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Are you interested in being an Australian Internet Governance Forum Ambassador?
by Linux Australia Secretary 20 May '13

20 May '13

Cross-posting to the Geelong Linux and open source group list from the linux-aus main list - just in case anyone isn't subscribed to the national list. --K. --- Hi everyone, With thanks to Brianna Laugher for making us aware of this initiative, we wanted to promote the opportunity to become an Australian Internet Governance Forum Ambassador to the Linux and Open Source Community in Australia. The Australian Internet Governance Forum, curated by auDA, has been run for the last few years as an open, collaborative workshop promoting and facilitating discussion on the key topics driving the future of the internet. The 2013 event will be held in Melbourne on 16th-17th October. This year's topics include gTLDs, rights of children online, legal rights and cybercrime and several others. Linux Australia is proud to be working in partnership with auDA and intends to provide financial support (subject to Council approval) to the event, with the specific aim of assisting diversity of representation at the forum. The Forum is specifically looking for Ambassadors to lead discussions on areas of internet governance in which they are passionate, have an interest and in which they could convene a panel of subject matter experts to lead and contribute to debate and workshops. A small number of Ambassadors will be chosen to represent Australia at the global Internet Governance Forum in Bali later in the year. Doubtless this is a fantastic opportunity! If you're interested, please make contact with Paul Szyndler at auDA (CC'd) - and further details are in the press release copied below. With kind regards, Kathy --- auDA launches 2013 Australian Internet Governance Forum and “auIGF Ambassadors” initiative By Paul Szyndler, 6 May 2013 No Comments » .au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA), manager of Australia’s “.au” namespace, is proud to announce the launch of the 2013 Australian Internet Governance Forum (auIGF). The auIGF brings together stakeholders from industry, government, academia and the not-for-profit sector to discuss Internet-related issues, exchange ideas and best practices, and help shape the future of the Internet in Australia. The event will be held on 16 and 17 October 2013 at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne. Its main themes will be: • Legal frameworks and cybercrime • The role of the Internet in breaking down national, social and cultural borders • Children and the Internet – rights and protections • New generic Top Level Domains (new gTLDs) – consumer choice or consumer constraint? To ensure that the auIGF is relevant and responsive to the needs of the Australian community, organisers are seeking the input of stakeholders to identify the Internet-related issues that matter most to them. The organisers are specifically seeking contributions from individuals and organisations that are willing to commit the time, expertise and effort to propose and develop workshops on any topic that relates to both their own area of interest and the broad goals of the auIGF. These “auIGF ambassadors” will be exclusively responsible for developing an auIGF workshop, inviting and confirming local and international speakers, and developing a brief report on the outcomes and discussion topics of the session. Ambassadors will also need to be available to attend the global IGF in Bali between 21 and 25 October, to contribute the outcomes of domestic discussions to relevant workshops and panel discussions and report back on those sessions. Although this will be an unpaid role, auDA will provide funding to cover the travel and accommodation of ambassadors for both the auIGF and global IGF. To nominate as an ambassador, interested parties should send a brief (no more than 1000 words) application to auigf(a)auda.org.au by 31 May 2013. The application should include: a brief personal Curriculum Vitae and, if appropriate, description of the organisation the ambassador works for / represents; contact details for two referees; a detailed statement regarding the proposed workshop, including an explanation of how the session relates to the goals of the auIGF and is of interest to the broader Australian community; a summary of the panellists and speakers that would be invited to participate, including the current linkages and contacts of the applicant that would reasonably facilitate the successful engagement of these invitees; and a statement of commitment to delivering upon the stated requirements expected of an auIGF ambassador. For further information, email auigf(a)auda.org.au. -- Kathy Reid Secretary Linux Australia secretary(a)linux.org.au http://linux.org.au Linux Australia Inc GPO Box 4788 Sydney NSW 2001 Australia ABN 56 987 117 479

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Geelong Linux and Open Source wrap up May 2013
by Kathy Reid 13 May '13

