Microsoft

IE 8 has been catching on since its release five months ago, but Microsoft is hoping to leave behind aging IE 6 as well as much-maligned Vista after Windows 7 operating system launches in October.

Despite being released nine years ago, IE 6 still claims 27.2 per cent of the browser market, according to figures released in July by Net Applications.

“The reason to still be on IE 6 at this point is lack of awareness, or the ‘good-enough’ problem that people are satisfied with what they are using,” said Amy Barzdukas, general manager of IE and consumer security at Microsoft.

“Particularly in this economy, it is difficult to be cavalier and just say update to IE 8.”

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Silvagni – formerly Bailey – will join comedian Vince Sorrenti to host the eight-part family-friendly program, which will air from October 11.

The former model, who came to notice as the youngest ever co-host on quiz show Sale of the Century, most recently appeared on Melbourne Weekender.

But the mother of three said she was looking forward to getting back in the limelight.

“I’ve been doing a lot of Victorian things so it’s nice to be out and doing national things again,” Silvagni told AAP.

“Working with families, and not just adult family members but kids as well, (and) travelling around Australia just sounded like the complete package for me.”

Each episode of the new program will feature two families who are required to cook a three-course meal in 30 minutes using some mandatory ingredients and some of their own flavours.

Food experts, who will change each week, will judge the creations.

Filming started in the NSW town of Mudgee on Saturday, while another episode will be shot on the Sydney Harbour foreshore on Sunday.

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Dylan was about a two-hour drive south of New York City in Long Branch on July 23 as part of a tour with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp that was to play at a baseball stadium.

Long Branch business administrator Howard Woolley says a 24-year-old police officer apparently was unaware of who Dylan is and asked him for identification.

The singer of such classics as ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ wasn’t carrying any, so police took him back to his hotel, where tour staff vouched for him. No charges were filed.

How did it feel? A Dylan publicist hasn’t returned a telephone call seeking comment.

Foxtel

Foxtel CEO Kim Williams said recently:

“Our results have been built on a continued commitment to innovation and investment and to providing our customers with a great value entertainment option – which we have developed through extensive customer research and daily customer feedback to our dedicated customer centre.

“While there are some welcome signs that the economy is starting to rebound, conditions still remain economically challenging with unpredictable outcomes for business and this will clearly provide Foxtel with some challenges in maintaining its growth momentum – especially with potential increases in unemployment and the unpredictability in the positive movement in consumer sentiment”.

The Australian Masters announced today a multi-year broadcast partnership with the Nine Network and FOX SPORTS.

In 2009, Nine will broadcast live coverage from Kingston Heath Golf Club on each of the four days with FOX SPORTS also providing live coverage on pay television.

Nine will also incorporate The Today Show into its Australian Masters coverage, featuring interviews with key players and showcasing the world class course at Kingston Heath.

Commenting on the partnership, David Rollo, Vice President-Director of Golf, IMG Australia said:

“Nine and FOX SPORTS have a rich history of broadcasting world class sporting events and IMG is thrilled to enter into this partnership.  The change programme and vision we set out for the Masters late last year is being realised and based on the unprecedented interest this will be Australia’s hottest sporting ticket this coming summer.

As we fully expect the event to be a sell out, fans disappointed not to have secured a ticket will still have the opportunity to experience the event on Nine and FOX SPORTS.”

Jeffrey Browne, Executive Director of the Nine Network, said it was exciting to welcome such a high profile event to Nine’s Wide World of Sports:

“Our brand is built on bringing the best world class events to Australian viewers and the Australian Masters fits perfectly, preceding our summer of International Cricket and our Winter Olympic Games coverage from Vancouver.”

David Malone, CEO of FOX SPORTS said that the Australian Masters was an exceptional addition to the extensive coverage of international golf tournaments that FOX SPORTS already offered viewers across its five dedicated channels.

“Golf is a popular sport with our subscribers and we are delighted that we can continue to provide them complete live coverage of the Australian Masters.”

The Australian Masters will be held at Kingston Heath Golf Club from 12 – 15 November, 2009 and is proudly supported by the Victorian Government.

