposition wants to force state government agencies to report data breaches.
Northern tech issues studied
A new research group is hoping to tackle communication challenges for northern Australia.
OSIRIS sidles up
NASA has moved a spacecraft closer to an asteroid than ever before, and managed to snap a photo.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Dutton signals spy moves
The Morrison government says its spies need more powers, but insists it is not considering having them spy on Australians.
NBN scams rise
NBN scams this year have already cost Australians more than they did for the whole of last year.
Afterpay audit ordered
Regulators want Afterpay to examine its compliance with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
AI cameras irk locals
Perth City council is setting up facial recognition cameras despite privacy concerns.