WIPA News

WIPA Annual General Meeting

Date: 17-Oct-07
Author: Russ Weakley
The WIPA Annual General Meeting is to be held on Tuesday 23 October in Sydney.

A report on the NSW Government Website Style Directive forum

Date: 30-Aug-07
Author: Belinda Lego
There was a full-house for WIPA's first Sydney event - a forum on the recently released NSW Government Website Style Directive.

NSW Government Website Directives Forum

Date: 17-Aug-07
Author: Russ Weakley
WIPA is presenting a forum on the NSW Government Website Style Directive that was released at the end of last year.

FullCodePress - on this weekend

Date: 15-Aug-07
Author: Russ Weakley
Details for the FullCodePress event - when, where, times, how you can help, and ways you can watch, participate.

FullCodePress and accessibility

Date: 26-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
There have been a few comments recently about the lack of an accessibility expert position on the FullCodePress teams. Have we been ignoring accessibility?

FullcodePress news: Not one but two organisation websites!

Date: 24-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
A subcommittee from Webstock and WIPA have been busily assessing the non-profit organisation registrations. The winning organisations cannot be revealed until Saturday 18 August, when our two teams meet.

Australian FullCodePress team captain's choice

Date: 13-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
The Australian team has picked it's captains choice and would like to welcome on board JEFF LOWDER

FullCodePress - new sponsors

Date: 07-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
Adobe has agreed to sponsor the Australian FullCodePress team. We also welcome new sponsors RedSquare and SitePoint.

The Australian and New Zealand teams

Date: 07-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
The Australian and New Zealand FullCodePress teams have been announced.

Finalists for the Australian team

Date: 04-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
The Australian selection panel have selected the following finalists for the Australian FullCodePress team - also from a number of impressive candidates. Again, in no particular order:

Finalists for the New Zealand team

Date: 04-Jul-07
Author: Russ Weakley
After much deliberation, the New zealand selection panel have selected the following finalists for the NZ FullCodePress team from a number of impressive candidates (in no particular order)

FullCodePress Non-profit organisation selection panel announced

Date: 30-Jun-07
Author: Russ Weakley
We're are pleased to announce the selection panel for the non-profit organisations. It'll be their job to select the non-profit organisations that will win a free werbsite on 18 August 2007.

Australian FullCodePress selection panel announced

Date: 30-Jun-07
Author: Russ Weakley
WIPA are pleased to announce the selection panel for the Australian FullCodePress team. It'll be their job to shortlist three candidates for each position, one of whom will be chosen at random for the Australian team.

Registration now closed for FullCodePress teams and organisations

Date: 30-Jun-07
Author: Russ Weakley
Registration for the Australian and New Zealand teams has now closed. We've had over 100 registrations for both teams, and the quality of those applying has been great.

Call for Review: Updated WCAG 2.0 Working Draft

Date: 31-May-07
Author: Judy Brewer
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (WCAG WG) invites you to comment on an updated draft of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0), published on 17 May 2007. WCAG 2.0 addresses accessibility of Web content for people with disabilities.

auDA Panel releases Issues Paper for public comment

Date: 18-May-07
Author: Peter Firminger
auDA's 2007 Names Policy Panel is currently reviewing the policy framework for .au domain names. The Panel has released an Issues Paper, May 2007 which sets out the current situation and invites comment on suggestions and options for change.

FullCodePress - international website in a day competition now open

Date: 18-May-07
Author: Russ Weakley
Webstock and WIPA are extremely pleased to announce the launch of FullCodePress, a new and exciting series of web events. National teams compete against each other to build a website in 24 hrs, putting national pride and web prowess to the tes

Entries are now open for the WA Web Awards 2007

Date: 17-May-07
Author: Russ Weakley
The AWIA has just announced that the Western Australian Web Awards for 2007 are now open! The committee have said that they are already planning an even bigger and brighter event than last year.

WIPA Open for Membership

Date: 07-May-07
Author: Roger Hudson
The recently established Web Industry Professionals Association (WIPA) aims to foster the development of the Web Industry in Australia and provide forums where people who work in all the different facets of the industry can come together and exchange ideas.

Full Code Press (World Wide Web-a-thon) - coming soon!

Date: 15-Dec-06
Author: Russ Weakley
Webstock and WIPA are more than pleased - in fact hugely excited - to announce "World Wide Web-a-thon", the start of an international series of web competitions.

Web Industry news from

Internet based systems for emergency warning, Seminar, Turkey, 23 May 2008
Source: Net Traveller Tom Worthington
17-May-08 17:40
I will be giving a seminar on Internet based systems, for emergency warning and disaster recovery, at Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Reseach Institute, Bogazici University, Turkey on 23 May 2008. The institute is the tsunami watch center for the Eastern Meditarrenean region, as a part of ICG/North East Atlantic and connecting seas tsunani warning system. Visitors are welcome to attend

Permit Management System for UN Sanction Enforcement
Source: Net Traveller Tom Worthington
17-May-08 16:37
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued a request for Expression of Interest in a "Permit Management System Software tool for UN Sanction Enforcement law". This will be a computer based system for tracking permits for trade restricted by UN sanctions (presumably to prevent a repeat of the AWB debacle). The system will have a web interface , with exporters able to apply

9/11 conspiracy theorists secure a mainstream platform in Australia
Source: Trevor Cook
17-May-08 09:49
Unleashed: Unanswered 9/11 questions. This is the sort of thing that gives the Internet a bad name. We all applaud the way that the web can bring more voices into the conversation and I guess the reality that many of those voices belong to lunatics is a reality that we will have to live with. It's disappointing, though, to see the publicly-funded ABC actively encouraging ...

