telecommunications
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Ranges interrupted
Poor telecommunications is hindering business, social interaction, health and learning online in the Macedon Ranges. A survey conducted across the shire in May identified that more than 70 per cent of respondents were not satisfied with their current reliability. Just under 60 per cent of survey responses referred to being unable to access education. More…
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Firies back tower
Emergency warnings and communications are expected to improve for the previously fire-ravaged Benloch as Telstra moves to install a second telecommunications tower. Telstra has proposed a mobile telecommunications network base station at Feeneys Lane under the Victorian Mobile Black Spot Program, and local firies are backing the move. Benloch Fire Brigade captain Gary Deer said…