13 May '13

Hi everyone, Hope this note finds you well and a happy Mothers' day to everyone. It's been a little while since the last wrap-up, busy, but there's a couple of things you might want to know about GEELONG MAKERSPACE With thanks to the efforts of George, Doug and the team, the Geelong Makerspace is starting to take off. For more information, search for 'Geelong Hackerspace' on Google Groups. Next meet: Saturday 23 May 1pm - 4pm at GARC, Storrer St Geelong - Melway Map 402 L8 GEELONG HAS A linux.conf.au 2015 BID IN PROGRESS With much kudos to David Bell, a formal linux.conf.au 2015 bid is in progress. Meetings have been held with Business Events Geelong, and the initial thoughts for the bid document have been made publicly available for discussion and comment; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Go-T2XmwXiNshqpMkL_DmlgUmfUtHpozj-JcXMD… ICT GEELONG ICT Geelong has been reinvigorated for 2013. If you'd like to keep in the loop, visit http://www.ictgeelong.com.au/content.php?pid=13&Level=1 for more info. CALL FOR NEWSLETTER ARTICLES FROM LINUX AUSTRALIA Linux Australia recently launched a newsletter (https://www.linux.org.au/news/community/linux-australia-autumn-newsletter) and are seeking contributions for articles around open source, open hardware, Linux and related topics for their next newsletter (due in June). Contact media(a)linux.org.au for more information. NEXT LINUX USERS VICTORIA MEET Will be on Saturday 18th May where Lev Lafayette will be providing an introduction to supercomputers. More info at: http://luv.asn.au/2013/05/18 MELBOURNE WIRELESS - MORE GEELONG NODES We now have a significant number of nodes in Geelong connected to Melbourne Wireless; http://melbourne.wireless.org.au/maps/area?id=52 Geelong's own Ryan Parker-Hill and Andrew van Slageren are heavily involved and would love to hear from you if you're interested in knowing more - just reply to this thread and we'll pass the message on. GOVHACK 1-2 JUNE This is a hack day organised to encourage government agencies to open up their datasets - ie open government and open data. There will be a GovHack in Melbourne, just near Southern Cross station - so easy to get to for Geelong folks. http://www.govhack.org/ or follow @govhackau on Twitter. SOFTWARE FREEDOM DAY Will be on Saturday September 15th. We're not sure if there will be a Melbourne event, or whether there's enough interest to hold a Geelong event. More info at: http://www.softwarefreedomday.org/ NEXT GEELONG OPEN SOURCE MEET Sorry, haven't had time to organise one. If there's a lot of interest, bug me and will get on to it :-) Kind regards, Kathy -- Kathy Reid @KathyReid on Twitter/Identi.ca/IRC etc XMPP: kathyreid(a)jabber.org.au 0418 130 636

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PyCon Australia CfP closes Friday
by Kathy Reid 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Hi everyone, If you're a python programmer, you may be interested in PyCon Australia. Forwarding on behalf of @chrisjrn, who is the conference convenor, Best, Kathy ---- This week marks your last opportunity to submit proposals to present at PyCon Australia 2013, the national conference for the Python programming community, to be held on July 6 and 7 in Hobart, Tasmania. The deadline for proposal submission is Friday April 5, 2013, and more information can be found athttp://pycon-au.org/cfp PyCon Australia is an excellent opportunity to share experience and knowledge with like-minded Python developers from all walks of life -- we attract professional developers from industry, government, science and education, along with enthusiast and student developers. Presentations can be targeted at all skill levels, on any topic related to Python programming. This year, we're welcoming DjangoCon AU under the PyCon Australia umbrella, it'll run on Friday 5 July, before the main conference. Every Django-related proposal we receive in the PyCon Australia CFP will also be considered as part of the DjangoCon AU programme. Our OpenStack Miniconf is running a separate CFP, and first-round submissions close on April 9. Details can be found at the OpenStack Miniconf CFP site (http://tinyurl.com/pyconau-2013-openstack) If you're a first-time Python developer, don't be afraid to submit a presentation -- we're a community-driven conference, and we have a focus on building the next generation of Python programmers. We can't wait to see your proposals. == About PyCon Australia == PyCon Australia is the national conference for the Python Programming Community. The fourth PyCon Australia will be held on July 5--7, 2013 in Hobart, Tasmania, bringing together professional, student and enthusiast developers with a love for developing with Python. PyCon Australia informs the country’s Python developers with presentations, tutorials and panel sessions by experts and core developers of Python, as well as the libraries and frameworks that they rely on. To find out more about PyCon Australia 2013, visit our website at http://pycon-au.org or e-mail us atcontact(a)pycon-au.org. PyCon Australia is presented by Linux Australia (www.linux.org.au) and acknowledges the support of our Platinum sponsor: Australian Computer Society (Tasmanian Branch) (www.acs.org.au) and our Gold Sponsor, Google Australia (www.google.com.au) For full details of our sponsors, see our website. -- -- --Christopher Neugebauer Conference Coordinator and Sponsor Liaison PyCon Australia: Hobart 2013 --http://pycon-au.org -- @pyconau 5–7 July 2013; CFP now open: closes 5 April --http://pycon-au.org/cfp Jabber:chrisjrn@gmail.com -- IRC: chrisjrn on irc.freenode.net -- WWW:http://chris.neugebauer.id.au -- Twitter/Identi.ca: @chrisjrn -- -- Kathy Reid @KathyReid on Twitter, Identi.ca, IRC etc (61) 418 130 636