Inglis was arrested at his western suburbs home today and questioned by police over an attack on his partner, which left her with a black eye.

Inglis was later questioned by police and charged with recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault before being bailed to appear in Sunshine Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, the Herald Sun reports.

Kyle and Jackie O are nominated for a stunt called Heartless Hotline.

The full list of finalists can be seen after the jump.

The finalists:

(C= Country; P = Provincial; N = NonMetropolitan; M = Metropolitan)

MOST POPULAR STATION MANAGER

• James Barrett, 6MM/Coast FM, Mandurah, WA, West Coast Radio C
• Raelene Hutchison, 981 RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Joel Gosper, 981 2NM/98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Antony Manton, Sea FM/Heart 107.3, Hobart, TAS, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Campbell Stewart, Sea FM/Hot FM, Cairns, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Ryan Gracie, i98, Wollongong, NSW, Win Corporation P
• Andy Mathers, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Richard Barker, B105/Triple M, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo M
• Linda Wayman, Mix 94.5FM/92.9FM, Perth, WA, Austereo M
• Peter Maynard, SA FM/Triple M, Adelaide, SA, Austereo M
• Sean Ryan, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE

• John Pearce, 2GO Remote Breakfast Studio, 107.7 2GO, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media
• Max Healey and Nicholas Furgiuele, D-Star Spins, Fairfax Radio Syndication, Sydney, NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
• Matt Steadman and Brett Kelly, Austereo Melbourne Studios, Fox FM/Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo

BEST NEWCOMER ON-AIR

• Jack Ridley, Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Kristen Henry, Magic 93.1 FM, Riverland, SA, Fairfax Radio Network C
• Matthew Worland, 97.3 Coast FM, Mandurah, WA, West Coast Radio C
• Adam Lavelle, 96.9 Star FM, Shepparton, VIC, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Nehal Alavi, The Edge 96.1, Western Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network P
• Kiri Martin, The Edge 96.1, Western Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network P
• Jack Laurence, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Jason Allen, NX FM, Newcastle, NSW, Austereo P
• Sonia Kruger, Mix 106.5, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• Mark Levy, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• Ryan Shelton, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Michael Slater, 2KY, Sydney, NSW, Tabcorp M

BEST NEWCOMER OFF-AIR

• Shaun Conroy, Rebel FM 90.5, Beaudesert, QLD, Rebel Radio Network C
• Onika-Lee Stewart, 96.5 FM/98FM, Geraldton, WA, Redwave Media C
• Anita Buda, 5SE/96.1 Star FM, Mount Gambier, SA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Marc Dwyer, 107.7 2GO/101.3 Sea FM, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Sarah Tenni, Hot FM, Cairns, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Ashleigh Hudson, 104.7/MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Kristina Andrews, 91.9 Sea FM/92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Dav Ver Der Meer, Mix 94.5, Perth, WA, Austereo M
• Michael Eva, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Carly Humby, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Brendan Beale, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST MUSIC PERSONALITY

• Angela Frino, Mixx FM, Swan Hill, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Katie Jones, 97.7 Snow FM, Cooma, NSW, Capital Radio C
• Mark Vale, 93.1 Real FM, Mudgee, NSW, Super Network C
• Dave Peters, 8HA, Alice Springs, NT, Alice Springs Commercial Broadcasters C
• Shayne Sinclair, 101.3 Sea FM, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Big K, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Matt Sutton, 91.9 Sea FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Fyona Smith, 92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Dylan Lewis, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Jamie Row, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Dave Higgins, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Rod Maldon, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Mike Fitzpatrick, Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M

BEST TALK PRESENTER

• Anthony Zanos, Furniture One Brekky Club, 2RE, Taree, NSW, Super Network C
• Adrian Renzi, Territory Today, 8HA, Alice Springs, NT, Alice Springs Commercial Broadcasters C
• Glenn Wilson, Goldfields Today, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Janeen Hosemans, The Morning Wireless Program, 1503 2BS Gold, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
• Craig ‘Lowie’ Low, Lowie vs America, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Mike Welsh, Mike Welsh Drive Show, 2CC, Canberra, ACT, Capital Radio P
• Mandy Shepherd, Coast To Coast Breakfast, TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
• Ray Hadley, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• Derryn Hinch, 3AW Drive, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
• Neil Mitchell, 3AW Mornings, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
• Leon Byner, FiveAA, Adelaide, SA, DMG Radio Australia M

