Archived News for IT Professionals - August, 2019
Questions have been asked about the ability of Australia’s new space agency to create jobs.
Big gong for high-tech pilot
A blockchain program created for Queensland councils has won an industry award.
Senator reveals Pezzullo's praise
Home Affairs Secretary Mike Pezzullo has complimented the AFP for its raid on journalist Annika Smethurst.
Next gen threads printed
Research engineers have used laser printing technology to produce waterproof e-textiles in minutes.
ABS re-thinking data duration
The ABS may re-examine how long it keeps Census names, addresses and other data.
Feds want tech terror measures
The Federal Government has announced it will look at ISP-level site-blocking of ‘dangerous material’.
PayID breach revealed
A data breach involving PayID records has put the personal banking information of tens of thousands of Australians at risk.
DNA re-jigged to store data
Researchers have turned living cells into computers, using DNA for information processing and storage.
Darwin denies facial aims
Darwin council has promised not to use facial recognition technology on its new CCTV cameras.
Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
Locals spot black hole chomp
Australian scientists may have been the first to witness the end of a neutron star as it was engulfed by a black hole.
Low lights bring closer view
Australian researchers have found a simple way to unlock the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
Robo-tail to keep oldies upright
Japanese researchers have built a robotic tail to keep elderly people from falling over.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
Social media harms studied
New research suggests frequent social media may be harming teen girls' mental health.
App maps dwindling supplies
An Australian app is helping farmers crowdsource water during India’s water crisis.
New gear for top soldiers
Australia is spending $3 billion on new weapons and body armour for special forces soldiers.
$10m fine for online drug store
An online drug company has been hit with a $10 million fine for its expensive ‘wonder drugs’.