The week that was on the Eyre Peninsula: Friday June 22nd, 2007
Breakfast presenter Lisa Leong brings you the latest happenings on Eyre Peninsula. These were the highlight stories from the week that was.
View ArticleGovernment announces broadband details
The Federal Government has this morning announced details of what's being billed as the largest infrastructure project in Australia's history - the National Broadband Network.
View ArticleBroadband talkback
The federal government announced details this week of its big new infrastructure project - the national broadband network to connect homes, schools, and businesses to fast, reliable broadband. But many...
View ArticleEmergency phone alerts about to start in SA
A telephone-based bushfire warning system will be switched on across South Australia by Christmas. The warning system will also be used for emergencies such as flooding and heatwaves.
View ArticleFines urged for bushfire 'gawkers'
A push is being made to impose a 'gawkers fine' on sightseers who hang around bushfire zones.
View ArticleTourism phone app proves popular
The South Australian Tourism Commission says a mobile phone application developed for tourists has proved extremely popular.
View ArticleMP's phone racks up enormous bill
A SA politician who owes $10,500 on his parliamentary mobile phone account wants Telstra to waive the bill. Labor MLC Russell Wortley told 891 ABC his son accrued the huge bill.
View ArticleMobile phones may work where there's no reception
A new mobile phone system, that allows people to use their phones even when there's no reception, is being tested in South Australia's outback.
View ArticleMobile invention could be desert lifeline
Australian researchers develop software to let mobile phones communicate with each other where there is no reception.
View ArticleMobile invention could be desert lifeline
Australian researchers develop software to let mobile phones communicate with each other where there is no reception.
View ArticleNo reception, no problem in outback
Researchers have tested a mobile phone system which does not need towers or satellites to achieve reception.
View ArticleSmall businesses stung by phone rorts
Tonight's Four Corners exposes scams in Australia's telecommunications industry. Small businesses have been stung by deals that promise free electronic goods all paid for by a single phone bill. The...
View ArticleNo compo over phone outage
Telstra says thousands of customers who have been without a phone service for days will not be eligible for any compensation payment.
View ArticlePolice warn of 'sexting' perfect storm
South Australian police say some images sent between young people on their mobile phones amount to child pornography.
View ArticleFirst-hand holiday ideas shared online
Tech-savvy tourists can get now holiday ideas from other South Australians.
View ArticleLiberal MP: What I meant to tweet about Gillard
Liberal backbencher Michael Pengilly has made more comment on his embarrassing tweet in which he called the Prime Minister "a real dog".
View ArticleACCC takes mobile phone firm to court
A mobile phone company is being taken to the Federal Court over its methods of signing up customers across Australia.
View Article'Hitman' demands $5k in texting scam
Police around Australia are investigating a series of text messages and emails in which it is claimed a hitman will kill the recipient if they do not pay out $5,000.
View ArticlePolice warn drivers of mobiles blitz
South Australian police will run a month-long campaign targeting drivers using their mobile phones.
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