BRIAN WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD

• Laura Tunstall, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
• Clinton Maynard, 2UE, Sydney, NSW, Fairfax Radio Network
• Jason Morrison, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network

BEST ON-AIR TEAM

• Zoo FM Breakfast, Elliot Kinsela & Lia Crowley, Zoo FM, Dubbo, NSW, Super Network C
• 969 Star FM’s Adam and Joe, Adam Lavelle and Joe Gleeson , 96.9 Star FM, Shepparton, VIC, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Fishy Friday, Janeen Hosemans & Peter Harrison, 1503 2BS Gold, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
• Mike E & Carmela, The Edge 96.1, Western Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network P
• River 949’s Ruby and Dave Show, River 949, Ipswich, QLD, Grant Broadcasters P
• Banksy & Steve Breakfast, Banksy & Steve, Hot FM, Townsville, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Mark and Caroline for Breakfast, Mark Darin and Caroline Hutchinson, 92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Scotty & Nige for Breakfast, Scott Masters & Nigel Johnson, 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Hughesy & Kate, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Meshel, Ash, Kip & Luttsy, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• The Kyle & Jackie O Show, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC

• George Mihalos, Vinyl Revival, 2XL, Cooma, NSW, Capital Radio NM
• Lauren Richardson, Holmsey & Flan, Something Different for Breakfast, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato NM
• Simon Baggott, Paul, Moyra and Baggs, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Ben Latimer, Jonesy and Amanda in the Morning, WS FM, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• Sacha French, Hughesy and Kate Breakfast Show, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Sam Cavanagh, Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Brooke Powell, The Cage, Triple M, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo M

BEST SHOW PRODUCER – TALK & CURRENT AFFAIRS

• Andrea Moore, 2BS Talk Producer, 1503 2BS Gold, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters
• Sophie Onikul, The Ray Hadley Morning Show, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
• Justin Smith, 3AW Mornings, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network
• Tom Menzies, FiveAA, Adelaide, SA, DMG Radio Australia

BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS COMMENTATOR

• Ray Hadley, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network
• Howard Sattler, 6PR, Perth, WA, Fairfax Radio Network
• Neil Mitchell, 3AW Mornings, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network
• Derryn Hinch, 3AW Drive, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network

BEST SPORTS PRESENTER

• Geoff Mann, 2DU, Dubbo, NSW, Super Network C
• Matthew Worland, The Coast Rub Down, Coast FM, Mandurah, WA, West Coast Radio C
• Glenn Wilson, Saturday Sports, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• John Piva, 4CA, Cairns, QLD, Prime Radio P
• Steve Allan, 2GO’s Locker Room, 107.7 2GO, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Daniel Leach, RadioWest Sports, 6TZ RadioWest, Bunbury, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Gerald (Kiwi G) Morunga, 104.7 Balls N All, 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Ray Hadley, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• Rex Hunt, 3AW Football, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
• Andrew Martin, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• James Brayshaw, Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• ‘Rabs’ Ray Warren, Dead Set Legends, Triple M, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST NEWS PRESENTER

• Ashleigh Brown, 2GN, Goulburn, NSW, Capital Radio C
• Sarah Taylor, 3WM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Lois Chislett, 3YB, Warrnambool, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Charles Croucher, B-Rock FM 99.3, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
• Rod McLeod, 92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Hamish Finlay, 105.7 The River, Albury, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Alex Jackson, 101.7 HO-FM, Hobart, TAS, Grant Broadcasters P
• Renee Shearer, MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Glenn Daniel, WS FM, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network (FM) M
• Kristy Warner, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia (FM) M
• Susannah Wilson, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo (FM) M
• Geoff Field, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo (FM) M
• Steve Blanda, 2UE, Sydney, NSW, Fairfax Radio Network (AM) M
• Tony Tardio, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network (AM) M
• David Armstrong, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network (AM) M
• Jane Doyle, FiveAA, Adelaide, SA, DMG Radio Australia (AM) M

