The Federal Government’s long awaited two-year review of the Australian Communications and Media Authority has made 27 recommendations for reform of ACMA including a more defined role of its regulatory remit at a time of “radical change” in the communications sector over 10 years.

Wikipedia has begun a three-week campaign to push for fair use copyright exceptions in Australia, and will display banners promoting the concept on English articles that are viewed in the country.

Free digital television service Freeview has introduced a new feature to support Google Chromecast, delivering one-stop free-to-air TV for both streaming and catch-up through a smartphone or tablet.

The CSIRO is pushing companies to unlock five key opportunities in its technology roadmap which is meant to underpin growth in the $90 billion mining equipment, technology and services sector.

Computing pioneer Richard Stallman, who launched the free software movement more than 30 years ago, is going on the road in South America to tout the benefits of freedom of software for computers and mobile phones.

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