Tag: Information and Communication
Quality journalism and a 21st century ABC
The 2010 election has changed how we think of 'politics as usual' in this country.[MORE]
Taxpayer-funded advertising 'must benefit the people'
New guidelines say publicly-funded State Government and Opposition advertising must have a direct benefit to the people of Queensland.[MORE]
Ombudsman finds domestic violence campaign 'misleading'
A national men's group is claiming victory over what it calls a feminist agenda on domestic violence.[MORE]
Trots bans alcohol advertising and signs
Alcohol advertising and promotion has been banned at Gloucester Park in East Perth.[MORE]
Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.[MORE]
Independent MPs should prioritise rural broadband: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) says rural broadband access must be a priority for the independent MPs who will help form the next government.[MORE]
Crash closes section of Kwinana freeway
Police in Perth are warning motorists that a section of the Kwinana freeway has been closed until further notice while investigations are continuing into a multi car crash.[MORE]
Bureau to revamp weather forecast website
The way the Bureau of Meteorology provides its weather forecasts across New South Wales is set to change.[MORE]
Women take part in online health forum
Women in central and far west New South Wales are taking part in a national internet forum to learn more about health in the 40s.[MORE]
Telstra to roll out Torres Strait network
Telstra Countrywide and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) have announced a new telecommunications network across the Torres Strait's outer islands.[MORE]
Online scammers turning to pedigree dog ads
The ACCC is warning would-be dog owners not to be fooled by advertisements offering pedigree dogs at bargain prices.[MORE]
Doing business online...fast becoming essential, not an option
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Doing business online...fast becoming essential, not an option[MORE]
Police adopt anti-sexting campaign
Victoria Police has adopted a program developed by Women's Health Grampians that is aimed at discouraging sexting among teenagers.[MORE]
Muirhead faces second child porn charge
High profile ABC personality Andy Muirhead has been charged with a second child pornography offence.[MORE]
ABC journalists honoured at Qld media awards
ABC North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy was named Queensland journalist of the year at the annual state media awards in Brisbane on Saturday night.[MORE]
North Korea launches cyber charm offensive
North Korea is flooding cyberspace, inundating social media with pictures, audio and video in its biggest global propaganda drive yet.[MORE]
Facebook, police to discuss information sharing
A member of Facebook's security team will visit Australia next month after concerns the social networking site had not informed Australian Federal Police (AFP) about an international paedophile ring.[MORE]
Hit man sting journalists avoid conviction
Two Channel Nine journalists who were found guilty of breaching the Listening Devices Act have escaped a conviction. [MORE]
Facebook urged to tell police of child porn groups
Police have urged social networking sites to be more vigilant after cracking an international child pornography ring operating on Facebook. [MORE]
Council eyes independents over broadband plans
A local council lobby group says it is going to capitalise on the three federal independent MPs' negotiations with Labor and the Coalition. [MORE]
Well-readhead: Sitting down for reading action
With the whole nation absorbed in post-election intrigue, I'm declaring today's reading list a politics-free zone.[MORE]
DPI website to map locust hatchings
A new website has gone online to allow Victorian farmers to report locust hatchings. [MORE]
Nokia phone landed journalist in Iranian jail
A jailed Iranian journalist is suing phone company Nokia on the grounds its surveillance technology helped Iranian authorities hunt him down.[MORE]
Police probe Facebook hit list murders
Police in Colombia say they are investigating disturbing hit lists circulating on Facebook that have been linked to the murders of two teenagers.[MORE]
Sue Jedi Mind company, Lucas will
Star Wars creator George Lucas has filed a $US5 million trademark lawsuit against a company marketing a technology that allows users to control computer applications with their minds.[MORE]