BEST PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• Cameron Williams, 97.7 Snow FM, Cooma, NSW, Capital Radio C
• Damien Willoughby ‘Will’, 3SR FM/Star 96.9, Shepparton, VIC, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Dayle Richardson, 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Allan Cameron, 101.3 Sea FM /107.7 2GO, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Mike Duncan, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Barry Keohane, MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Ross Turner, 91.9 Sea FM /92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Ryan Rathbone, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Dave Cameron, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Mitch Braund, B105, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo M
• Derek Bargwanna, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST MUSIC DIRECTOR

• Katie Jones, 97.7 Snow FM, Cooma, NSW, Capital Radio C
• George Mihalos, 2XL, Cooma, NSW, Capital Radio C
• Nick Day, 1503 2BS Gold / 99.3 B-Rock FM, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
• Fyona Smith, 92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Trent Towson, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Brendan ‘Brendo’ Englebrecht, 104.9 Star FM, Albury, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Matthew Eggleston, NX FM, Newcastle, NSW, Austereo P
• Kate Casey, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Estelle Paterson, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Scott Baker-Smith, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Alex Abela, SA FM, Adelaide, SA, Austereo M

BEST PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR

• Steve White, 90.9 Sea FM /92.5 Gold FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Peta-Jayne Habner, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato NM
• Zak Davies, 104.7 / MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo NM
• Jacqui Murphy, Gold 104.3 FM, Melbourne, VIC, Australian Radio Network M
• Kate Hurley, Mix 106.5 FM, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• Tanya Simpson, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Tim Dwyer, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M

BEST STATION SALES ACHIEVEMENT

• Radio Hunter Valley, 981 2NM/98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• RadioWest/Hot FM Kalgoorlie, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• South West Sales Team, RadioWest/Hot FM, Bunbury, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Flow Fm Sales Team, Flow FM, Kapunda, SA, W&L Phillips P
• 104.7 Sales Team, 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Mix 106.3 Sales Team, Mix 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Nova 106.9 Sales Team, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• 97.3 FM Direct Sales Team, 97.3 FM, Brisbane, QLD, Australian Radio Network M
• 2Day FM Sales Team, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST DIRECT SALESPERSON

• Charlie Walker, 756 RadioWest, Busselton, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Anna Zikovic, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Ashlee O’Brien, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Jenni Puccini, 6MM/Coast FM, Mandurah, WA, West Coast Radio C
• Jacki Miles, Hot FM/Sea FM, Rockhampton, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Leoni Leonard, Hot FM/Sea FM, Mackay, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Heath Griggs, 100.9 Sea FM/Heart 107.3, Hobart, TAS, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Marcus Ryder, Fox FM/Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Jenna Nies, 97.3 FM, Brisbane, QLD, Australian Radio Network M
• Shea Morrison, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Anthony Colreavy, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Toni Lancaster, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST AGENCY SALESPERSON

• Karyn French, 100.9 Sea FM/Heart 107.3, Hobart, TAS, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Geoff Browne, Regional Mediaworks, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Simon Mikulich, Regional Mediaworks, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Marie Angelski, Regional Mediaworks, VIC, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Katherine Frost, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Warren Moore, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• Lauren Duncan, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST MULTIMEDIA EXECUTION

• Tall Ships, Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo
• Sing With Stevie, ARN Solutions, Classic Hits Network, ARN
• Waterwise Widget, Brett Sandler & Shiobhan Baster, Nova 937, Perth, WA, DMG Radio Australia
• B105’s Yummy Mummies, Haylie Price, B105, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo

BEST DOCUMENTARY

• Barack Obama Inauguration 2009, Craig ‘Lowie’ Low, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Kids In Space, Craig Huth, Max FM 107.3, Taree, NSW, Super Network NM
• Victorian Bushfire Tribute, Matt Clark, 107.7 2G0/101.3 Sea FM, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Obama Becomes President, Blake Gibson, 2UE, Sydney, NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
• Anzac Day Vignettes, Geoff Bickerton, Tom Bourne, Wade Howland, Martin Kubitzky & Tony Bellette, Mix 102.3FM, Adelaide, SA, Australian Radio Network M
• Black Saturday, Sideshow Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST MUSIC SPECIAL

