ISP beats studios in movie piracy case
IINET has won a landmark court battle against a clutch of Hollywood movie studios which alleged the ISP was liable for copyright infringements.
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:21:07 PST
Rates on hold
Australia's borrowers have been given a reprieve, with the Reserve Bank surprising pundits by leaving interest rates on hold - for now.
Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:30:48 PST
Jetstar and AirAsia form alliance
Jetstar says its alliance with Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia could potentially generate cost savings worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:46 PST
Share market set to gain up to 15%
The Australian share market is expected to lift by up to 15 per cent in 2010, as the domestic economy continues its recovery from the global financial crisis.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:18:02 PST
Aussie dollar 'could hit parity in 2010'
The local dollar could reach parity with the US dollar for the first time since the currency was floated if Asia's hunger for Australian commodities deepens.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:41:24 PST
Top 10 business technology trends for 2010
Technology never stops moving, but what are the technologies that CIOs and IT managers really need to consider in 2010?
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:47:40 PST
The future before your eyes
Imagine a world where contact lenses double as a personal computer display, superimposing information in front of you.
Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:01 PST
RBA lifts cash rate by 25bps to 3.75%
Central bank opts for third consecutive rate rise; economists expect further rises to 4.25% in 2010. 2 Dec 2009 1:18 AM
Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:18:00 PST
Tiny magnetic discs could kill cancer cells: study
Tiny magnetic discs just a millionth of a metre in diameter could be used to used to kill cancer cells, according to a study published on Sunday.
Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:18:32 PST
NASA spacecraft confirms water ice deposits on moon - CNET News
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:33:27 PST
CBA predicts 4.5% cash rate in a year
The cash rate should be back to 4.5 per cent in the next 12 months, Commonwealth Bank of Australia chief executive Ralph Norris says.
Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:04:13 PST
Discounting a drag on Westpac
The Westpac profit for the second half of its financial year seems to make Westpac the odd bank out in the reporting season that drew to a close yesterday. Westpacs banking businesses, in Australia, at least, are not generating the revenue growth of its peers.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:58:13 PST
Former student's landmark tax win
University undergraduates can claim educational expenses as tax deduction thanks to Symone Anstis.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:01 PST
Bankers lift rates
Just weeks after lifting mortgage rates by 0.25 percentage points, the big four banks and the Reserve Bank have done it again.
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:01 PST
House prices jump 4.2%
Prices higher than analysts' expectations, driven by our economic strength and surging demand.
Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:41:40 PST
Church of Scientology guilty of fraud
PARIS: A court yesterday convicted the French branch of the Church of Scientology of organised fraud. The Scientology Celebrity Centre and a related bookshop in Paris were fined a total of €650,000 ($1 million).
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:01 PDT
Laneways By George! 2009 - Hidden Networks! : Thursday 1 October to Sunday 31 January 2010
Laneways By George! 2009 - Hidden Networks!
Thursday 1 October to Sunday 31 January 2010
Discover new and unexpected worlds as you wander the hidden network of inter-connected laneways in Sydney’s CBD. Eight exciting projects not only enliven these urban spaces, they also challenge us to think about our future.
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Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:14:31 PDT
one direct scrapped by ANZ
ANZ confirmed over the weekend that one direct, a retail banking brand launched in 2006, is effectively being wound down.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:00:35 PDT
Street View: We can trike wherever you like
With Street View on Google Maps, you can take a virtual drive over the Golden Gate Bridge or see the bustle of Times Square from the comfort of your own home. But some of the country's most interesting and fun places aren't accessible with our Street View car. What if you want to tour the campuses of prospective universities, scout a new running trial, or plan the most efficient route to your favorite roller coasters in a theme park?
I first started thinking about this question around two years ago. My day job is working as a mechanical engineer on the Street View team, but I do a lot of mountain biking in my spare time. One day, while exploring some roads less traveled, I realized that I could combine these two pursuits and build a bicycle-based camera system for Street View. The result? The Street View trike:
I've already had a chance to take the Street View trike out to photograph some hard-to-reach places for Google Maps, like the Arastradero Open Preserve and LEGOLAND California. When I'm out riding — and once people understand what exactly I'm up to — I'm often asked if we can come to their alma mater, local bike trail or favorite beach boardwalk. Now, we're giving everyone a chance to tell us exactly where in the U.S. they'd like the trike to go next.
At www.google.com/trike, you can suggest interesting and unique spots in six categories:
- Parks & Trails
- University Campuses
- Pedestrian Malls (e.g., outdoor shopping areas, boardwalks)
- Theme Parks & Zoos
- Landmarks
- Sports Venues (e.g., golf courses, racing tracks, stadium grounds)
Nominations will be open until October 28. We'll then comb through all of the suggestions and let all of you cast your final votes on a winner from each category for the Street View trike to visit. For any privately-owned or operated location, like a campus or theme park, we'll work directly with the relevant organization prior to collecting the imagery.
When we unveiled the Street View trike in the U.K., we received more than 10,000 nominations and 35,000 votes;
Stonehenge and
Warwick Castle were two of the top vote-getters. We can't wait to see what you'll come up with in the U.S. — head to
www.google.com/trike to submit your most inspired ideas.
Posted by Dan Ratner, Senior Mechanical Engineer
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PDT
Use toilet before boarding: airline tries to reduce weight
A Japanese airline is taking its weight-saving efforts to new heights, asking passengers on some of its flights to visit the toilet before flying.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:22:00 PDT
