VICNET ZINE - AUGUST 1999
http://www.vicnet.net.au/zine
Welcome to the VICNET Zine! This will be emailed free to subscribers each month. It will also be archived on the Web. Readers will be kept up-to-date with all the news at VICNET, as well as news and sites of interest to members of the Victorian Community.
If you wish to submit your article for publication, please contact the
VICNET Zine Editor: Neil Shedden, neils@vicnet.net.au
1 - AUSTRALIAN ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS
2 - JIMI HENDRIX TRIVIA
3 - WHAT'S ON AT THE MOVIES?
4 - MOVIE REVIEWS "Entrapment" and "The Mummy"
5 - MALAYSIA'S SILICON VALLEY
6 - Y2K - THE MILLENIUM BUG IS COMING...
7 - COHOUSING MELBOURNE
8 - CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
9 - THE REPUBLIC: YES OR NO?
10 - THE YARRA- A NATURAL TREASURE
11 - SWAGGIE CAM
12 - VICTORIA MULTI-CULTURAL WEEK
13 - VIC GOV WEBSITE FACELIFT
14 - COMMUNITY SAFETY WEEK
15 - X-MAS CREDIT: HELP FIGHT OVERSPENDING AT CHRISTMAS
16 - SAVE A FRIEND $25, AND YOU COULD WIN AS WELL!
17 - GLAUCOMA SUPPORT GROUP
18 - 1999: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS
19 - COMMUNITY NETWORKING CONFERENCE
20 - 1999 pMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS
21 - BUILDING A MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS WORKSHOP
22 - CLICK HERE!
23 - CREATE A FREE HOMEPAGE
24 - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE
25 - WHY NO JULY ZINE?
1 - AUSTRALIAN ONLINE MUSIC AWARDS
http://www.onya.com.au/
The inaugural Australian Online Music Awards honour innovation, pioneering & excellence in the creation, psentation, delivery and commerce of music and music technology via the Internet. The winners were announced August 7:
Best Australian Artist site silverchair
Best Australian-made Music Fan Site Llama Appciation Society
Best Online Music Event Big Day Out
Best Indie Record Label Site Mushroom Records
Most Digitally Downloaded Song 'Yazuka Girls' by Cold Chisel
Best Major Label Record Site Sony
Best Music Association Site ARIA
Best Music Industry Resource Alternate
Best Music TV Site Channel V
Best Music Radio Site Triple J
Best Australian Online Music Retailer Chaos Music
Best Overseas Online Music Retailer CD Now
Best Online Music Audio Technology MP3
Best Print Media Website Beat
Best Online Music Magazine Addicted To Noise
Music lovers & musicians should also check out these runners up:
GuitarSite.com http://www.GuitarSite.com
BentRadio.com http://www.Bentradio.com
Musicians Web Center http://www.hitsquad.com
Shareware Music Machine http://www.hitsquad.com/smm/
Details at ONYA: http://www.onya.com.au/
2 - JIMI HENDRIX TRIVIA
With Woodstock '99 recently over, the remixed original Woodstock '69 live soundtrack just released, and the anniversary of his death coming up, there is a focus on Jimi Hendrix in the music world. Test your knowledge of this legend at http://www.triviawars.com/
The TriviaWars site also has quiz questions on Movies, TV, Sports, Business etc. It's good fun - and free - try it!
Find out more about Jimi here:
http://www.guitarsite.com/hendrix.htm
3 - WHAT'S ON AT THE MOVIES?
Where can you go to check out movies online?
Try these URLs:
Guides:
http://www.movieguide.com.au/
http://www.sofcom.com.au/movies
http://www.webwombat.com.au/reference/movies.htm
http://www.theage.com.au/special/ent/
http://entertainment.news.com.au/
http://infilmau.iah.net/
http://www.cinema-sites.com/
http://www.hollywood.com/
http://www.cinefile.com/
Cinemas:
http://www.greaterunion.com.au/
http://www.hoyts.com.au/
http://www.village.com.au/
http://www.palace.net.au/
Distributors:
http://www.foxmovies.com.au/
4 - MOVIE REVIEWS "Entrapment" and "The Mummy"
Entrapment is the film that enraged the Prime Minister of Malaysia with its portrayal of Malaysia's slums alongside the glittering Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the story Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones (who shares this reviewer's date of birth) run rings around their opponents and around each other, but no one really knows which side either is on.