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FW: INFO SESSION: $500, 000 Funding Opportunity - Skilling the Bay Geelong Future Industry Project
by Kathy Reid 10 Mar '13

10 Mar '13

Hi everyone, forwarding on on behalf of Craig Hill in ICT Geelong, Kind regards, Kathy From: ictgeelongnews-bounces(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au [mailto:ictgeelongnews-bounces@lists.sedconsulting.com.au] On Behalf Of ICT Geelong - News Sent: Sunday, 10 March 2013 9:15 PM To: ictgeelongnews(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au Subject: INFO SESSION: $500, 000 Funding Opportunity - Skilling the Bay Geelong Future Industry Project [Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CE1BFC.C3FD50B0] CRAIG HILL DIRECTOR - SED ADVISORY (GEELONG) B.Comm; Grad. Dip. Finance & Investment. M: 0408 390 930 E: craigh(a)sedadvisory.com<mailto:craigh@sedadvisory.com> www.sedadvisory.com<http://www.sedadvisory.com/> This email and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential and proprietary information and is for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any disclosure, copying, printing or distribution of or taking action based on this information is prohibited. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner at Lateral Plains<http://www.lateralplains.com/>, and is believed to be clean. Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.

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Wrap up of linux.conf.au 2013
by Kathy Reid 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Hi everyone, Was lucky enough to attend linux.conf.au 2013 - highlights blogged at; http://blog.kathyreid.id.au/2013/02/03/wrap-up-of-linux-conf-au-2013/ Kind regards, Kathy -- Kathy Reid @KathyReid on Twitter/Identi.ca/IRC etc XMPP: kathyreid(a)jabber.org.au 0418 130 636

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FW: BRIEFING: Geelong & National Broadband Network 11am Tues 19 Feb 2013
by Kathy Reid 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Hi everyone, Forwarding on behalf of ICT Geelong, Kind regards, Kathy From: ictgeelongnews-bounces(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au [mailto:ictgeelongnews-bounces@lists.sedconsulting.com.au] On Behalf Of ICT Geelong - News Sent: Wednesday, 6 February 2013 8:23 PM To: ictgeelongnews(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au Subject: BRIEFING: Geelong & National Broadband Network 11am Tues 19 Feb 2013 [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Craig\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\GeelongICT.TIF] Note: Please RSVP to Chris Silvestroni by 15th Feb - csilvestroni(a)geelongcity.vic.gov.au<mailto:csilvestroni@geelongcity.vic.gov.au> [Description: Description: Description: NBN Co Briefing 19 Feb.jpg] CRAIG HILL DIRECTOR - SED ADVISORY (GEELONG) B.Comm; Grad. Dip. Finance & Investment. M: 0408 390 930 E: craigh(a)sedadvisory.com<mailto:craigh@sedadvisory.com> www.sedadvisory.com<http://www.sedadvisory.com/> [Description: Description: Description: Description: SED LOGO-EMAIL]<http://www.sedadvisory.com/> This email and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential and proprietary information and is for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any disclosure, copying, printing or distribution of or taking action based on this information is prohibited. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner at Lateral Plains<http://www.lateralplains.com/>, and is believed to be clean. Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.

