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Tasmania's former DPP Tim Ellis returning to private practice

Law Society president Matthew Verney told 936 ABC Hobart Mr Ellis was considered to be of good character and there was no reason to reject the certificate. "He was convicted of negligence, not an intentional act, and Magistrate Webster was really clear ... >> view original

Electric vehicles and Tasmanian AFL team feature in Labor's budget reply

"We can be the hub for making and ensuring electric transport, as it changes, will be manufactured here in Tasmania," he said. Mr Green hoped the ... The Greens would also redirect 10 per cent of roads funding to build the Hobart northern suburbs light ... >> view original

'The Witcher 3' Developer Reveals This Week's Free DLC, Includes New Armor ...

When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was approaching its release date, developer CD Projekt Red announced that the game would have no retailer-exclusive pre-order DLC and players would be treated to 16 free pieces of downloadable content. CD Projekt Red ... >> view original

Hundreds of thousands of Telstra customers left without phone or internet across ...

Telstra has apologised to hundreds of thousands of customers who were unable to use their phones or internet services overnight. Between 1:30am and 6:30am, Telstra customer were unable to make or receive calls on their mobiles or use the internet or ... >> view original

Baby steps for the Apple Watch revolution

Lorna Ross, director of design at Mayo Clinic Centre for Innovation in the US, in Sydney yesterday. Picture: Britta Campion. Source: News Corp Australia. Apple Watch may be the catalyst that drives wearable technology into mainstream acceptability, but ... >> view original

Qld drivers fined for doing speed limit

POLICE have apologised after two motorists were fined for sticking to the speed limit on a Queensland motorway. QUEENSLAND Police were left red-faced after one of the drivers posted his infringement notice on social media. Zac Murray was surprised to ... >> view original

Dedicated cycling lane announced for notorious Annerley Road in Woolloongabba

A dedicated cycling lane during peak hour will be trialled on a notorious stretch of road in inner Brisbane. Two cyclists have died on Annerley Road in Woolloongabba in the last two years and 34 crashes involved cyclists between 2007 and 2011. Roadside ... >> view original

Google out to win trust with simpler privacy controls

File photo shows the Google logo during a press announcement at Google headquarters in New York. Photo: AFP. Share. Google on Monday made it simpler for people using its popular online services to manage privacy, in a move aimed at bolstering trust. >> view original

Australia gets an exclusive Xbox One bundle with seven indie games

Microsoft today announced a new Xbox One console bundle including seven indie games, available exclusively in Australia. Dubbed the Independent Developers Pack, the bundle includes five full independently-developed titles - #IDARB, The Jackbox Party, ... >> view original

Samsung overtakes Apple in Rs 30000-plus smartphone market in India

KOLKATA | NEW DELHI: Samsung overtook Apple in the super premium, or Rs 30,000-plus, smartphone market in India in the January-April period after more than seven quarters, riding on the success of its latest models and setting the stage for a fierce ... >> view original