Shaun Smith has resigned from the position of managing director of the NSW Telco Authority, with his place to be filled by Phillip King. [ + ]

Check out the nominees for this year's Industry Excellence Awards, which will be held at the Annual Industry Gala Dinner during Comms Connect Melbourne on 2 December. [ + ]

The spectrum review of the 803–960 MHz band has been finalised, with ACMA releasing its decision paper outlining a range of reforms and timetable for their implementation. [ + ]

The ITU World Radiocommunication Conference in Geneva has chosen the 79 GHz frequency band for use by automotive radar, with the aim of developing anticollision mechanisms to improve road safety. [ + ]

This week: Comms Connect Melbourne just weeks away, NZ tower comes down, French to trial LTE at airport, Peruvian city goes with TETRA, German state goes with Motorola, US dealer closes doors after 70 years, and third time unlucky for radio system. [ + ]

A radiofrequency spectrum has been allocated to global flight tracking — an important item on the WRC-15 agenda prompted by the disappearance of flight MH370. [ + ]

Zetron has announced it will be exhibiting integrated control room communication solutions at the upcoming Comms Connect Melbourne trade show from 1–3 December. [ + ]

Finalists for the Tait Tough competition have been announced, showcasing real-life stories where Tait radios survived after being put through the wringer. [ + ]

Sepura has announced the company's headquarters will be moving to new premises in 2016 following several years of significant acquisitions and expansion. [ + ]

A high-tech software tracking system has won the 2015 WA Innovator of the Year award. [ + ]

This week: London cracks down on pirate radio, DX expedition is island bound, Finland and Russia reach agreement, DC chooses AtHoc for alerts, $500m towers up for grabs, and DIY microwave broadband. [ + ]

Optus Satellite's new generation of SatSleeve models reportedly delivers 100% mobile coverage turning smartphones into satellite phones. [ + ]

After almost 20 years as country manager of Anritsu in Australia, communications test and measurement veteran Ian Fraser has announced that he will retire at the end of 2015. [ + ]

The World Radiocommunication Conference for 2015 (WRC-15), which will run over four weeks from 2–27 November, has officially opened its first sessions at the International Convention Centre in Geneva. [ + ]

Siemens has once again partnered with Teltronic to supply video surveillance for Monterrey's metro system in Mexico. [ + ]