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FW: INFORMATION SESSION (19th Feb): Digital Futures Fund, Innovation Voucher Program & Technology Voucher Program
by Kathy Reid 06 Feb '13

06 Feb '13

Hi everyone, Forwarding on behalf of ICT Geelong, Kind regards, Kathy From: ictgeelongnews-bounces(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au [mailto:ictgeelongnews-bounces@lists.sedconsulting.com.au] On Behalf Of ICT Geelong - News Sent: Wednesday, 6 February 2013 8:16 PM To: ictgeelongnews(a)lists.sedconsulting.com.au Subject: INFORMATION SESSION (19th Feb): Digital Futures Fund, Innovation Voucher Program & Technology Voucher Program [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: C:\Users\Craig\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Word\GeelongICT.TIF] There will be an Information Session on the Digital Futures Fund, the Innovation Voucher Program and the Technology Voucher Program in Geelong from 1:45pm to 3:00pm on Tuesday 19th February @ the Department of Business & Innovation (69-71 Moorabool St, Geelong). Details of these Program are below. RSVP to Andrew Rofe (Andrew.rofe(a)dbi.vic.gov.au<mailto:Andrew.rofe@dbi.vic.gov.au>) . Other opportunities in March 2013 (referred below) include an expressions-of-interest to meet with the Victorian Government's San Francisco Export Development Manager in Geelong and as well participation in the Super Trade Mission to India. Digital Futures Fund The Digital Futures Fund supports collaborative projects involving the development of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions that transform current business practices and deliver productivity benefits to Victorian small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The adoption of ICT has been demonstrated to drive productivity, innovation and improve the competitiveness of businesses. The program supports SMEs to overcome business challenges through the use of ICT by reducing barriers to specialist ICT resources, knowledge and technical expertise. Expressions of Interest are now open for Stage one of Round two. Applications close at 2pm on Thursday 7 March 2013. More details: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/science-technology-and-innovation… Innovation Voucher Program The Innovation Voucher Program is a new initiative of the Victorian Government that aims to improve the innovation capability and capacity of small and medium companies (SMEs) and publicly funded research organisations (PFROs). The program is separate but complementary to the Technology Voucher Program<http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/science-technology-and-innovation…>. It provides responsive and nimble funding to help SMEs access the facilities and know-how needed to innovate and to help PFROs improve their ability to service industry projects. More details: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/science-technology-and-innovation… Technology Voucher Program The Technology Voucher Program has been developed by the Victorian Government to drive the use of cutting edge technologies and to support Victorian companies to compete locally and globally. The program is separate but complementary to the Innovation Voucher Program<http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/science-technology-and-innovation…>. It provides responsive and nimble funding for businesses wanting to explore the use of technology to create more competitive products and processes. More details: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/industries/science-technology-and-innovation… Meet with San Fran Export Development Manager - USA Export Opportunities for Technology Businesses Brian Carnahan, Export Development Manager from our San Francisco VGBO will be in Melbourne from Monday 4 till Friday 15 March 2013. The Dept of Business & Innovation are planning to invite him to Geelong to talk to businesses that may have an interest in export to the USA. The Americas market will have a particular focus on ICT, lifesciences, automotive, mining and defence. Expressions-of-Interest are invited to meeting with Brian during this period (date and time to be confirmed). Initial RSVP's to Craig Hill (craigh(a)sedconsulting.com.au<mailto:craigh@sedconsulting.com.au>) . Super Trade Mission to India - March 2013 The Victorian Government will lead more than 100 Victorian organisations to India from 11-15 March 2013. This mission follows the highly successful Super Trade Mission to India in February 2012 that generated anticipated additional sales of over $355 million over the new two years. The mission will include sectors of strategic importance to Victoria and India including: automotive, aviation and aerospace, biotech, cleantech, education, food and beverage, ICT, infrastructure and tourism. More details: http://export.business.vic.gov.au/export-markets/countries/super-trade-miss… CRAIG HILL DIRECTOR - SED ADVISORY (GEELONG) B.Comm; Grad. Dip. Finance & Investment. M: 0408 390 930 E: craigh(a)sedadvisory.com<mailto:craigh@sedadvisory.com> www.sedadvisory.com<http://www.sedadvisory.com/> [Description: Description: SED LOGO-EMAIL]<http://www.sedadvisory.com/> This email and any accompanying attachments may contain confidential and proprietary information and is for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that any disclosure, copying, printing or distribution of or taking action based on this information is prohibited. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this email, please notify the author by replying to this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner at Lateral Plains<http://www.lateralplains.com/>, and is believed to be clean. Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately and advise the sender by return email or telephone. Deakin University does not warrant that this email and any attachments are error or virus free.