More info, including viewing times:
http://www.sofcom.com.au/movies/synopsis/ENTRAPMENT.html
Official Entrapment Site: http://www.foxmovies.com/entrapment/
The Mummy is the encapsulation of Indiana Jones, the English Patient, and Death on the Nile, along with a good dose of "Boy's Own" added in. The film invites sympathetic humour, but due to some of its scenes we advise that you do not have a meal shortly before or after a viewing!
More info, including viewing times:
http://www.sofcom.com.au/movies/synopsis/MUMMY.html
Official Mummy site: http://www.universalpictures.com/mummy/
5 - MALAYSIA'S SILICON VALLEY
Cyberjaya (jaya meaning progress) is a new technology zone located south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia set to rival Silicon Valley. This is being promoted as a component of Malaysia's Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), and would be challenged in Asia only by rival location "Cyberport" in Hong Kong. Cyberjaya features a technology park inviting business investment, and the Multi Media University (MMU). Its twin city Putrajaya is developing as the new home for Malaysian government. Cyberjaya has been strongly promoted by the Communications and Multimedia Commission of Malaysia, but its success now depends upon investment from the IT industry. For more information: http://www.mdc.com.my/cyberjaya/cjopen.htm
See also:
Vist Penang http://www.visitpenang.com/
featuring news and information about travel to one of the world's favourite holiday destinations
Lonely Planet Destinations: Malaysia
http://www.lonelyplanet.com.au/dest/sea/malay.htm
6 - Y2K: THE MILLENIUM BUG IS COMING...
Looking for Y2K / Millenium Bug information?
At the VICNET Y2K page you can find:
VICNET and the Y2K Millenium Bug
What is the Millenium bug?
Why do I need to know?
How can I do something about it?
What is Vicnet doing about it?
Other sources of Y2K Information includes Australian and International Sites
It's all at the VICNET Y2K page: http://www.vicnet.net.au/y2k/
You may also like to check the
Victorian Government Millenium Bug Site:
http://www.y2k.dsd.vic.gov.au/
or call the Y2K Hotline: 1800 11 2000
7 - COHOUSING MELBOURNE
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~cohouse/
Cohousing Melbourne aims to bring together people who are interested in developing Cohousing / Intentional Communities in Melbourne. Cohousing is an innovative approach to collaborative housing design, seeking to combine the privacy of your own dwelling a nd the advantages of some shared facilities and community living.
8 - CONTEMPORARY ART SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~casvic/
CAS Inc is a non-profit organisation for artists and those interested in the arts and was originally founded in 1938. Its primary aims include the fostering and promotion of contemporary art, to further the understanding of it, and to encourage and stimulate artists.
9 - THE REPUBLIC: YES OR NO?
Republican Movement Home Page
http://www.republic.org.au/
Anti-Republic Movement Home Page
http://www.norepublic.com.au/
10 - THE YARRA- A NATURAL TREASURE
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~rsvinc/yarrabk.htm
A new publication written by David and Cam Beardsell and published through The Royal Society of Victoria, an organisation with a strong involvement with the history of the State of Victoria.
11 - SWAGGIE CAM
see what Sandie's up to with the Skills.net Roadshow:
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/roadshow/swag.html
The Roadshow works with local community organisations, promoting and raising awareness of the Internet in local communities and showing people the benefits the Internet can bring to their life.
Sandie Downey has not only taken the Roadshow from one end of Victoria to the other, but also to the USA!
Find out what happened in July:
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/roadshow/
12 - VICTORIA MULTI-CULTURAL WEEK
5th - 10th September 1999
Victoria is looking forward to celebrating the biggest Multicultural Event in the state's history.
As part of the National Multicultural Campaign instigated by the National Liaison Committee (NLC) for International Students in Australia, Victoria is hosting a week of multicultural celebrations across the State from the 5th - 10th September 1999.
The Victoria Multicultural Week is the initiative of international students in Victoria. These students have been involved in organising multicultural weeks within their own universities over the past 10 years. This event is the first time that the students of seven Victorian Universities have united with the community to honour Victoria's unique cultural diversity.
