Gungahlin residents in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will improve their digital literacy through a National Broadband Network (NBN) training program from the federal government. Training services will begin at the Gungahlin Public Library from an $827709 grant from the federal government to establish a Digital Hub. This comes from the NBN Digital Hubs and […]
9 July, 2012
By Paul Hemsley The decision not to build a fixed wireless facility in Napoleons has raised a dispute between NBN Co and Victorian-based Golden Plains Shire Council. According to council, this decision not to consider alternative sites sets a precedent for NBN Co to hold councils and communities to “ransom” if they do not agree […]
2 July, 2012
Kangaroo Island mayor, Jayne Bates is excited about the potential for the national broadband network (NBN) to change life on the island, 16 kilometres by sea from South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula. According to Mayor Bates, it’s hard to say exactly what opportunities will open up but the council doesn’t want to miss any opportunities. […]
19 June, 2012
Minister for Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy said planning has started to connect more communities to the national broadband network (NBN). People living in communities in northern NSW, the Hunter and the southern part of Darling Downs in Queensland will have access to broadband, with the first homes and businesses […]
8 June, 2012
By Lilia Guan The minister for broadband communications and the digital economy has announced the north-west New South Wales town of Bourke as one of ten towns across Australia that will have a satellite ground station. Bourke’s ground station will act as a satellite gateway to deliver broadband to rural and remote communities […]
11 May, 2012
Willunga residents will receive free online training to improve digital literacy and experience National Broadband Network (NBN) services following the launch of a digital hub. The first South Australian Digital Hub and Digital Enterprise programs were launched in Willunga under the City of Onkaparinga, which has partnered with the Australian Government to establish the hub. […]
8 May, 2012
By Lilia Guan The Federal Government has announced that Victorian-based council Moreland City Council has been successful in its application for Digital Local Government program funding. The Digital Local Government program funding of $412500 (including GST) will assist council in improving accessibility of its customer support services. “Through this project, customer service […]
27 April, 2012
The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Senator Stephen Conroy has announced that NBN Co has finalised agreements for the construction of the national broadband network in Tasmania. Networking service provider, Visionstream Australia, will undertake construction of the remainder of the fibre network in Tasmania. The contract is valued at approximately […]
26 March, 2012
The National Broadband Network (NBN) alone does not address all telecommunications services that are critical for regional and rural Victoria, according to the Victorian Government. The Regional Telecommunications Review will receive advice from the state government through a submission covering the interests of regional and rural areas. The review calls for a national strategy to […]
27 January, 2012
The NBN Telehealth Pilot Program has been rolled out to deliver services to patients in the national broadband network (NBN). The existing telehealth program already makes it easier for people to receive care and advice via videoconferencing when and where they need it. Six months after the government introduced Medicare rebates for telehealth […]
25 January, 2012
By Paul Hemsley A National Broadband Network (NBN) trial period in the Willunga area will lead to a commercial rollout assisted by the City of Onkaparinga. Willunga falls under the City of Onkaparinga near Adelaide, which has liaised with the federal government and NBN Co to implement the infrastructure and assess the trial. South Australian […]
29 September, 2011
By Lilia Guan The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy made an announcement to the National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra yesterday. He said the Digital Local Government program would help local councils take full advantage of the National Broadband Network (NBN) through the development and upgrade […]
23 June, 2011
The House of Representatives Infrastructure and Communications Committee has sought submissions from government, the private sector and the public on the role and potential of the National Broadband Network (NBN). The parliamentary inquiry examined the capacity of the NBN to deliver a range of government services and programs. The Committee has called for public feedback , with […]
14 February, 2011
By Lilia Guan The latest survey commissioned by Australian-owned Macquarie Telecom and conducted by Access Economics, showed more than half of the businesses surveyed expect the way in which they operate will change under the NBN. This change was expected to; improve online capabilities (55 per cent); deliver product and service offerings (50 per cent); create […]
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