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Australian communities moving online
Australian Communities Moving Online outlines some of the themes and issues emerging as Australian communities seek to transform themselves through their smart use for technology.
Introduction
Australian Communities Moving Online outlines some of the themes and issues emerging as Australian communities seek to transform themselves through their smart use for technology. It describes seven Australian communities engaging in this process and investigates some of their early outcomes. It also provides a smart community resources document.
Case Studies
The Albany GateWAy - a regional portal
Bendigo calling - Using telecommunications smarter
Dubbo City - Moving online and moving ahead
King Island - Straddling the strait
Marion - A city of synergies
Norlink - Providing an information economy in the northern rivers region of NSW
Wangaratta - NETCo-op: A cooperative community telco
Smart community resources
There is a wide range of advice, information and research available on how communities can gain the access, skills and knowledge needed to move online and become smart communities.
Smart community resources (File size: 69kb) for a selection of Australian and overseas references and resources.