Category: Australia
South Australian Government Social Media Policy
The South Australian Government has released a Social Media Policy for it’s staff. Basically the dos and don’t of how Government staff are to use Social Media. It is interesting to read through their guidelines and how they intend to harness the power of Social Media. To view the policy, go here: www.espi.sa.gov.au/files/socialmedia_guidelines.pdf The South […]
Read More | ShareThe Sydney Incident – [VIDEO] goes Viral
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Imagine what it would look like if Sydney was destroyed in a natural, or not so natural disaster? i’d hate to think about it. However a British computer wizz has put together this video of our great city left in ruins – and it seems to have gone viral and getting lots of view on […]
Read More | ShareBanner Exchange with SocialMediaNews.com.au
If anyone is looking to promote their business to a targeted audience of social media professionals and enthusiasts – I am interested in banner exchanges with other technology/social media related websites. Various banner sizes available on the site. If interested, please contact me
Read More | SharePowerhouse Museum and Social Media
The Sydney Powerhouse Museum is embracing social media in order to connect with more people and details about the museum’s attractions. This Wednesday The Powerhouse Museum is participating in the worlds first “Ask a Curator” day , an international initiative to connect people with museum curators through social media. On this coming Wednesday September 1st, […]
Read More | ShareRicky Ponting happy for players to use Twitter and Facebook
Ricky Ponting said he is happy for players to use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook while touring England. However the English teams management has banned the use of these social networking sites and have also put clauses in players contracts stipulating the terms. Ponting believes if the players are promoting the game, […]
Read More | ShareBizarre – Mosman Council, HSC Students, Rap music
Am i the only person who think this is a little bizarre. Mosman Council has created a great campaign where HSC students can goto the Mosman library exclusively for periods of time to prepare for their HSC exams. The library will even give the students treats as ‘energy food’ to help their studies. Good stuff […]
Read More | ShareBlackout sends Politicians to Social Media
For all those following the federal election via social media and Twitter do make sure you check out www.election.ly before its all over. As you may well know, the advertising blackout kicked in last night (thank goodness!) and now: 1. Tony Abbott has tweeted for first time in over a month (twice in 17hrs) 2. […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia update, socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au
Hi All, just a quick update re the Social Network i have setup for social media enthusiasts/participants. There was a problem with the Facebook connect application. I have removed this and replaced it with a Twitter connect application for now. I hope to add-in more social login tools, but feel free to use Twitter connect […]
Read More | ShareTwitter Web Application Tracks 2010 Election Voting Intentions In Real Time
We received a tip today on a new Twitter tracking application tool that is collating all the Tweets about the Australian 2010 Federal Election. AUG 2010: A new web application, Election.ly, from PeopleBrowsr, has launched today converting twitter conversations into real time, quantitative data about voting intentions for the upcoming Federal Election. Candidates used to […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia Launched
Hi All, Quick note to let you know i have create a Social Networking site aimed at Social Media enthusiasts in Australia. I hope this gives us a place to chat and network in an informal and relaxed manner. Feel free to check out the Social Network and sign up at: http://socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au/ It is built […]
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