the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology inIts not broken
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>Just because some fool claims something...
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced tofront up to enormous $96m > BoM blowouthttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
A senior Labor MP has been forced to answer to the weather bureau'shttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
exploded website costs, as the Coalition aired their criticisms on
Monday morning.
The new site immediately faced criticism for a rCLclunkyrCY interface, particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation ofhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
swathes of weather data.
the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the rCLimportant websiterCY, saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoMrCOs data.
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
Its not broken
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
Just because some fool claims something...
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced tofront up to enormous $96m
BoM blowout
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
A senior Labor MP has been forced to answer to the weather bureau's
exploded website costs, as the Coalition aired their criticisms on
Monday morning.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518--
Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
Its not broken
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
Just because some fool claims something...
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced tofront up to enormous $96m
BoM blowout
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
A senior Labor MP has been forced to answer to the weather bureau's
exploded website costs, as the Coalition aired their criticisms on
Monday morning.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
You are spinning and twisting again
The Turnbull Liberal Government remediation funding in 2015 was about $400,000.
Followed by the total seven-year Robust technology transformation
program cost about $866 million,
covering comprehensive cybersecurity and IT upgrades.
Everything worked well
The recent website upgrade alone, part of this overall transformation, gutting it with Microsoft rubbish, has cost approximately $96 million
as of 2025 under the Albanese government.
Now Australia has a broken BoM very slow and Glitchy
--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-24/bom-website-approved-by-coalition-ceo-says/106047518
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrotesnip the Rod Speed white-anting
Some gutless drug crazed drunken
fuckwit desperately cowering behind
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> spewed
all that that gutless drug crazed drunken
desperately cowering fuckwit can ever
manage when its got done like a fucking
dinner, as it always is
Rod don't like the factsYou wouldnt know what a fact was if it bit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_rockJust another of your pathetic little drug
A Weather stone is now better than this $90 million "upgrade"
The Microsoft "upgrade"Which Turdbull authorised
Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology inFunny that
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook to improve management of
legal matters, contracts, and sensitive data. The use of Microsoft
technology has helped streamline workflows, improve data security, and> enhance collaboration within the Bureau's legal department.
Additionally, the Bureau partnered with Unisys and Microsoft 365
services to implement a secure and resilient enterprise email system.
This migration to Microsoft Exchange Online improved workforce
mobility, data access, and operational security while reducing IT costs.
There are ongoing plans to expand the use of MicrosoftrCOs Power> Platform and other low-code tools for digital transformation efforts.--- Synchronet 3.21a-Linux NewsLink 1.2
Thus, Microsoft technologies play an important role in supporting the BureaurCOs back-end services and internal operations but are not> necessarily the core platform for weather data or forecasting systems
themselves
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
Rod don't like the facts
You wouldnt know what a fact was if it bit
you on your lard drug crazed drunken arse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_rock
A Weather stone is now better than this $90 million "upgrade"
Just another of your pathetic little drug
crazed drunken lsrd arse fantasys
The Microsoft "upgrade"
Which Turdbull authorised
snip the Rod Speed white-antingAustralian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook to improve management of
legal matters, contracts, and sensitive data. The use of Microsoft
technology has helped streamline workflows, improve data security, and
enhance collaboration within the Bureau's legal department.
Additionally, the Bureau partnered with Unisys and Microsoft 365
services to implement a secure and resilient enterprise email system.
This migration to Microsoft Exchange Online improved workforce
mobility, data access, and operational security while reducing IT costs.
Funny that
There are ongoing plans to expand the use of MicrosoftAs Power
Platform and other low-code tools for digital transformation efforts.
Thus, Microsoft technologies play an important role in supporting the
BureauAs back-end services and internal operations but are not
necessarily the core platform for weather data or forecasting systems
themselves
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog! <https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced to front up to
enormous $96m BoM blowout
The new site immediately faced criticism for a 'clunky' interface, particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation of
swathes of weather data.
the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the 'important website', saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoM's data.
