Jacqui Felgate has delivered a strong editorial after the “disgraceful” scenes in the CBD on Sunday, with violent clashes between protesters and police. The 3AW Drive host gave a snapshot of the last few weeks in Melbourne, with the city rocked by stabbings, violent protests and a gun-wielding man wreaking havoc. “Our most liveable, beautiful […]
Charlie Brown is a leading technology commentator and creator of technology businesses. He’s been an active member of Australia’s technology media since 2000 which has included the production of Australia’s longest running technology TV show ‘CyberShack TV’, host/producer of Australia’s most listened to technology radio show Life and Technology, publisher of CyberShack.com and appeared regularly on major Nine Network TV shows Today Show, A Current Affair and National Nine News.
Charlie has worked with branches of the Australian Federal Government providing insights into the future direction of consumer technology and supported a wide list of community groups and not for profits, assisting them to help their members better engage with technology.
Charlie completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Marketing and sub majoring in Information Technology at the University of Western Sydney 1999. He is the founder and director of CBN Media, and under its umbrella has launched a number of media businesses and in more recent times, technology projects. CBN Media has created relationships with major technology vendors and Australian media networks, producing content and providing consulting expertise around Consumer Technology.
In December 2019 Charlie steered CBN Media through the development and trial release of ‘G-mee’ a smart device and ecosystem, giving the community a new option when choosing their first Smart Device. G-mee give customers the opportunity to use a Smart Player or Smart Phone, but provides extra protection from user information over sharing and cyber security dangers.
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Izak Rankine’s ban revealed for homophobic slur
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Jacqui Felgate has delivered a strong editorial after the “disgraceful” scenes in the CBD on Sunday, with violent clashes between protesters and police. The 3AW Drive host gave a snapshot of the last few weeks in Melbourne, with the city rocked by stabbings, violent protests and a gun-wielding man wreaking havoc. “Our most liveable, beautiful […]
The ‘over the top’ requirement making its way into real estate
Many house hunters in Victoria are being slugged with hefty registration fees to bid at auctions. Master auctioneer Greg Brydon explained how it is sometimes used to protect the seller, due to the lack of legislation in Victoria. “There is no requirement to register to bid within Victoria, so just the step of having a […]
Izak Rankine’s ban revealed for homophobic slur
The AFL has handed down Izak Rankine’s penalty for a homophobic slur. The Crows star has finally learnt his fate, given a four-match ban for the homophobic remark aimed at a Collingwood player on Saturday night and has been ordered to undertake further Pride In Sport training. Press PLAY to hear the FULL details The […]
Larvotto Resources: $251m a year profit from a $3m initial outlay – gotta love those administrators!
Listen to ASX-listed Larvotto Resources Chairman Mark Tomlinson talk to Matt Birney on the Bulls N’ Bears Report about Larvotto’s multi-million dollar re-invention of a gold/antimony project that was unceremoniously offloaded by administrators for a song.
‘We’ve got a plan’: Metro Tunnel on track to open on time
The Metro Tunnel is on track to open at the end of the year, despite rumours trains would be skipping two stations in order for the tunnel to open in time. Metro Tunnel Project executive project director Ben Ryan told Jacqui Felgate, two of the stations were always intended to finish later. “State Library and […]







