Over 400 delegates are expected to attend this year’s conference, the theme of which is ‘Preparing Victoria’. [ + ]

Natural disasters and extreme weather are reasons given for delays to landline repairs and connections, the TIO reports. [ + ]

IVRs will provide the South Australian police with better coverage from portable radios in remote areas and improved in-building coverage in built-up areas. [ + ]

Victorian Fire Services Commissioner Craig Lapsle will be the key presenter of an APCO Australasia webinar on 18 June. [ + ]

The UK’s DMR Association has completed two more Tier III and one Tier II interoperability testing sessions. [ + ]

Zetron is fast-tracking new and replacement equipment to those affected by the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. [ + ]

Organisers have had a tremendous response to their call for papers for Comms Connect 2013, but it’s not too late for you to join in. [ + ]

The CSIRO predicts that in 2050, our homes and businesses could be powered by more than 20 different energy sources and technologies. [ + ]

Hytera DMR radios will be used at the third-largest sporting carnival in the world, the World Police & Fire Games in Belfast. [ + ]

The NSW government has announced ITS2573, a prequalification scheme for procurement of telco equipment and services. [ + ]

From 1 August 2013, Airwave Solutions will take over the management of the NSW Government Radio Network. [ + ]

Dr Irwin Mark Jacobs, co-founder of Qualcomm, has been awarded the 2013 IEEE Medal of Honour. [ + ]

Telco plans to extend 4G coverage from 40 to 66% of Australia’s population by the end of June. [ + ]

Antenova M2M has appointed Glyn High-Tech Distribution as its distributor in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

The 31 May ‘call for papers’ deadline for Comms Connect 2013 is rapidly approaching. Don’t miss out! [ + ]