EDITOR'S NOTE

Good afternoon,

IT contractor levels jumped five percent during the April-June quarter, according to new employment statistics.

The growth is expected to continue into July and could also have flow-on effects for the permanent market.

Also today, we dig into some more NBN Senate Committee submissions and novel new uses for old LCD panels...

-- Ry Crozier

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TODAY ON ITNEWS

By Brett Winterford | July 22, 2009

Private sector makes up for Gershon cuts.

By Staff writers | July 22, 2009

Renewed calls for Telstra separation plan.

By Liz Tay | July 22, 2009

Green technology keeps LCDs out of landfill.

By Iain Thomson | July 22, 2009

Code will self-delete after set period.

By Staff writers | July 22, 2009

Fast internet and net neutrality essential, says Google.

By Ry Crozier | July 22, 2009

Bioinformatics comes a year earlier for genetic students.

By Shaun Nichols | July 22, 2009

Intel's 34nm drives could send prices falling.

By Staff writers | July 22, 2009

Funds telescope construction and Mount Stromlo refit.

By Shaun Nichols | July 22, 2009

Mac sales, iPhone surge highlight big financial quarter.

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