Digital TV switch set for December 15
March 2, 2010
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy this week confirmed that regional South Australia will switch to digital-only television on December 15.
The South East will be one of the first regions to change over. The process is not expected to be completed across Australia until the end of 2013. Read more
CFS adds new fire warning service
December 30, 2009
With South Australia expecting a long hot summer, the Country Fire Service has launched a new service that increases the availability and functionality of bushfire information for the public.
CFS Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said that providing timely information to the community about bushfire threats is almost as important as fighting the fire itself. Read more
Slow road to broadband super highway
October 27, 2009
A Green Triangle chapter of the Australian Computer Society will be formed as the region prepares to catch up to capital cities on the information super highway with the roll-out of new infrastructure to accelerate communication.
“Implementation of the National Broadband Network will mean people in Mount Gambier will move from broadband that is at best a couple of megabits per second to more than 100,” ACS telecommunications board director Professor Reg Coutts told The Border Watch. Read more
Broadband forum to discuss NBN
October 20, 2009
A group of Mount Gambier computer professionals is planning a community forum on the proposed National Broadband Network (NBN).
The forum, to be conducted under the auspices of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), will be held at the Silver Birch Motel on Thursday (October 22, 2009) at 7pm. Read more
Videophone the face of the future
September 16, 2009
The changing face of the future, is how Daniel le Vine described his new ACN 3000 Videophone. Read more
Appeal lodged against Optus tower
September 13, 2009
An appeal has been lodged against a decision by Grant District Council’s independent planning assessors to allow an Optus mobile tower at Kongorong.
The matter is expected to be heard in the Environment, Resources and Development Court. Read more
State award for high-speed network
September 2, 2009
The company which has installed a new secure high-speed microwave network at Forestry SA in Mount Gambier has won a state award.
MIMP Connecting Solutions of Hilton took out the voice/data small project prize at the South Australian National Electrical and Communications Association Excellence Awards. Read more
Vodafone extends 3G network
August 31, 2009
Vodafone’s 3G network goes live in the South East today, increasing competition and offering choice and value to customers in Mount Gambier, Millicent, Penola and Naracoorte.
Vodafone customers in upgraded areas can now access 3G services on-the-move, such as internet and email on their mobile phone, or laptop via Vodafone mobile broadband. Read more
Satellite phone subsidy extended
August 4, 2009
The Federal Government’s satellite phone subsidy has been extended to embrace all people, health organisations and emergency services outside of handheld mobile coverage.
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy announced the change as part of the Government’s initial response to the Glasson Review of Regional Telecommunications. Read more
Information night on outback travel
June 4, 2009
Campers, hikers, fishermen and 4WD enthusiasts will benefit from an information night for outback travellers this weekend.
The SES South East Operations Unit and the South East Radio Group have combined to present the night, aiming to make people more aware of safety and the necessary precautions they should take before embarking on an adventure. Read more
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