Archived News for IT Professionals
Tech leap for robot leg
Engineers have created an advanced new robotic leg, powered by artificial muscles.
New site to draw mining money
Australia has launched a digital prospectus to encourage critical minerals investment.
Shorten leaves with robodebt pledge
Bill Shorten says advocacy for robodebt victims will continue after his retirement.
AI protections proposed
The Federal Government has outlined new “guardrails” for businesses’ use of AI.
Consumers' tech trust measured
Despite being keen for new retail technologies, Australian consumers appear to fear and mistrust them.
New modellers for MDBA
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is collaborating with state governments to enhance river modelling expertise ...
Phone cancer claims denied
Mobile phones do not cause brain cancer, a major WHO-backed study confirms.
Quantum tech for new sensor
Australian researchers say their tiny quantum sensor could make a big impact.
Big solar boost opens
Australia is launching its $1 billion push to turbocharge local solar manufacturing.
Defence seeks tech boost
The Department of Defence has unveiled a three-year plan to modernise its digital infrastructure.
Outage info mandated
Australia's telcos will soon face new rules on how they communicate during network outages.
Telegram CEO arrested
Encrypted messaging app Telegram’s CEO has been indicted and released on €5 million bail in France.
Dung beetles drive AI vision
Engineers have taken inspiration from the dung beetle to develop a groundbreaking navigation system.
Home Affairs fix outlined
Changes could be coming following a review of Home Affairs’ collaboration with national intelligence and agencies.