Aqualuma unveils dealer Web site section
Source: Topix
17-May-08 08:02
' Aqualuma, the Australia-based manufacturer of LED underwater-lighting systems, has added a new section to its Web site dedicated to providing dealers with the tools they need to help build their businesses, ...

Office Depot, Google team on small business
Source: Australian Newsagency Blog
17-May-08 07:02
I was interested to see Office Depot and Google have teamed up to help small businesses use online tools in the US.  It extends the reach (and relevance) of each company into the small business space.

3 NJ Sex Offenders To Be Charged With Using MySpace,Facebook
Source: CNN Money
17-May-08 04:27
Three registered sex offenders in New Jersey are accused of surfing News Corp. ' s ( NWS ) MySpace and Google Inc. ' s ( GOOG ) Facebook in violation of their parole.All ...

NYC IxDA Event: Interaction Design Beyond the Web
Source: Topix
17-May-08 03:59
It's time for another NYC IxDA event! This month, Avenue A Razorfish's Andrew Green will talk about Interaction Design on platforms beyond the web.

A Free SEO Tool From StomperNet, Competition From A Cow and Advice For Beginner Bloggers
Source: Entrepreneur's Journey
17-May-08 02:37
Three quick updates for you today, starting with a way cool video and tool from StomperNet’s latest Going Natural 3.0 launch series of videos (if you haven’t opted in to get these free videos, go do it now - you’re missing out!). Assessing Your Website’s SEO with Stomper Site Seer Today (Friday USA time) StomperNet are making ...

Wireless Internet Connection
Source: Internet news
17-May-08 06:55
More and more people are opting for the freedom of wireless broadband, but what does going wireless actually mean?   There are two basic types of wireless connection to the internet, th...

How to speed up your internet connection
Source: Internet news
17-May-08 06:55
Have you ever wondered if you are getting the fastest broadband speeds you are entitled to?   In most cases performing a broadband speed test will show that your ISP is doing the right thing by...

Hedge fund tycoon leads move to oust Yahoo! board
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Business
17-May-08 00:39
BILLIONAIRE hedge fund tycoon Carl Icahn has opened hostilities in a campaign to oust the board of Yahoo! by accusing the internet company's directors of "irrational" and "irresponsible" actions in turning down a $US47.5 billion ($50.6 billion) takeover offer from Microsoft.

Amplify Turns Frustration Into Innovation -- CMS Named as Finalist in ...
Source: Topix
16-May-08 16:53
Amplify, a search engine marketing and digital agency based in Sydney, Australia has been recognised for its web 2.0 Content Management System that melds ease of use and Search Engine Optimisation ...

Icahn moves to replace Yahoo board, restart Microsoft talks (AFP)
Source: Yahoo!7 Business
16-May-08 12:12
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Yahoo and Carl Icahn dueled Thursday as the corporate raider vowed to overthrow the firm's board and the Internet pioneer fired back that the billionaire misunderstood Microsoft's failed takeover bid.

Google Street View cars collect 3D data
Source: cnet Latest Articles
16-May-08 17:13
Google confirmed today it's gathering 3D data along with the photographs it takes for its online Street View service, but says data currently remains "experimental".

Moonlight release puts Silverlight on Linux
Source: Computerworld eBusiness InDepth
16-May-08 14:27
The first public release of Moonlight, which provides a Linux client implementation of Microsoft's Silverlight rich Internet application (RIA) technology, was made available this week.

MYOB Moves Into Online Services
Source: Accounting Comes Alive
16-May-08 11:16
MYOB has moved into the online services sector with its new business grade web hosting solutions, paving the way for its back office business management systems to integrate with small business ...

US online ad revenue hit $21.2B in 2007
Source: Computerworld eBusiness InDepth
16-May-08 14:27
US online ad spending increased 26 percent in 2007 over 2006, as the Google-dominated search format not only remained the market's largest, but also increased its share of the overall pie.

Links for 15 May 2008
Source: stilgherrian
16-May-08 10:14
Here are the web links I’ve found for 15 May 2008, posted automatically. Zero Latency Studio Setup | Hugo Schotman: More information on the studio setup, this time to remove the annoying delay in headphone monitoring. Advanced Podcast studio setup with Skype and Audio Hijack Pro | Hugo Schotman: Even though it dates from 2005, this article ...

Google takes the people out of Street View
Source: Smart Company
16-May-08 10:43

A GlimPSe into the future?
Source: Smart Company
16-May-08 10:43
Google’s Street View is amazing, but the potential commercial fillip for Google has real wow-factor. CHRIS THOMAS