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Australian Google and YouTube removal requests steady

Australian Google and YouTube removal requests steady

Brenton Currie October 26, 2011 0

Search giant Google’s Australian subsidiary overnight updated information showing the company had 10 requests for the removal of content from its results between January and June this year

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Vic Govt launches campaign to tackle online gambling

Vic Govt launches campaign to tackle online gambling

Brenton Currie September 16, 2011 2

The Victorian Government has launched a campaign to tackle online gambling in the state, that it says is a first for Australia

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Government: 80% of TVs and computers to be recycled by 2021

Government: 80% of TVs and computers to be recycled by 2021

Brenton Currie September 13, 2011 0

The Australian Government has released a set of draft documents detailing new TV and computer recycling regulations that it says will see up to 80% of computer products recycled by 2021-

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Consumers miss out on Telstra’s IPv6 offering, for now

Consumers miss out on Telstra’s IPv6 offering, for now

Brenton Currie September 6, 2011 0

Telstra yesterday confirmed enterprise customers now have access to IPv6 addresses over its network, but says support for home customers isn’t available yet

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Vic Government to spend $2 million boosting ICT skills

Vic Government to spend $2 million boosting ICT skills

Brenton Currie August 31, 2011 0

Victorian Minister for Technology Gordon Rich-Phillips today revealed a new $2 million program which the Victorian government hopes will boost ICT skills in the state

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BlackBerry PlayBook approved for use by the Australian Government

BlackBerry PlayBook approved for use by the Australian Government

Brenton Currie August 1, 2011 5

Research in Motion (RIM) have this morning announced its new PlayBook tablet has received certification for use by the Australian Government

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Telstra’s $11 billion NBN deal complete, awaits shareholder approval

Telstra’s $11 billion NBN deal complete, awaits shareholder approval

Brenton Currie June 23, 2011 2

Telstra and NBN Co. have this morning confirmed speculation that the deal which will see Telstra hand-over their infrastructure to speed up the roll-out of the National Broadband Network is complete, with shareholder approval

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Optus and Telstra to begin web filtering next month

Optus and Telstra to begin web filtering next month

Brenton Currie June 23, 2011 3

A report suggests the nation’s two biggest internet service providers will begin voluntarily filtering web content from next month, as a review of the feasibility of compulsory filtering in Australia continues

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Interactive indoor tracking app scores NSW Government funding

Interactive indoor tracking app scores NSW Government funding

Brenton Currie June 2, 2011 0

A consortium which aims to provide a next-generation experience for cultural facilities using applications that “track” user locations indoors has received a grant from the NSW government. The app, to be called “moveMe” will reportedly provide

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Optus invests $25 million to improve Tasmanian network

Optus invests $25 million to improve Tasmanian network

Brenton Currie May 16, 2011 0

Optus on Sunday revealed they’d be spending up to $25 million to improve their Tasmanian network in a bid to compete with rival Telstra for quality network coverage in the region. Announced in partnership

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