Bureau of Meteorology super computer delays ‘very concerning’ ahead of summer
Exclusive: Insiders say stuff-ups' have occurred despite millions being spent on consultants, as senator warns of high stakes in what could be a catastrophic fire season'
Preparation for this summer's weather extremes from fire alerts to cyclone warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology could be affected by the bungled introduction of a new super computer despite many millions being spent on consultants, insiders say.
The new computer, dubbed Australis II, is twice as powerful as its predecessor but has been sitting idle for a year. It may not be fully operational until mid-2025, according to a timeline shared to staff and seen by Guardian Australia.
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