Plan for rural digital TV unveiled
The Federal Government has unveiled plans for a satellite service to provide digital television coverage in regional blackspots.
View ArticleCobb fears regional broadband blackhole
Fast broadband access looks set to bypass smaller towns in far west New South Wales, according to the federal Member for Calare, John Cobb.
View ArticleWhy do we need broadband?
The future of broadband has been a focus of policy debate surrounding the 2010 federal election.
View ArticleFarmer plays down importance of broadband in the election
Most farmers from Central NSW say the national broadband network will not be a major voting issue for them.
View ArticleCouncil eyes independents over broadband plans
A local council lobby group says it is going to capitalise on the three federal independent MPs' negotiations with Labor and the Coalition.
View ArticleWomen take part in online health forum
Women in central and far west New South Wales are taking part in a national internet forum to learn more about health in the 40s.
View ArticleBureau to revamp weather forecast website
The way the Bureau of Meteorology provides its weather forecasts across New South Wales is set to change.
View ArticleNBN station to be built in Bourke
Bourke will be the site of a satellite ground station as part of the National Broadband Network.
View ArticleCentral West Western Plains Rural Report, Friday August 16, 2013
NSW Farmers Assocation on the possibility of a grain co-operative, Forbes goat producer goes from the Ekka to Brazil, Coonabarabran farmer comments on the viability of a Coalition promise to fix mobile...
View ArticleLobby group calls for increased computer access in NSW prisons
A criminal justice advocate wants computers more readily available in NSW prisons.
View ArticlePower of the pen still holds sway on Yeoval's Satellite Weekly
For 60 years, Yeoval's community newsletter Satellite Weekly has hit the streets bringing all the local news.
View ArticleGoogle Maps' 'incorrect' outback travel times could be deterring tourists,...
Business owners in south-west Queensland are worried that "incorrect" travel times on Google Maps are deterring tourists from making the trip to the bush.
View ArticleForeign aid under fire on social media with calls to 'help our own' during...
Some posts and memes on social media want foreign aid cut until Australians get back on their feet after natural disasters. But is this too simplistic?
View ArticleCountry Press Australia and Deakin University study into regional news decline
The largest study of country newspapers ever undertaken in Australia is hoping to develop sustainable models that can help the declining regional media landscape survive into the future.
View Article#buyfromthebush calls on city consumers to keep small-town shops open during...
A social media campaign quickly gathers followers as it shines a light on drought-affected towns struggling to maintain their businesses, and encourages people to buy remotely in the lead-up to Christmas.
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