Archived News for IT Professionals - March, 2022
Furthest star spotted
New studies have revealed a star from (relatively) early in the life of the universe.
Cyber spend detailed
The Federal Government has announced Australia’s “largest ever” cybersecurity spend.
Locals drive laser fusion
An Australian company is working on generating limitless power with giant lasers.
Refugees fill skill gap
Ukrainian tech workers are flocking to an Australian pilot program that connects skilled refugees with local companies.
Big fee for single NBN link
The federal government is funding an NBN upgrade to a single business in Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce’s electorate.
iVote shelved for repairs
New South Wales has put its iVote digital election system aside until it can be improved.
Light used to bend electrons
Researchers say it may be possible to change the electrical properties of a material using light.
Telcos to pay for speed silence
Optus and TPG have been ordered to refund millions to the customers after failing to inform them of under-delivering internet speeds.
Bug wings shred bacteria
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
Locals keen for UK deal
Businesses are hoping to find more skilled workers when the Australia-UK free trade agreement comes into force.
COVID drove negative posts
New research shows negativity on social media rose dramatically in Australia at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Locals protect space tech
Australian researchers have helped develop advanced microelectronics that are resistant to harsh radiation in space.
New funds for DV tech
The Federal Government is putting up new funds to monitor domestic violence offenders with GPS technology.
Newcrest building gold twin
A major miner is building a real-time digital twin of a gold mine in NSW.
ACCC sues over fake crypto ads
The consumer watchdog is suing Facebook’s parent company Meta over scam ads for cryptocurrencies...
Choice calls for BNPL regs
Consumer advocacy groups around the world want stronger regulation of the buy now, pay later sector.
TEQSA set on pro cheaters
The Federal Government says it is enforcing “the world’s strongest laws” to combat commercial cheating...