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog! <https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced to front up to--
enormous $96m BoM blowout
A senior Labor MP has been forced to answer to the weather bureau's
exploded website costs, as the Coalition aired their criticisms on
Monday morning.
The new site immediately faced criticism for a rCLclunkyrCY interface, particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation of
swathes of weather data.
the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the rCLimportant websiterCY, saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoMrCOs data.
Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
Rod don't like the facts
You wouldnt know what a fact was if it bit
you on your lard drug crazed drunken arse
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_rock
A Weather stone is now better than this $90 million "upgrade"
Just another of your pathetic little drug
crazed drunken lsrd arse fantasys
The Microsoft "upgrade"
Which Turdbull authorised
Here the facts are again
The Turnbull Liberal Government remediation funding in 2015 was about $400,000.
Followed by the total seven-year Robust technology transformation
program cost about $866 million,
covering comprehensive cybersecurity and IT upgrades.
Everything worked well
The recent website upgrade alone, part of this overall transformation, gutting it with Microsoft rubbish,
Has cost approximately $96 million as of 2025,
Done bu and ubder under the Albanese government.
Now Australia has a broken BoM very slow and Glitchy
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote:
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced to front up to
enormous $96m BoM blowout
I suspected they'd be in the tens of millions since they'd clearly
been working on it for many years, but almost $100m still manages
to exceed my expectations for government waste. Some IT contractors
out there must really be laughing their way to the bank.
At least it does seem they're still hosting it on dedicated
systems. No sign of it being on one of the regular cloud hosting
services.
I just hope they'll keep the old site at reg.bom.gov.au going. But
I guess before long they'll claim something crazy like it costs
$10m per year to maintain that.
The new site immediately faced criticism for a 'clunky' interface,
particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation of
swathes of weather data.
Plus in the web browsers without Javascript support that I prefer
it just shows nothing at all.
the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the 'important website', saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoM's data.
According to them:
"The total cost of the website is approximately $96.5 million. This
includes the previously stated $4.1million required to redesign the front-end of the website. The remaining cost reflects the
significant investment required to fully rebuild and test the
systems and technology that underpin the website, making sure it is
secure and stable and can draw in the huge amounts of data gathered
from our observing network and weather models." ...
https://www.bom.gov.au/work-continues-to-deliver-website-improvements
So $4m was for the new crappy interface, the rest was to try and
make weather information appear on that new crappy interface.
It would be interesting to know how much the BOM spent on setting up
the original website, which had weather services "95% already
online" in 2001: >http://web.archive.org/web/20060212081247/http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/cosb/ogo/oap.shtml#meteorological
The info might be burried here somewhere: >http://web.archive.org/web/20060207002027/http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/#corporate
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrotesnip the Rod Speed white-anting
Rod Speed <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote:
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced to front up to
enormous $96m BoM blowout
I suspected they'd be in the tens of millions since they'd clearly
been working on it for many years, but almost $100m still manages
to exceed my expectations for government waste. Some IT contractors
out there must really be laughing their way to the bank.
At least it does seem they're still hosting it on dedicated
systems. No sign of it being on one of the regular cloud hosting
services.
I just hope they'll keep the old site at reg.bom.gov.au going. But
I guess before long they'll claim something crazy like it costs
$10m per year to maintain that.
The new site immediately faced criticism for a 'clunky' interface,
particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation of
swathes of weather data.
Plus in the web browsers without Javascript support that I prefer
it just shows nothing at all.
the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the 'important website', saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoM's data.
According to them:
"The total cost of the website is approximately $96.5 million. This
includes the previously stated $4.1million required to redesign the
front-end of the website. The remaining cost reflects the
significant investment required to fully rebuild and test the
systems and technology that underpin the website, making sure it is
secure and stable and can draw in the huge amounts of data gathered
from our observing network and weather models." ... https://www.bom.gov.au/work-continues-to-deliver-website-improvements
So $4m was for the new crappy interface, the rest was to try and
make weather information appear on that new crappy interface.
