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Google data shows content removal requests slowed

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.

Vic Govt launch online gambling campaing (Credit: Vic Govt)

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

Push for improved recycling (Credit: PaulNUK/Flickr - http://itrau.com/oXG5SN)

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 2021-22.

Telstra make changes to business plans (Credit: Telstra)

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

Vic Govt commits new funding for program (Credit: Lars P./Flickr)

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.

RIM's PlayBook to arrive in Australia June 20 (Credit: RIM)

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

Second NBN mainland site goes live (Credit: NBN Co)

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 the next hurdle to pass.

Vic Govt commits new funding for program (Credit: Lars P./Flickr)

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.

Layar-powered art exhibition hits Melbourne (Credit: Layar)

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 a next-generation experience for visitors to cultural icons such as museums and art galleries across New South Wales, and will make use of technology found in modern-day smartphones including RFID technology. It’s been funded as part of the Collaborative Solutions program in New South [...]

Optus (Credit: Optus)

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 with Tasmanian Premier Lara Giddings yesterday, the teleco confirmed the number of Optus sites in the region will grow to more than 100, with the company to also increase the capacity of existing mobile stations. “This announcement will increase the choice for [...]

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