Archived News for IT Professionals - September, 2022
STI study sees surprise
A program to text young people at risk of STI infection may have had the opposite effect than intended.
Asteroid smack successful
Australian scientists have assisted NASA in testing the first ever asteroid redirection.
Home Affairs slams Optus hack
The fallout from a massive data breach at Optus has exposed critical flaws and questionable stances within the company.
AUSTRAC eyes Perth Mint
The federal financial crimes watchdog is investigating the state-owned Perth Mint.
Locals aid Martian study
Australian researchers have helped a robot on Mars detect meteoroid impacts.
Singapore green deal coming
Singapore and Australia are expected to sign a new “green economy agreement” next month.
ATO tactics leaked
An ATO whistleblower has revealed internal complaints about debt recovery tactics at the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Dutton drones up for review
A drone deal approved by former defence minister Peter Dutton could be scrapped.
Lab change makes legal mess
Two senior staff members at Queensland's state-run forensic crime laboratory have been stood down after ...
Optus suffers huge breach
Optus has suffered one of the biggest data breaches in Australian history, with up to 9.8 million users affected.
ATO new digs announced
Australia’s army of tax collectors will soon work from a $300 million building from the same designers as hip tech firm Atlassian.
MyGov review looms
The Federal Government has announced former Telstra boss David Thodey will lead a review of MyGov.
RBA allows pay choice
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has shifted its position on prioritising bank products in mobile wallet Apple Pay.
Space diamonds studied
Australian scientists say strange diamonds from a dwarf planet could hold the key to stronger machine parts.
Big fine for Google dominance
Google has been ordered to pay $6.126 billion after losing a challenge against an EU antitrust decision.
STEM scheme advanced
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has launched a new industry internship program for STEM graduates.
Council tech praised
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has issued awards for innovative council technologies.