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Voting now open for Linux Australia Council
by Kathy Reid 19 Jan '13

19 Jan '13

Hi everyone, Just a courtesy note to advise that voting is now open for Linux Australia Council. Successful candidates will be announced at linux.conf.au in Canberra next week. Full disclosure: I am a nominated candidate Forwarding information from Linux Australia below. Kind regards, Kathy == 2013 Council Election == Voting for the council election is now open athttps://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=19 Candidates are (in alphabetical order): President Timothy Ansell (mithro(a)mithis.com) Joshua Hesketh (josh(a)nitrotech.org) Anthony Towns (aj(a)azure.humbug.org.au) Vice president Hugh Blemings (hugh(a)blemings.org) James Iseppi (james(a)iseppi.org) Secretary Julien Goodwin (jgoodwin(a)studio442.com.au) Kathy Reid (kathy(a)kathyreid.id.au) Treasurer Francois Marier (francois(a)fmarier.org) Council Member Timothy Ansell (mithro(a)mithis.com) Hugh Blemings (hugh(a)blemings.org) Bianca Gibson (bianca.rachel.gibson(a)gmail.com) Julien Goodwin (jgoodwin(a)studio442.com.au) James Iseppi (james(a)iseppi.org) Christopher Neugebauer (chrisjrn(a)gmail.com) David Newall (david(a)davidnewall.com) Shaun Nykvist (ninja(a)kangawallafox.com) Kathy Reid (kathy(a)kathyreid.id.au) Clinton Roy (clinton.roy(a)gmail.com) Josh Stewart (josh(a)noisymime.org) You can read the acceptance blurbs by these candidates athttps://www.linux.org.au/membership/index.php?page=view-election&id=19#candidates and if you have any questions for any of them, feel free to ask on the linux-aus mailing list. Voting will remain open until the stroke of midnight (AEST) on January 29th, 2013 and the results will be announced at the Linux Australia AGM at linux.conf.au in Canberra.

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Fwd: BarCampMelbourne 2013 - Registrations now open
by Kathy Reid 19 Jan '13

19 Jan '13

Hi everyone, With thanks to the amazing work of Ben Dechrai, BarCampMelbourne 2013 is back for another year of great presentations, opportunities to connect with like-minded people in the open technology and culture scene and many great conversations. BarCamps have given me some of my most treasured and valued experiences, please consider joining us this year. Kind regards, Kathy -------- Original Message -------- Subject: BarCampMelbourne 2013 Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:25:52 +1100 From: BarCampMelbourne <contact(a)barcampmel.org> To: BarCampMelbourne <contact(a)barcampmel.org> Hi all! You're getting this email because you came to BarCampMelbourne 2012 and I love you. Now, I want you to love me, and register to come to BarCampMelbourne 2013! It's being held in March this year (and hopefully for years to come) so that we have longer nights and warmer days. Same place, same deal, same awesomeness. So, head over to https://bcm2013.eventbrite.com.au/ and tell me you're coming! If you love Lanyrd, you can also mark yourself as attending at http://lanyrd.com/2013/barcampmel/ See you in 2 months, and talk to you every now and then in between. Cheers! Ben P.S. The will be a web site coming shortly, so that you can all grab funky images for your web sites or email sigs to help promote the event.

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[Fwd: [luv-announce] Annual Penguin Picnic, Jan 19]
by Kathy Reid 03 Jan '13

03 Jan '13

Hi everyone, Hope you had a safe and merry holiday season with your loved ones, Just passing on the announcement regarding Linux Users' Victoria annual Penguin Picnic for anyone who may be interested. Kind regards, Kathy ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: [luv-announce] Annual Penguin Picnic, Jan 19 From: "Lev Lafayette" <lev(a)levlafayette.com> Date: Thu, January 3, 2013 11:12 am To: luv-announce(a)luv.asn.au -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Linux Users of Victoria Annual Penguin Picnic will be held on Saturday, January 19, starting at 12.30pm at the Yarra Bank Reserve, Hawthorn. This is just near the intersection of Bridge Road, Burwood Rd, and Creswick Street Google Maps: -37.819794, 145.015785 Melways : 2H H-J 6-7 LUV will be providing various items for the BBQ, e.g., plates, sausages to cater for carnivores, pouletvores, piscevores, and herbivores, bread, onions, and sauces, and fruit. Please bring salads and drinks. The Annual Penguin Picnic is a big social occasion for members of LUV, a great opportunity to see in the new year and LUV's first meeting of the year. Also please note that linux.conf.au will be held in Canberra this year from 28 January to 2 February, 2013. -- Lev Lafayette, mobile: 0432 255 208 http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1855.txt _______________________________________________ luv-announce mailing list luv-announce(a)luv.asn.au http://lists.luv.asn.au/listinfo/luv-announce

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