Microsoft Corp is close to naming a new chief executive, most likely its cloud-computing head Satya Nadella, a source close to the matter said on Thursday, concluding a five-month long search for a heavy-hitter to lead the world’s largest software company. As part of the move, co-founder Bill Gates may step aside as Chairman but […]
Usernames and passwords of some of Yahoo’s email customers have been stolen and used to gather personal information about people those Yahoo mail users have recently corresponded with, the company said Thursday. Yahoo didn’t say how many accounts have been affected. Yahoo is the second-largest email service worldwide, after Google’s Gmail, according to the research […]
Google’s fourth-quarter earnings rose 17 percent even though a long-running slump in its online ad prices deepened. The performance announced Thursday indicates that Google is still struggling to close the gap between the rates for ads shown on mobile devices and those on personal computers. Advertisers haven’t been willing to pay as much to reach […]
Samsung has finally unveiled its Galaxy Note 3 Neo phablet, without revealing the price details. The news was confirmed via Samsung Poland, which also announced that the Galaxy Note 3 Neo will be available in two variants: a 3G and an LTE model dubbed Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+. The press note by Samsung Poland […]
Twelve Teaching Academies for Professional Practice to be established across the state $1.6 million commitment from the Victorian Coalition Government Coalition Government supporting communities Minister responsible for the Teaching Profession, Peter Hall, today launched a $1.6 million initiative aimed at improving the quality of teacher education. Launching the Expressions of Interest process today, Mr Hall said the […]
$5 million Victorian Coalition Government new initiative to support small business SuccessMap designed to help stimulate growth and resilience in Victorian small businesses Coalition Government supporting communities Over 500 Victorian small businesses will benefit from a Victorian Coalition Government initiative to help them grow their businesses. Minister for Innovation Services and Small Business Louise Asher today announced […]
Credit and debit card fees slashed from 10% to 5% Passengers no longer penalised for not paying with cash First customer win from the Victorian Coalition Government’s major overhaul of the taxi industry Taxi passengers paying their fare with a credit or debit card will pay less from 1 February 2014, with the fee for paying electronically […]
Minister for Health launches comprehensive plan to prevent heart disease Victorian Coalition Government commits $21.9 million over four years Victorian Coalition Government investing in health services for Victorian families The Victorian Coalition Government today released the state’s first comprehensive plan to prevent heart disease and boost access to vital cardiac care services. Visiting one of Victoria’s premier […]
Geoff Lee MP, Member for Parramatta said the introduction of tough new laws in a specially convened session of the NSW Parliament was necessary to combat drug and alcohol-fuelled violence. The new laws include: Eight year mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted under new one punch laws where the offender is intoxicated by drugs or alcohol, 1.30am lockouts […]
Victorians have been put on alert to plan for the heat, with soaring temperatures predicted for this weekend and into next week. The Health Minister, David Davis said Melbourne’s temperature was predicted to hit 35 and 41 at the weekend, with scorchers also predicted for most regions of the State. “Victoria’s Heat Health Alert System was developed […]