• 2NM’s December All Stars, 98.1 2NM/98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• The Hunter’s Choice, 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Running On Diesel, Fyona Smith, Ross Turner & Ryan Khay, 92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Big K’s Download Show – Jessica Mauboy, Big K, 90.9 Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Carey’s Countdown, Simon Carey, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato P
• Chris-Mas-Isaak, Marnie Titheradge, Robert Wood and Bruno Bouchet, Mix 106.5, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• The Original Top 40, 2CH, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie Coldplay Breakfast, Merrick Watts, Tim Ross & Kate Ritchie, Nova 969, Sydney , NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Pink Meet & Greet, David Konsky, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST SPORTS EVENT COVERAGE

• NRL Forum, Steve Allan & Greg Clark, 107.7 2GO, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Olympians Touching Down, Paddy Gerrard, Ciel Stowe, Ignatius McBride, 101.3 Sea FM, Central Coast, NSW, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• The Mountain, Luke Winter, 747 RadioWest, Esperance, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media NM
• Olympic Games Coverage 2008, 2GB Sport/Ray Hadley, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• AFL Grand Final 2008 – Geelong v Hawthorn, Rex Hunt, Tony Leonard, Robert Walls, Tony Shaw & David King, 3AW, Melbourne, VIC, Fairfax Radio Network M
• 2008 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, SEN AFL Football Commentary Team, SEN 1116, Melbourne, VIC, Pacific Star Network M
• AFL Grand Final 2008, Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M

BEST STATION PROMOTION

• Say it with a Song, Peter Deppeler & Andrea Waycott, Mixx FM, Colac, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• If the Shoe Fits, Liana Lambert & Stephany Winter, Sea FM, Bundaberg/Maryborough, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Who Wants to be a Jock On Air, 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Star 104.5’s $150,000 Beat The Rock Star, Star 104.5 Product Team, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Lisa’s Ladies Lunch with Kate Ritchie, Star 104.5 Breakfast Promotions, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Chance of a Lifetime, Peta-Jayne Habner, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato P
• Identity Theft, Tania Kimmins, Rob Sharples, Ryan Gracie and Tia Robins, i98, Wollongong, NSW, Win Corporation P
• Dicko The Wrestler, Kimberly Mannaa, Vega 91.5 FM, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• The Big Quokka, 92.9 Content and Integration, 92.9 FM, Perth, WA, Austereo M
• Tall Ship Adventure, Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Kyle and Jackie O’s Heartless Hotline, Chrissie Maus, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST SALES PROMOTION

• Captain Costcutter, 2GN, Goulburn, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Can You Rain Dance, Stephany Winter & Liana Lambert, 101.9 Sea FM/93.1 Sea FM, Fraser Coast/Bundaberg, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Dob In Your Dad, 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• Rockin’ Rooster, Star 104.5 Breakfast Promotions, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Laptops + Steamroller = Awesome, 104.7 Product Team, 104.7, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Cam & Lisa’s Canberra Milk Kids, MIX 106.3 Product Team, MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• 2UE Rebranding to 2UE-Wii, 2UE, Sydney, NSW, Fairfax Radio Network M
• $50 Million Power Ball, Sara Hailes, Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, DMG Radio Australia M
• Hamish and Andy Go Totally Nuts in Beijing, James Bayes and Julie Anne Longano, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M

BEST NETWORKED PROGRAM

• ACE Radio Country Today, Sandra Moon, 3WM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Network C
• The Dirty 30, Trent McCurdy, VIC, ACE Radio Network C
• Access All Areas, Danni McCallum, RadioWest, Narrogin, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Lowie vs America, Craig ‘Lowie’ Low, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• The Benchwarmers, Ant & Becs, Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• The Hit List with Matty and Renee, Sea FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Continuous Call Team, 2GB, Sydney, NSW, Macquarie Radio Network M
• Hughesy & Kate’s Sunday Sleep In, Nova 100, Melbourne, VIC, DMG Radio Australia M
• Merrick & Rosso & Kate Ritchie, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• The Kyle & Jackie O Hour of Power, 2Day FM, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M

