Archived News for IT Professionals
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.
AFP data breach revealed
The Australian Federal Police has admitted accessing a journalists’ phone records without a warrant.
Diabetes app on the way
Researchers have developed an app to make meal planning easier for people with type 2 diabetes.
PoI plan pushed back
NBN Co has pushed back its date to create a point-of-interconnect redundancy product.
Cassini swings through Saturn's rings
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has dipped in between Saturn and its innermost rings to gather the most detailed data ever obtained.
New tech boss for SA
A public sector veteran has been announced as South Australia’s new chief information security officer.