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 Welcome to The HowToWeb® Update. The Update, published twice monthly, is your guide to useful and interesting websites and web services. Each issue will have its own theme. This issue is entitled Armchair Australia. Ever had a longing to go to the Land Down Under? We'll take you there and you don't ever have to leave your computer! Australia has enthusiastically joined the Electronic Revolution and the number of great Australian websites is increasing all the time. Hot web design and a wealth of information characterize the sites we've brought to you today in our "Armchair Australia" Issue of the Update. Enjoy! You can receive Update by email. To subscribe to the Update just use the online form at http://www.howtoweb.com/update/. Armchair Australia Aboriginal Australians http://www.lonelyplanet.com.au/dest/aust/abor.htm Looking for information on Australia's original inhabitants? This site about the Australian Aborigines gives historical information, pictures, links to other resources and recommended reading. A great site for those looking into the history of Australia. The Age (Melbourne) http://www.theage.com.au The online newspaper for Melbourne (Victoria, AU) will get you instantly acquainted with Melbourne and its news, arts, entertainment, and sports. Get completely up to date on Aussie rules football with the special section entitled The Summer of Footy. If you are a Techie, you won't want to miss the daily InfoTech section, which will keep you current on the industry from an Australian perspective. Those of you planning a trip to Melbourne will want to read the restaurant reviews in The Age's Good Food Guide. Australian Government Directory http://www.agd.com.au/ Ok, you're thinking, "Government site?? How boring!". Not so! The AGD is a privately owned subscription publication that has comprehensive information on public and private sector enterprise and services. The hard copy publication is published once a year; the Internet version is updated and is free to users. The AGD has great web design with cool colors and photos and information on everything you might need to know about indigenous cultures, organizations, tourism, business services and professional consultants in all areas from agriculture to law. Great reference site. The Australian Online http://www.australian.aust.com With an appealing and professional look, this national newspaper for Australia covers politics, business, computers, sports, education and more. Its news sections on higher education, colleges and schools are extensive. Thorough and businesslike. Australian Tourist Commission http://www.aussie.net.au/ Warning: This site has been known to cause weary net-surfers to log off to catch the next plane to Australia for that long put-off vacation. Be sure to check the Facts About Australia section to familiarize yourself with the country quickly. The extensive regional highlights section will show you photos and information about the entire continent. And if you can't restrain yourself, check out the "Red Hot Deals" or request one of the travel brochures. Canberra Times http://www.canberratimes.com This online newspaper for the capital of Australia has a simple, family-oriented look. The paper keeps you up to speed on local, regional and world news. The Real Estate and Motors sections are especially well-done for those that are looking to buy a house or a car. Well worth a visit, this newspaper's site is touched up with appealing graphics that will make you feel right at home in the local community. Guide to Australia http://www.csu.edu.au/education/australia.html A service of Charles Sturt University, this site features an interactive map of Australia. Simply click on the region to find information on that region in any of the following categories: Trade & Commerce, Culture & Entertainment, Nation, Education, Communication, Science, Geography, Travel and Tourism. A wealth of fascinating information. OZLit http://home.vicnet.net.au/~ozlit/ There is a plethora of information at OZLit, the Australian Literary Resource. The site includes daily news, a searchable books and writers database, editorials and links to literary resources. The site also has author interviews and upcoming events. A must-stop for those interested in the Australian writing scene. SportsWatch http://www.sportswatch.com.au/ Looking for the highlights of recent cricket matches or scores from Australian Rules Football? This is the place. While you're there you can keep up with dozens of other sports including canoeing, golf, penthalon, soccer, tennis and water polo. This site, brought to you by Sports Monthly an Australian sports magazine, also includes articles from the print version of the magazine, a continually updated sports news wire, reviews of sports-related books and much more. Sydney Futures Exchange http://www.sfe.com.au/ The home for the Sydney Futures Exchange ("SFE") is a fascinating stop for the financially inclined. The site has extensive information on the history of the SFE, regulation of markets and much more. The graphics are outstanding. The SFE is highly regarded as one of the most innovative and technologically advanced futures exchanges in the world. While you're there, subscribe to the Australian Markets Update and the SFE Bulletin to keep up with the latest news and happenings in the industry. Sydney Morning Herald http://www.smh.com.au This newspaper from Sydney has it all: news, sports, weather, features and Toward 2000 -- a regular look at developments of the Olympic Games which will be hosted by Sydney. Also includes Walkabout, a useful Australian travel guide, and a great special section called ICON which is all about the Net. This is a very large and comprehensive site for a great online newspaper. Sydney Online http://www.sydney.com.au/ A concise, well-written guide to Sydney. Learn about The Rocks, a preserved colonial district with cafes, restaurants and shops. A helpful Accommodations section points you to hotels based on price ranges and includes a special backpackers section. There is plenty to read and scenic pictures to view throughout this interesting site. Sydney 2000 Olympic Games http://www.sydney.olympic.org/ The official site for the next Olympics to be held in Sydney. Includes a countdown to the games, sponsors, Olympic partners and media releases. Sydney is holding cultural festivals each year until 2000 called the Olympic Arts Festivals, and all details are contained here in two formats: with Shockwave and without. Web Wombat Search Engine http://www.webwombat.com.au/ Looking for an Australian website? Use the Web Wombat, the search engine whose specialty is websites located Down Under. Over 2 million webpages are in this directory just waiting for you to browse through them. Wine of Australia http://www.wineaustralia.com.au Wine of Australia is the official Internet presence of the Australian Wine Industry. Australian wines are quite chic these days: why not stop by and learn all you need to know about Australian wines: the regions, the grapes, the major producers. Easily navigable, with a user-friendly and extremely appealing web design, this website is a must-stop for wine-lovers seeking to expand their horizons. Take a virtual winery tour, learn about winemaking from grapepicking to bottling, and even order wines online. |
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