It would be interesting to know how much the BOM spent on setting up
the original website, which had weather services "95% already
online" in 2001: http://web.archive.org/web/20060212081247/http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/cosb/ogo/oap.shtml#meteorological
The info might be burried here somewhere: http://web.archive.org/web/20060207002027/http://www.bom.gov.au/inside/#corporate
Petzl wrote:
the Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technology in
parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted a
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook
Explains why it's a buggy broken dog!
<https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/how-do-you-defend-that-labor-forced-to-front-up-to-enormous-96m-bom-blowout/news-story/b161c7e96858d219fab292dcfc764f6f>
-a-a-a-a https://tinyurl.com/s6upma92
that's disgusting! this was on the 6 oclock news too. fkn Labor
couldn't manage a pie stall! remember Hawkie's foray into retailing in Victoria? I think it was called Bourke's ACTU store, or something like
that. it lasted no time at all. I agree with Kerry Packer who once
said never give the government any more money than you absolutely have
to, or words to that effect, beacause they waste money, and we don't
get value for the revenue they receive.
'How do you defend that?': Labor forced to front up to
-a enormous $96m BoM blowout
A senior Labor MP has been forced to answer to the weather bureau's
exploded website costs, as the Coalition aired their criticisms on
Monday morning.
The new site immediately faced criticism for a rCLclunkyrCY interface,
particularly after changes to radar maps, and a reorganisation of
swathes of weather data.
-a the original estimates said the original costings were closer to $4
million (2015) for the rCLimportant websiterCY, saying farmers and
regional communities rely on accessing the BoMrCOs data.
It's a media beat up. it's comparing apples with cherries. The head
honcho of the BOM was being interviewed on radio this morning, and he
said that the original estimate for what the $96 million relates to was
$80 million, so only $16 million over.
Felix <none@not.here> wrote:
It's a media beat up. it's comparing apples with cherries. The headStill a cost that's completely out of touch with the actual task of
honcho of the BOM was being interviewed on radio this morning, and he
said that the original estimate for what the $96 million relates to was
$80 million, so only $16 million over.
reading and presenting data from sensors that have already been
logging data online for decades.
Not that you can trust the sensors
anyway since they never bother fixing them. The rain guage on my
local weather station was visibly broken for years a while back and
giving obviously-wrong readings. The money is evidently just thrown
away.
Felix <none@not.here> wrote:
It's a media beat up. it's comparing apples with cherries. The head
honcho of the BOM was being interviewed on radio this morning, and he
said that the original estimate for what the $96 million relates to was
$80 million, so only $16 million over.
Still a cost that's completely out of touch with the actual task of
reading and presenting data from sensors that have already been
logging data online for decades. Not that you can trust the sensors
anyway since they never bother fixing them. The rain guage on my
local weather station was visibly broken for years a while back and
giving obviously-wrong readings. The money is evidently just thrown
away.
On 26/11/2025 6:47 am, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
Felix <none@not.here> wrote:So updating an ancient system isn't worth the cost.
It's a media beat up. it's comparing apples with cherries. The head
honcho of the BOM was being interviewed on radio this morning, and he
said that the original estimate for what the $96 million relates to was
$80 million, so only $16 million over.
Still a cost that's completely out of touch with the actual task of
reading and presenting data from sensors that have already been
logging data online for decades. Not that you can trust the sensors
anyway since they never bother fixing them. The rain guage on my
local weather station was visibly broken for years a while back and
giving obviously-wrong readings. The money is evidently just thrown
away.
keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote:
On 26/11/2025 6:47 am, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
Felix <none@not.here> wrote:So updating an ancient system isn't worth the cost.
It's a media beat up. it's comparing apples with cherries. The head
honcho of the BOM was being interviewed on radio this morning, and he
said that the original estimate for what the $96 million relates to was >>>> $80 million, so only $16 million over.
