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Spotify Australia likely to launch soon
Spotify has been available in Europe for several years and launched in the U.S. a few months ago. So when is Australia going to be joining the party?
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Opinion, Technology news
Tagged Australian Spotify, Spotify, Spotify Australia, Spotify Jobs, Spotify US, Spotify Vacancies
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Family HQ is Australian Facebook with privacy at its core
A social network which regards privacy as of the utmost importance? That will never work, surely.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Opinion, Technology news
Tagged Brooke Farmer, Family HQ, Google Plus, Jase Farmer, Private Social Network, Social Network
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Pilgrim not investigating Facebook over tracking cookies
Facebook has just about got away with the tracking cookies privacy debacle. And Privacy Commissioner Tim Pilgrim has given them a pass on the issue.
Perth woman loses $100k in online scam, by being stupid
A Perth woman lost $100,000 in an online scam. She admitted to her error in judgment in order to publicize a new effort by the Government of Western Australia.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged 419 Scam, Australia Scam, Katie Stuart, Nigerian Scam, ScamNet, Western Australia
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NBN an early failure, Conroy doesn’t care
As an advocate of the National Broadband Network (NBN) it’s heartening to see the first inner-city trial of the service being rolled out. But the take-up numbers are tiny, even though Communications Minister Stephen Conroy claims it’s all part of the plan and nothing to be concerned about.
Medvet lab test results leak online
In a privacy data breach that defies belief because of how simple it is, test results and the personal details of customers of Medvet have turned up online.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Alcohol Testing, DNA Testing, Drug Testing, Medvet, SA Health, South Australia
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One in six Australians affected by identity theft
One in six Australians has been affected by identity theft in one way or the other, either having been a victim themselves or knowing someone who has. And that’s just in the last six months. Which is a rather scary statistic.
Fairfax claims era of free Web is over with launch of iPad apps
Make the most of all that lovely free news you can currently access on the Web. Because it’s soon all going to cost you money. Maybe.
Posted in Internet, iPad, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Fairfax, Free apps, Free Web, Greg Hywood, iPad Apps, Rupert Murdoch, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age
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Australian climate scientists rap goes global (warming)
A group of climate scientists, people who actually know what they’re talking about, have made a rap music video to criticize climate change skeptics. And it’s pretty damn good. And entertaining.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian, Climate Change, Climate Scientists, Climate Skeptics, Fox News, Global Warming, youtube
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Telstra seeking Australia’s tech-savvy Retired & Wired
Australian telecommunications company Telstra is searching for the new face of its Retired and Wired generation. If you’re an older Australian who loves keeping up with the latest technology then it could be you.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
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Australians are two-screening Internet junkies, apparently
Australians are not only using the Internet on an increasing basis, they’re also learning to do so while also consuming some other form of media. It seems multitasking is rapidly becoming the nation’s favorite pastime.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Internet, National Broadband Network, NBN, Nielsen, Two-Screeners, Web Usage
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Online shopping costs the government and businesses big
Online shopping from foreign websites is costing the government and Australian retailers millions of dollars each day. But it’s difficult to see what can be done to ease the burden.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Cyber-Shopping, Goods and Services Tax, GST, Online Retailers, Online Shopping
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Google and MYOB tempt Australian businesses online
An initiative designed to get Australian businesses on the Internet has paid off quickly, with thousands having signed up to the deal within the first few weeks.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Australian Businesses, Google, MYOB, Website Builder
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Sydney Facebook party canceled after invite goes viral
If you’re going to use Facebook to advertise a party then learn how to use the social networking site’s privacy controls first. Because things can otherwise get out of hand very quickly.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Facebook, Facebook Event, Facebook Party, Facebook Privacy Settings, Sydney
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AFACT loses online copyright appeal against iiNet
AFACT may have lost for a second time, but anyone who thinks this is the end of its fight to try and force ISPs to become Internet gatekeepers when it comes to piracy is kidding themselves.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged AFACT, Copyright Infringement, iiNet, Justice Cowdroy, Justice Emmett, Online Copyright, Piracy
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Google’s Eric Schmidt praises NBN, Australia’s leadership
Eric Schmidt loves the NBN. And Australia as a whole by the sounds of it.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Eric Schmidt, Google, Julia Gillard, National Broadband Network, NBN
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NBN could reverse Australian rural population decline
Could the NBN reverse the decline in rural populations and actually encourage remote communities to flourish?
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Huawei, National Broadband Network, NBN, NBN Cost, Rural Australia
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Lamest reason for not having the NBN = Technology is bad!
There are many good arguments for and against the building of the NBN. There are also some lame ones, such as arguing that the money would be better spent encouraging us all to go outside more.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Australia, Mirko Bargaric, National Broadband Network, NBN
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Telcos face huge bills to repair Queensland flood damage
The flood waters that have blighted, and in many cases washed away, much of Queensland are finally retreating, though very slowly. Which means the cleanup can begin, again very slowly. For the big telecommunications companies this is going to be both time-consuming and very expensive.
Posted in Internet, Lead article, Technology news
Tagged Optus, QLD, Queensland, Queensland Floods, Telco, Telcos, telstra, Vodafone
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Fair Work Australia upholds firing over Facebook update