The Official Victoria MultiCultural Week 1999 Website:
http://www.cse.rmit.edu.au/~vmw1999/
13 - VIC GOV WEBSITE FACELIFT
If you wander along to the Victorian Government Website at: http://www.vic.gov.au/ you will see that it has had a facelift, which makes it easier to find the info you are after. Note that the useful "search" slot is tucked away at the bottom left of the page - you have to scroll down to find it!
14 - COMMUNITY SAFETY WEEK
5th - 11th September 1999
'Local Action For A Safer Community'
Community Safety Week is an award winning initiative of the Victorian Safe Communities Network (VSCN). In 1998, it won awards at both national and state levels.
This annual event is an essential component of community safety promotion. It provides an opportunity for state and local government and community agencies to develop partnerships and highlight community activities that make Victoria safer. In 1998, more than 200 Victorian community groups participated in the week.
Injury (intentional and unintentional) in our homes, at work and school, during sport and leisure activities, on the road and in public places is a significant cause of death, illness and disability in our community. Most of these deaths and injuries are pventable. All members of the community can take simple action to reduce the injury risks that we encounter in our daily lives. Community Safety Week provides a focus to celebrate achievements and conduct projects that contribute to a safer and healthier lifestyle.
Community safety week webpage:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/events/safety/
15 - X-MAS CREDIT: HELP FIGHT OVERSPENDING AT CHRISTMAS
Financial & Consumer Rights Council
1999 Survey of Australian's Christmas Spending
FCRC has long been interested in the issue of Christmas credit.
Every year we run a campaign to encourage people not to
overspend at Christmas, particularly if they are using credit.
By taking a few moments to fill out this anonymous questionnaire
you can assist us with this campaign.
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~fcrc/credit/xmas/xmas_sur99.htm
16 - SAVE A FRIEND $25, AND YOU COULD WIN AS WELL!
Recommend VICNET to a friend and save them the $25 setup fee!
You go into the draw to win free Internet time, training and a great mystery prize. Details here:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/products/bringafriend.htm
17 - GLAUCOMA SUPPORT GROUP
The aim is to provide education, information and mutual support for Glaucoma patients, their families and friends. The group was set up with the support of the staff at the Glaucoma Unit at The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital (RVEEH).
Many people who have Glaucoma are not aware they have it until some sight loss has occurred. It is a condition where the pssure of fluid in the eye is usually high. There is only one certain way to know if you have Glaucoma - regularly see an eye specialist or optometrist to have your eye pssure, optic nerve and visual field checked.
Although you have no symptoms, untreated Glaucoma can eventually lead to total blindness. It is not widely known that untreated Glaucoma is a leading cause of pventable blindness. It has been estimated that over seventy million people worldwide have the condition.
Glaucoma Support Group Homepage:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~glaucoma/
18 - 1999: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS
The General Assembly of the United Nations, in assigning 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons, has drawn attention to the need to view ageing as a lifelong, positive process. The Principles of the United Nations are independence, participation, care, self-fulfillment and dignity. Countries around the world are encouraged to promote "A Society for All Ages in 1999".
Australian Coalition '99 was formally established in 1995 as part of the international network of Coalition '99, set up by American Association of Retired Persons. Australian Coalition '99 has become the major international linkage for the Australian non-Government involvement in the Year.
The aim of Australian Coalition '99 is to create linkages between the media, business, arts, rural and community sectors with a view to working on a united front towards creating an age-friendly society.
VICNET is an Australian Coalition '99 Partner.
More info: http://www.vicnet.net.au/~ac99/
19 - COMMUNITY NETWORKING CONFERENCE
Community Information Victoria and the Australian Community Networking Alliance invite you to:
"Engaging Regionalism: Australia's pmier community networking conference"
29 September - 1 October, 1999, Ballarat, Australia
This conference is a must for anyone who is interested in enriching communities through accessible electronic networking
Electronic communications are having a profound impact on how we work, buy, play, or just communicate with each other. The development and potential for online services is as important in regional and remote communities as it is for people who live in cities.
That is why this conference is being held in Ballarat, one of Australia's most important regional centres for information technology. Anyone who works in health, justice, and community services, adult education, or business and government operations that interact with them will find something of interest at this conference, the only one of its kind in Australia. We will also feature a number of talks from New Zealand.
