Archived News for IT Professionals
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Dutton signals spy moves
The Morrison government says its spies need more powers, but insists it is not considering having them spy on Australians.
NBN scams rise
NBN scams this year have already cost Australians more than they did for the whole of last year.
Afterpay audit ordered
Regulators want Afterpay to examine its compliance with anti-money laundering and counterterrorism financing laws.
Bitcoin brings big power bill
New research shows the use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions annually.
AI cameras irk locals
Perth City council is setting up facial recognition cameras despite privacy concerns.
Health boss unhappiness heard
A senior Queensland Health bureaucrat appears to have been caught criticising the state’s $1.5 billion digital upgrade.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Adelaide looks at asteroid mines
Australian researchers are developing techniques for asteroid mining.
Billionaire wants coal closure
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will pay $US500 million to close coal-fired power plants across the US.
Climate puts eyes on microbes
The impacts of a changing climate are often measured via its larger inhabitants: scrawny polar bears, bleached coral, dwindling catch in fishing nets.
FWO calls Uber drivers contractors
The Fair Work Ombudsmen (FWO) has found Uber drivers are not employees.
WA cops seek AI edge
WA Police are turning to AI for digital evidence, hoping to massively reduce investigation times.
QLD punters watched
Queensland’s Privacy Commissioner says the public deserves to know when facial recognition technology is being used.
ANU hit by data hack
Hackers have accessed almost 20 years’ worth of personal data on ANU staff, students and visitors.
QLD spends big on new IT
The Queensland Government is spending $51.1 million on a new core child safety IT system.