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    Town’s connectivity crisis sparks debate over modernising Australia's telecommunications obligations

    Someone needs to tell the Telcos about the USO. It is absolutely ridiculous that people only living 100k from a capital city are unable to have landlines fixed so that they last more than 2 years and a reliable mobile service without having to go to satellite. This is not to mention the...
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    This possible road rule overhaul may force you to change your driving habits ASAP!

    Why do the experts always call for an administrative risk control for the hazard of collisions? An administrative control has one big flaw, whether the population wish to accept the rule. Also, the governments will be happy because if the speed limit is reduced then they may make more revenue...
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    Telstra's cash payment fee reflects broader shift towards digital transactions

    Wait until we become a cashless society and all of these, now free / low fee, transactions will become a lot more expensive to help bloat the company's profit margins (this is only my opinion; however I am sure it will come true.)
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    Points of no return: Lawyer warns of the price you pay for dodgy driver's licence tactics

    This should be looked ay in another way. If your vehicle is caught with the driver breaking a rule, camera fine, and you cannot identify the driver then you are responsible. The state government has made this a law. So on one hand you are breaking the law, by having someone else accept the fine...
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    Driving down trouble: Aussie motorist faces hefty fines after daring police dodge

    How can anyone be aware of all the rules and regulations for driving a vehicle? The country, Australia has six states and two territories all with different laws and regulations. Then you add the City, Town and Regional Councils into the mix and who can be aware of which road rules and...
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    Australian TV is dying! Discover troubling truth politician just exposed

    It is a sad thing to happen, but it is all because of the mighty dollar. How long ago did the International Cricket coverage stop being delivered on Free to air tv. How are people going to be able to afford to have a streaming service if they cannot get the internet with speeds fast enough to...
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    Latest speeding camera updates to target more road violations

    What you are saying is true. But how is it a safety issue? If the car is or is not registered does not mean it is roadworthy. Also, it can be roadworthy and being driven stupidly. Yes, if a vehicle is not registered then there can be financial implications, but again the vehicle can be...
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