Archived News for IT Professionals
The state and federal governments remain committed to a national digital ID system.
'E-nose' trained on booze
A new, robotic ‘e-nose’ can sniff out important differences between types of whiskey.
New deal on killer tech
Australia has agreed to work on hypersonic missiles - weapons that can travel at least five times the speed of sound.
Robo-fingers improved
International researchers say they have successfully developed a human-like sense of touch for robots.
Campaign urges green crypto
A new campaign has been launched to encourage more eco-friendly forms of cryptocurrency.
New goals for abuse AI
New software is being rolled out to protect professional athletes from social media abuse.
School traffic sweep grows
Victoria’s Department of Education is seeking to monitor traffic on students’ own devices.
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.