More info: http://communityconference.vicnet.net.au/
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20 - 1999 pMIER'S LITERARY AWARDS
Leading Australian writers read selections from short-listed entries for the 1999 pmier's Literary Awards, including fiction, non-fiction, young adult fiction, drama and poetry. Program details available following shortlist announcement on 27 August.
Date(s): Sunday, August 29, 1999
Time: 12 noon
Venue: CUB Malthouse, Sturt Street, Melbourne
Bookings: Required
Further information:
Phone 03 9669 9676 or go to http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/pla/
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21 - BUILDING A MULTIMEDIA BUSINESS WORKSHOP
Building a business in the new media industry is not easy.
You need business skills, money, and access to the people that matter.
psented in conjunction with Interact '99
September 3
River Rooms @ Crown Towers, Melbourne
8:30am - 3:30pm
Attend this Workshop and hear the latest insights from the Silicon's' internationally renowned guru's Larry Lopez, Silicon Valley Bank (USA) and Thomas Mueller, Razorfish (New York) and Australia's own guru, Martin Lindstrom, ZIVO.
More info: http://cf.vicnet.net.au/events/moreinfo.cfm?ID=930
More events in the VICNET events database:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/events/
Add your own event online!
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22 - CLICK HERE!
This is the spot where we hurl a few more URLs at you each month. They are selected for their fun or usefulness value. Happy surfing!
CLICK #1
Experimedia
http://www.experimedia.vic.gov.au/
dedicated to creative experimentation with new forms of media
(brought to you by the State Library of Victoria)
CLICK #2
Ultimate Band List
http://ubl.com/
Find your favorite Artists, MP3s, Official Merchandise, Contests, Ticket Giveaways and more, even Submit Content of your own.
CLICK 3#
The Complete Plays of William Shakespeare
http://www.ke.com.au/cgi-bin/texhtml?form=Shake
Search engine that allows you to search for any text in any play of William Shakespeare.
CLICK #4
Vist Penang
http://www.visitpenang.com/
featuring news and information about travel to one of the world's favourite holiday destinations
CLICK #5
The Bible
http://www.bible.com/
In the past 3 months this site has recorded over 8.5 million hits
CLICK #6
Not the Same Old News
http://www.oneworld.org/news/index.html
Here's something different - a news service that focuses on human rights' issues and world concerns, with a view to getting people involved with the issues.
CLICK #7
AIMIA - Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Association
http://www.aimia.com.au/
you are invited to to nominate in this year's
Australian Interactive Multimedia Industry Awards
23 - CREATE A FREE HOMEPAGE
Don't have a Website? As a VICNET client or community group, you get 5MB Webspace free, and are entitled to free training and Webhelp email and phone support. Find out more:
Webhelp: http://www.vicnet.net.au/webhelp/
Basic HTML Workshop
http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/advanced/basic.htm
Community/Non-profit Group Information Providers' Agreement
http://www.vicnet.net.au/websites/community.htm
Activate my directory
http://www.vicnet.net.au/websites/activate.htm
This form is only for VICNET Internet Access [Dialup] account holders
24 - HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WEBSITE
If you haven't already, these are ways to improve your site:
* include some "white space" on the page - don't fill every gap with content, or you create a wall of "stuff" that nobody can take in
* make your pages quick to load by keeping images small. If you must use large images, put them on a separate page, linking to them with a thumbnail image.
* Make sure thumbnail images have a small file size and load quickly, don't just use the same large image and alter the width & height to make it look smaller!
* Check all your links regularly - Websites are always moving! Broken links on your site create the impssion of an out-of-date, neglected site.
* Remember to add new content and update the site regularly - give surfers a reason to return to you site
* Be found! List your site for free with the search engines. They are listed at the VICNET search page: http://www.vicnet.net.au/search/ Just visit each site in turn and follow the "add URL" link.
25 - WHY NO JULY ZINE?
As mentioned in the June Zine, there was no July edition as the Zine Editor was on safari in Africa! Though an incomplete record, you can take a peek at Neil's safari site as it develops: http://go.to/africa
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Please also note that the articles here are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, but are provided for your information & entertainment only... enjoy!
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