Still a cost that's completely out of touch with the actual task of
reading and presenting data from sensors that have already been
logging data online for decades. Not that you can trust the sensors
anyway since they never bother fixing them. The rain guage on my
local weather station was visibly broken for years a while back and
giving obviously-wrong readings. The money is evidently just thrown
away.
Yeah but that's not the cost, that's what someone charged them, way
above any sane figure, and they did it poorly anyway if the website
is anything to go by.
IF you are sick to death of this over-sized mobile app thats clunky and
slow even on some fibre connections difficult to locate certain
previously easily found data, waiting 40 sec for a radar to show
everything, and having hopeless playback, cant find what you really want, >there IS a solution.
reg.bom.gov.au <-- the much loved speedy instantly responding one
click to get the specific info you want, and instantly fully populated >radars, even the secific radars "old site"
On Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:11:03 +1100, Petzl wrote:
noel <deletethis@invalid.lan> wroteThere never was any $400 million urgent fix.
IF you are sick to death of this over-sized mobile app thats clunkyand >> slow even on some fibre connections difficult to locate certainThe story is 2015-2016 a security breach required a $400 million
previously easily found data, waiting 40 sec for a radar to show
everything, and having hopeless playback, cant find what you really >> want, there IS a solution.
reg.bom.gov.au <-- the much loved speedy instantly responding one>> click to get the specific info you want, and instantly fully populated
radars, even the secific radars "old site"
urgent fix.
This was just the starting point.More ignorant bullshit
The full cost of the BureaurCOs technology transformation program,
called Robust, was approximately $866 million over seven years,
ending in mid-2024, included upgrading-installing new technology like > DopplerBullshit
and dual-polarization radar to provide more accurate and detailed
weather information.
Worked perfectly
THEN the $100 million software changes (2025 under the AlbaneseWrong, as always, the Turdball govt in fact
government.),
which so far is a flop,Bullshit
VERY slow,Bullshit
missing A lot of large town locations,Bullshit
like Campbelltown,That's a suburb, not a town, and it isnt missing
makes this hard to workout where the storm isBullshit, and the app shows that fine
and is showing the map around a hour late.Bullshit
The old version was real timeThe app still is
Old Map (circled my council area of Campbelltown)More fool you
https://ibb.co/RpQwSHFK
New Map (identifying council areas missing)
https://ibb.co/HT1FjNDh
**Big red flag to me is**
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is using Microsoft technologyin > parts of its operations. Specifically, the Bureau has adopted aTime to tell you to go and fuck yoursef, again
contract and matter management solution called Consensus, which is
built on the Microsoft Cloud. This system integrates Microsoft
applications like SharePoint and Outlook to improve management of
legal matters, contracts, and sensitive data. The use of Microsoft
technology has helped streamline workflows, improve data security, and> enhance collaboration within the Bureau's legal department.
Additionally, the Bureau partnered with Unisys and Microsoft 365
services to implement a secure and resilient enterprise email system.
This migration to Microsoft Exchange Online improved workforce
mobility, data access, and operational security while reducing IT
costs. There are ongoing plans to expand the use of MicrosoftrCOs Power Platform and other low-code tools for digital transformation efforts.
Thus, Microsoft technologies play an important role in supporting the BureaurCOs *back-end services and internal operations* but are not necessarily the core platform for weather data or forecasting systems themselves
Time to ask Microsoft for a $100 million refund and look at a more
stable non-AI run screw-up!
On 26/11/2025 10:44 am, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
keithr0 <me@bugger.off.com.au> wrote:Have you ever been involved in a major project? Anything that takes a
So updating an ancient system isn't worth the cost.
Yeah but that's not the cost, that's what someone charged them, way
above any sane figure, and they did it poorly anyway if the website
is anything to go by.
matter of years will have costs spiral, anyway if the BOM update
involved updating or replacing major items like radars, the cost is
going to be massive.
Petzl <petzlx@gmail.com> wrote
noel <deletethis@invalid.lan> wrote
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