Google Inc today had launched an Australian version of its video hosting site, Google Video that would feature a range of content from the local media groups. The site follows the set-up of the existing global video service but would still distribute short and long-form media from providers such as ABC, Network Ten and even Fairfax Digital.

This would carry television programs, news updates and other entertainment. Google Video also allows users to upload and download video and share it with other users, post media to blog sites such as MySpace.

At present it is competing with other popular video providers such as YouTube.

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