New Stuff Launching…
Firstly, the Google blog announced this morning that Google Maps is now live in Australia. Its been working for a while, but it seems now they have added a heap of new features
Many Australians have used our maps and satellite images, so today we’re especially excited to launch Google Maps Australia. We’ve expanded service to include Australian business listings, driving directions, and support for Google Mobile Maps in Australia.
The next time you’re looking for an address, tiger meat pie in Sydney, cafes in Melbourne, or how to get to the beach, Google Maps can help you find the answer. If you’re at your computer, go to http://maps.google.com.au and start searching — you can type addresses or business searches like [cricket near melbourne] all into the same search box. If you want to access Google Maps on your mobile device, go to http://www.google.com/gmm from your Java- enabled phone or Palm device to get started.
James, an avid sandstorming reader, also wrote to tell us of his new magazine launching:
Wireless Bollinger is a new Australian based music site focusing mainly on the indie genre both locally and overseas. Updated weekly, Wireless Bollinger provides comprehensive music news, breaking album reviews and all the charm that can be possibly squeezed into a pixelated world. So far they have reviewed The Shins, !!!, Clay Your Hands Say Yeah, of Montreal and more. Also part one of an interview with James Mercer from The Shins is up with part two being published soon!