BEST SYNDICATED AUSTRALIAN PROGRAM

• Take 40 Australia, MCM Entertainment, Melbourne, VIC
• The Hot Hits, MCM Entertainment, Melbourne, VIC
• My Generation, MCM Entertainment, Melbourne, VIC
• Remembrance Day: The 90th Anniversary, Radiowise Media Networks, Sydney, NSW

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMMERCIAL

• Teller’s Restaurant, Angela Frino & John Spelling, Mixx FM, Swan Hill, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Star City Memorabilia, Tamara Heinjus, 6KG RadioWest, Kalgoorlie, WA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Selga – Buckle Up, David Sell, 5SE/96.1 Star FM, Mount Gambier, SA, Macquarie Southern Cross Media C
• Disclaimer – Laura Dean Financial, Rob Sharples, i98, Wollongong, NSW, Win Corporation P
• Grow Some Balls – Man Torque, Rob Sharples, i98, Wollongong, NSW, Win Corporation P
• Hymark Furniture ‘Barry’, S Crate & J Howard, LA FM, Launceston, TAS, Grant Broadcasting P
• Kingston Aquarium, Matt Jones, Tony Menzie, Kevin Kopfstein, Sea FM /Heart 107.3, Hobart, TAS, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• The Chocolate Room, Stu Campbell, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato P
• Going Up – AMI, Cameron Horn, WS FM, Sydney, NSW, Australian Radio Network M
• Chill at On The Run, Eddie Bye & John Curran, Nova 919, Adelaide, SA, DMG Radio Australia M
• Bloo.com.au, Matt Dickson, Mix 94.5/92.9 FM, Perth, WA, Austereo M
• Ooh! Aah!, Jonathan Williams, Triple M/Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M

BEST STATION PRODUCED COMEDY SEGMENT

• The Marriage Is Up Cup, Jon Vertigan, 3YB, Warrnambool, VIC, ACE Radio Network C
• Stars In The Pub, Wil McNally, 93.1 Real FM, Mudgee, NSW, Super Network C
• Kristen Henry, Magic 931 FM, Riverland, SA, Fairfax Radio Network C
• Computer Generated Crazy Call, Kristian McKenna, 91.9 Sea FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• History Never Repeats… Except For Today, Alex Flack, Star 104.5, Central Coast, NSW, DMG Radio Australia P
• Underbelly – Blood Thirsty, Paul Holmes & Sean Flanagan, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato P
• Disclaimer Man, Luke Bradnam, 102.9 FM, Gold Coast, QLD, Hot Tomato P
• The Rudds, Jamie Dunn, Ian Calder and Andrew Heynemann, 4BC, Brisbane, QLD, Fairfax Radio Network M
• Oh Yes, Yes, That’s The Spot, Action Battle Team , Nova 937 , Perth, WA, DMG Radio Australia M
• Evil Rosso Prank, Tim Ross & Kate Ritchie, The Merrick, Rosso and Kate Ritchie Breakfast Show, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Hamish & Andy, Hamish & Andy, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M

BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

• Fix It Up For Free, 3YB, Warrnambool, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• 2NM Power FM Black Coal Cup Day, 981 2NM/98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• 2BS Bathurst Lions Club Christmas Miracle Appeal, Noela Sikora, 1503 2BS Gold / 99.3 B-Rock FM, Bathurst, NSW, Bathurst Broadcasters C
• Jessie’s Journey, 92.7 Mix FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Marty & Erica’s Camp Quality Convoy For Kids, Marty Haynes, Erica Hodge, Tania Kimmins, i98, Wollongong, NSW, Win Corporation P
• Canberra FM Victorian Bushfire Appeal, Zak Davies & Ashleigh Hudson, 104.7/MIX 106.3, Canberra, ACT, ARN/Austereo P
• Bushfire Appeal, Fox FM/Triple M, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• A Concert For Rob, Kylie Kersten, SA FM, Adelaide, SA, Austereo M
• B105’s Christmas Appeal, Labby, Camilla & Stav, B105, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo M

