Archived News for IT Professionals
The erosion of human rights in Australia is being held back by a parliamentary committee.
Self-repairing rubber rising
Australian researchers have developed a self-repairing rubber made entirely from waste materials.
NSW issues safety app
A new app allows workers in NSW to anonymously report workplace health and safety issues.
Robodebt legal letters coming
Centrelink will soon issue hundreds of thousands of notices for a class action against its ‘Robodebt’ scheme.
Cyber attack on WA government
International reports say a cyber spy group tried to install a backdoor in the Western Australian Department of Premier and Cabinet’s computers.
Google keeping cash away
Google has paid more Australian tax than previous years, but still exploits a Singapore loophole.
Hybrid chips for light computing
Australian researchers are working on photonic chips that have huge potential for the future of computers and telecommunications.
Implants allow blind to 'see'
Researchers are working on new prosthetics that restore sight by delivering visual information directly to the brain.
Origin reports on cloud shift
Origin Energy has revealed some of the techniques it is using to maintain services in an increasingly digital era.
Blockchain applied to irrigation
Experts are investigating blockchain technologies for water markets.
Sound drives next-gen chips
Australian engineers are working on new microchips that use light and sound rather than electricity.
Former MP gets spy tech role
Former Labor MP Mike Kelly has found a new job with a global giant in spy technology, just days after retiring from Parliament.
New site for powerful comparison
Australian consumers should be able to find better energy deals with a new, official comparison website.
Warning over health hacks
Experts have issued a warning about the vulnerable technology at the heart of Australian health systems.
CBA closing branches
Commonwealth Bank has closed over 100 branches and is attempting to redeploy around 500 staff.
FIRB backs telco merger
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has approved the $15 billion merger between TPG Telecom and Vodafone.
App laws laid out
The Federal Government is threatening prison time for those who misuse personal data from the COVIDSafe app.