Category Archives: Media

Landmark Internet Copyright Ruling

The Australian Federal Court has dealt a massive blow to the copyright infringement crusaders, ruling today that the provision of internet service does not represent the approval of copyright infringement, or the responsibility to police potentially copyright infringing activities in the provision of that internet service. iiNet Wins! Film Industry Case Torn to Shreds Pending [...]

Geelong Stokesvertiser

Once again, the Geelong Advertiser has dramatically skewed it’s news coverage towards a single story about the Geelong Football Club – yesterday’s arrest of Mathew Stokes on charges of purchasing, possessing and trafficking cocaine. No doubt a major story, and worthy of coverage. But here’s the list of stories deemed “headlines” on their website: The [...]

Newsflash!

In a quite literal “Newsflash” – keep an eye on the guy “working” at his computer in the left of the frame in this live-to-air news cross. I particularly love his reaction when his colleague points out that the live cross is underway. Pure comedy gold.

Gotta Love Simpsons Fans

Victoria’s largely still-born new transport ticketing system – Myki – has come in for a lot of flack in recent weeks, particularly regarding overcharging and broken down smartcard readers. Well, at least some Melbourne commuters are keeping a sense of humour amongst the chaos. In a clear reference to the following episode of The Simpsons, [...]

Apple iTunes Price Gouging in Australia?

With more than a few under-my-breath chuckles, I read with interest the following article posted in/on the Fairfax newspapers/sites this morning by noted Australian financial commentator, Michael Pascoe: Apple Bites Australia for Profit An interesting read, and on the surface, he makes some excellent points. The difference in pricing between the Australian and US iTunes [...]

Chooseday?

In another episode of “Bizarre Entries in the Foxtel EPG”, I stumbled across this one this evening: “Chooseday Night Football”? Now, take careful note that it is currently “TUESDAY”. I thought it might have been some kind of clever piece of nomenclature based around the day of the week, that might have been promoting some [...]

Worst Thought Out Headline Ever

This is definitely one of the stupidest pieces of journalistic “nuff nuffiness” I’ve ever seen. But what else would we expect from the Geelong Advertiser? “Second Man Faces Murder Charge Over Norlane Harpoon Killing” screams the headline. Second Man Faces Murder Charge Over Norlane Harpoon Killing Murder charge? Harpoon killing? Hang on a second, the [...]

Rupert Just Doesn’t Get It

Further proof that News Limited boss Rupert Murdoch simply does not understand the internet has emerged with the news that his “pay wall” – where readers have to pay to access online content provided by News Limited – is likely to commence soon within at least part of his Australian operations – namely The Australian [...]

Flogging A Horse Until It Is Dead

Nobody doubts the amazing success of MasterChef Australia for Network Ten. A lot of people – myself NOT included – were clearly very interested in the show. Not content with the amazing ratings, we got hit with Celebrity MasterChef Australia – *yawn* – and Junior MasterChef Australia is expected to air in 2010, along with [...]

New V8 Season Warming Up

With the move of Triple 8 to Holden for 2010, the new V8 season is getting warmed up, and the internet forums are alive with chatter and predictions. Bring it on!