Archived News for IT Professionals
Melbourne commuters will be able to use their phone to pay for travel from this week.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
Google hit for search rigging
Google has been fined 1.49 billion euros ($2.38 billion) for disadvantaging rivals on its search platform.
Public petitioned to map galaxies
Scientists want volunteers to help unlock the secrets of the Universe.
New data scheme looms
A new scheme should give people more access over their personal data, but many are wary about the Government’s big digital ideas.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Economist sees health-tech barriers
One expert is questioning the barriers to tech innovation in healthcare.
Gene studies reach smartphones
Australian researchers have made it possible to do genomic analysis on a phone.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Sydney study makes qubits fit
Australian researchers have overcome a fundamental hurdle to building quantum computers in silicon.
Virtual coins have very real cost
A new study has slammed Bitcoin mining technology for its large environmental costs.
CSIRO opens robot playground
CSIRO has launched a giant, purpose-built research facility for robotics and AI systems.
Google maps trendy spread
Researchers are using Google Street View to track gentrification of cities.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Push for science prize equality
The Women in STEM Ambassador is calling for greater diversity in nominations for the PM's science award.
Guthrie gets settlement
The ABC's former managing director, Michelle Guthrie, has secured an out-of-court settlement in return for ending legal action for wrongful dismissal.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
CSIRO unveils graphite coating
Australian engineers have created a breakthrough new form of graphitic material.