BEST ACHIEVEMENT IN PRODUCTION

• Trent McCurdy, 3WM/Mixx FM, Horsham, VIC, ACE Radio Broadcasters C
• Sam Phelps/Jarrad Brooke, 1287 2TM/FM 92.9, Tamworth, NSW, Super Network C
• Brett Smith, 98.1 Power FM, Muswellbrook, NSW, Grant Broadcasters C
• David Huth, 92.7 Mix FM/91.9 Sea FM, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Macquarie Southern Cross Media P
• Chae Rogan, Wave 96.5 FM, Wollongong, NSW, Grant Broadcasters P
• Mark Brewer, NX FM, Newcastle, NSW, Austereo P
• Chris Neave, Nova 106.9, Brisbane, QLD, DMG Radio Australia M
• Alex Mills, Nova 969, Sydney, NSW, DMG Radio Australia M
• Matt Nikolic, Fox FM, Melbourne, VIC, Austereo M
• Sideshow Mike Andersen, Triple M, Sydney, NSW, Austereo M
• Dan King, B105, Brisbane, QLD, Austereo M

The Nine Network’s 60 Minutes was scheduled to show a segment titled Searching for Answers on Sunday but received notice of the injunction shortly before going to air.

The network filled the space with advertisements.

The Big Bang Theory

“After two years of foreplay, they finally [have sex] and it doesn’t go so great,” reveals exec producer Bill Prady.

“There was so much anticipation that when they finally make it all the way, they have trouble finding their groove.”

They won’t be the only ones going through an awkward adjustment period.

“Sheldon does not like waking up and finding Penny in their apartment, which happens in the second or third episode,” says Prady. “And he’s not happy when she makes French toast on oatmeal day.

“But Sheldon believes this is a temporary anomaly,” Prady adds. “He thinks [the romance] will come to an end and everything will be back the way it is.”

Source

To help you get through your early week struggle, I have included a lovely picture of a lovely Australian lady.

Enjoy, after the jump.

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Here are some more videos of presentation of the Nine Network’s new youth channel.

Knowfirst loved The Big Bang Theory marathon and enjoyed Aliens In America as well.

The site uses deep red and blue and features a video wall of stories that display on screen.

Unfortunately those annoying bloody video pop-ups which are invading Australian websites also feature on the site.

But Knowfirst thinks its a good improvement on the old site.

It is believed Health Minister John Della Bosca and former Planning Minister Frank Sartor will both challenge Mr. Rees for the top job.

ALP types like me are furious that these clowns continue to ruin themselves, but moreso NSW, who deserve so much better.

It’s a pity Barry O’Farrell and the NSW Liberals are not that much better, if at all.

Multi Channel Network

The sites include Sky.com, Football 365, Cricket 365, Liverpoolfc.tv and Arsenal.com.

MCN chief executive Anthony Fitzgerald has told Media the deal, which would see MCN serve advertising to Australian users of those sites, would boost MCN’s online network to almost 200 sites, and increase its overall traffic by 30 to 40 per cent.

“This takes MCN’s total reach from four million unique browsers to five million.”

The board of the federal funding and development agency last week told pay-TV network Showtime it would need to reassess its financing structure to get any funding.

The dismissal of the project is an embarrassment for the pay-TV network, Showtime, jointly owned by four of the world’s major film studios — NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures and 20th Century Fox.

Around 650 outside broadcasts of soccer matches will be arranged by the network.

Hyundai, Optus, Schweppes (Solo), Carlsberg, Hungry Jacks, Mitre 10 and TAB Sportsbet have signed up as sponsors or advertisers during the broadcast of English Premier League and A-League.

FOX Sports News anchor Melanie McLaughlin has also joined the coverage, broadcasting from Townsville last weekend for the first time.

Premier Media Group chief executive David Malone told Media covering the expanded A-League in season five is a “step-up for us in production requirements”.

