600m for rural broadband known in weeks

http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/telstra-quietly-works-on-network-plan/2007/03/08/1173166894797.html
Senator C00nan (Hotcpper has senators name as a Profanity?) said an announcement on the successful bidders for $600 million in funding for broadband projects in rural areas should be made within weeks. Bidders include Telstra, a joint venture between Optus and Elders, and the AUSalliance, which comprises Austar, Unwired and Soul.