Archived News for IT Professionals
Wikipedia joins fair use fight
Wikipedia has changed its Australian front page to raise awareness of copyright reform.
Working cellular scaffold printed
Researchers in the US have 3D-printed a scaffold to repair damaged ovaries.
Cameras and bans among Uber plans
Uber drivers may have to install security cameras in their cars ...
'WannaCry' worms its way worldwide
Windows computers around the world have been hit by ransomware ...
Brain cells trained on chip
ANU researchers are building a brain-on-a-chip – a system of circuits made out of brain cells.
E-health helped by new money
Last week’s budget papers included some significant money for projects at the intersection of health and technology.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Power firms plug smart meters
Authorities have reported on the broad uptake of smart electricity meters in Victoria.
Victoria combines privacy and FOI
Victoria has collapsed its privacy commission and freedom of information office into a new information office.
Email rage sacking backed
The FWC says Murdoch University was justified in dismissing an employee who sent vicious expletive-laden emails to the ABS.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Betting ban to bookend big games
The Federal Government is banning gambling advertising before 8:30pm during live sporting events.
Lung cancer algorithm effective
Researchers can predict the likelihood of lung cancer using a newly-developed ...
TV switched for sweeter deal
The Commonwealth is making it cheaper and easier for major broadcasters to control Australian markets.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
UTS launches tech lab
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched a new high-tech research lab.
Locals work on quantum solutions
Australian and UK engineers have developed a new theoretical framework for computations on the very edge of quantum physics.
Airtasker submits to standards
Airtasker has agreed to minimum working conditions for its service providers.