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Alerts & RSS Feeds

 

RSS Feed - News Headlines

To subscribe to this RSS feed, you need to paste the following URL of the feed into the appropriate place in your RSS feed reader.

http://www.pm.gov.au/rss/transcripts.xml

What is an RSS feed?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way to quickly find out new information on the internet, without having to look through a large range of pages that may contain irrelevant content and images.

A large number of websites now offer RSS feeds which include short details of news and events and a link to the full item on the website. The user can then decide from that information whether they are interested in the full item, and use the link supplied to read more.

In order to receive these short feeds (RSS files) you need to have a simple browser applications known as RSS reader, feed or news reader or aggregator. These readers are very simple to install and to use, and there are a wide range of functions and design available on the web.

RSS feeds are used to distribute a wide range of information, including; event details, site updates, diary entries, headlines, articles, stock prices, podcasts and marketing information.

RSS files are now provided by many Australian Government websites such as the Parliament of Australia, as well as leading news services such as ABC, CNN and AAP.

More than one RSS can be 'aggregated' at once, allowing you to receive short and specific information pushed to your desktop and saving you time skimming other websites. You can simply add and remove feeds as you require, and the latest information will appear on your reader as often as you want the feed refreshed.

How do I get an RSS feed?

To use RSS, you need to install and set-up a simple software program known as a 'reader' or 'aggregator'.

There are a wide range of these applications available and some are free. There is a list of some of the available readers on the DMOZ open Directory Project Website. You will need to choose one that suits you needs and your computer system.

Once you have installed a reader, you are then able to set up how often it refreshes your feeds and how it looks on your screen. The readers usually have a few RSS feeds already attached to them when you install them so you can see how they work. It is then a simple task of removing any you don't want and adding feeds of interest to you.

Most websites that offer RSS or XML feeds offer a URL (web address) which you simply paste into your reader as a new feed. The reader then takes the feed from that location and displays the information available in your desktop as you have specified.