AMTA Snapshot Edition 160 If you get this twice, I apologise. However, there was a glitch on Friday evening and only some subscribers received Snapshot.

Practical advice on reducing exposure from mobile phones Over the past 20 years, more than 30 authoritative expert scientific reviews have evaluated the evidence on the potential health and biological effects of radio frequency fields and have consistently concluded that there are no public health risks, says AMTA in a new guide for mobile phone users.

Mobile Carriers Forum and MobileMuster to attend National General Assembly of Local Government The 2009 National General Assembly of Local Government will be at the National Convention Centre in Canberra from 21-24 June 2009. The focus of this year?s Assembly is Rising to the Challenge ? Infrastructure, Climate Change and Financing.

MobileMuster profiled on Telecom TV Green Planet Episode Telecom TV?s Green Planet series takes an in-depth look at sustainable and environmentally-aware ICT solutions, applications and business models.

Better Regulation = Better Mobile Network says MCF The Planning System in New South Wales should recognise network infrastructure for mobile telecommunications as an enabling technology providing opportunities for economic growth, the Mobile Carriers Forum has told the NSW State Government this week, in response to an inquiry underway by the Minister for Planning and the Government?s Better Regulation Office.

Mobile phone that recognises objects to aid the blind A mobile phone that identifies objects could help blind and visually impaired people. US scientists have developed an application to download on to mobiles that allows them to recognise everything from a packet of crisps to different bank notes, the Mail Online reports.

Study on mobile technology and link to economic growth Research is starting to find links between the adoption of 3G mobile technologies and economic growth, and a new multi-million dollar study intends to delve deeper into the connection, says ITWire this week.

Child mobile phone use costs them sleep Four in 10 children aged four to seven have mobile phones, shows a study that has alarmed health professionals, the Adelaide Advertiser reported this week.

Digital media literacy in Australia?Key indicators and research sources This paper highlights the development of an evidence base for the promotion of digital media literacy by communications regulators. It presents an overview of current and potential areas for research that reflect the priority within communications policy environments on promoting safe and effective forms of digital participation.