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Innovation grants slashed to save $707m: Budget 08

Commercial Ready, a SME grants program that subsidised innovation and commercialisation, was scrapped in this week's federal Budget — a move that will save AU$707 million over four years.
ISP filtering to get Fed govt subsidy: Budget 08

ISPs will be granted a one-off government subsidy towards the cost of installing filtering technology as part of the Rudd government's AU$125.8 million cybersafety plan.
Access Card's death saves AU$1.2bn: Budget 08

Abolishing the previous government's national identity card — dubbed the Access Card — means Labor will save over AU$1 billion, according to the Federal budget.

I'm a celebrity, don't back me up
Celebrity comes with its perks — free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time — and disadvantages — constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Lies, damned lies and telco stupidity
Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.
Dear carriers: More walking, less talking
Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
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