TVSN

Marketing manager Robyn Ball has told The Australian TVSN first had to overcome negative perceptions about buying direct, but once people began to watch the channel, its success had been driven largely by word of mouth.

Ms Ball said once buyers had been recruited to TVSN through a first-time purchase, 92 per cent returned to make more purchases.

“People find the channel primarily through channel surfing,” she said.

“But we also have a lot of word of mouth.”

Telstra

Closing the print operation would result in hundreds of redundancies, with only a handful of staff retained in each state to sell advertising for the site, according to one source.

A Telstra spokesman refused to confirm or deny the closure reports, saying via email: “We do not comment on speculation or rumour.”

Alison Carabine

Carabine’s loss will be felt hard at Fairfax Radio and is a huge plus for an already political heavyweight programme that RN produces.

Knowfirst is pleased to have Carabine as part of its favourite breakfast programme.

Adult Playschool

ABC’s ratings will soar with the one-hour question time from 2pm Tuesday to Friday… or maybe that’s just in my house.

Thankfully A-PAC has arrived, and now political junkies like me can watch it around the clock. Oh the joy!

It’s not looking like a good week for Malcolm Turnbull though. It’s almost time for the Liberal Party to take him out the back and shoot him. Dr. Brendan Nelson’s remains are in Tuggeranong somewhere I’ve been told, along with Dr. John Hewson, Alexander Downer and the ghost of Peter Costello.

To me, as a member of the ALP, it seems Mr. Turnbull cannot do anything right. The backstabbing bastards in his own party are willing him to fail, the populace see him as a gullible fool, but to me he just seems to be a person who craves being wanted.

Dissatisfaction with the way Mr. Turnbull is doing his job as opposition leader has risen significantly in the wake of him conceding he was fooled by a fake document at the centre of the OzCar scandal.

The latest Newspoll, published in The Australian on Monday, shows the dissatisfaction rating for Mr Turnbull rose by seven points to 57.

A week after Treasury official Godwin Grech admitted he had faked an email which Mr Turnbull used as evidence to call for Kevin Rudd’s resignation, the opposition leader’s satisfaction rating fell to just 26 per cent.

2009′s top shows at the half-way point of the ratings year are:

1. MasterChef Australia: The winner 3.7m

2. MasterChef Australia: Finale 3.3m

3. State Of Origin: First match 2.3m

4. Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities (Episode 1)
2.19m

5. Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities Part Two (Episode 1) 2.16m

6. State Of Origin: Second match 2.13m

7. Underbelly: A Tale Of Two Cities (Episode three) 2.11m

8. The Biggest Loser: The Winner 2.09m

9. State Of Origin: Third match 1.90m

10. Packed To The Rafters 1.87m

The News Limited journalist has been an integral part of the fledgling station’s lineup and has helped improve the audience share with adult fun and great music from the 70s, 80s and now. The Rock Legends format fits the 40-54 core demographic perfectly, and Wilson will be missed by the audience and her colleagues. She will continue to appear alongside her brother Jim on the Seven Network’s top-rating Sunrise.

“I want to wake up at a normal time and not spend the rest of the day jet lagged. I have never really adjusted that well to early starts,” says Rebecca. “My two boys who are 15 and 17 are at a great age and I want to hang out more with them. I want to be able to give them breakfast and drive them to early sports training after a couple of years of leaving them to it,” she says.

“The past five years at vega have flown and I have enjoyed so much of it, particularly working alongside Tony Squires and Mikey Robins. Leaving here was a tough decision but I want to cherish the next few years before my boys grow up and leave home.”

“I have one doing his HSC so it has been tough on him studying late at night without having a mum to make hot chocolate. I want to give both of them some normal time with their mother before they become adults and don’t want to know about me anymore,” says Rebecca.

“I have enjoyed it beyond words. Radio is so intimate and warm and immediate,” she said. “I love it – radio gives you the ability to be yourself and to relate instantly to listeners. The great thing, too, is that I have been able to work with my mates – a rare treat. They are my lunch buddies as well, though, so I will get my weekly fix of them.”

Wilson’s last day on the job will be October 31.

More to come…