The Federal Government has pledged to deliver a surplus in the 2012 budget, a promise that is likely to mean widespread cuts across government agencies, including to aspirational IT projects. The government is likely to lose a big voter base due to these cuts to decrease pay rises in government jobs and culling of jobs which can be seen with a increase in union protests … [Read more...] about The 2012–2013 Budget – Australian Government
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Australian WIFI ( WLAN ) inventor wins patent battle against Microsoft , Toshiba
Not many people know it , but one of the biggest inventions in the technology ( WIFI ) used all over the world in millions of devices was invented in Australia. Wifi – An Australian Invention WIFI or WLAN as it was known when it was invented by a group of scientists John O’sullivan , Terry Percival, Diet Ostry, Graham Daniels, John Deane working for the CSIRO. In … [Read more...] about Australian WIFI ( WLAN ) inventor wins patent battle against Microsoft , Toshiba
Get a Free yoga class with Miranda Kerr by supporting earth hour
The first 500 Lucky people to upload their own “I Will If You Will” challenge, on www.youtube.com/earthhour, will be awarded with a free yoga class conducted by Miranda Kerr. Miranda Kerr to give free yoga class for Earth Hour The class is planned to be held in sydney. Miranda Kerr has pledged to conduct this free yoga class for 500 fans to support the “Earth Hour … [Read more...] about Get a Free yoga class with Miranda Kerr by supporting earth hour
Iran gets tough, Australia gets tougher
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has said Australia will follow the European Union in banning Iranian oil imports, after talks with his British counterpart in London. Iran has been reported in the press widely to have made a threat to block the strait of hormuz through which oil passes through to the rest of the world. Blocking this could result in a oil price hike affecting … [Read more...] about Iran gets tough, Australia gets tougher
Ancient Aboriginal “Iwaidja” language app to be launched for smartphones
A thousand year old aboriginal language “IWAIDJA” app for smartphones and tablets is to be launched in may Using $100,000 of federal funding.This aborigianl language is one of about 50 known Aboriginal languages of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory The aboriginal language of Iwaidja is thousands of years old but on Croker Island only about 150 people still speak … [Read more...] about Ancient Aboriginal “Iwaidja” language app to be launched for smartphones