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VICNET ZINE - MAY 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



In this issue:

      1. INTERNET CENSORSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
      2. NEW VICNET DIAL-IN NUMBER
      3. EVENTS
      4. COMMUNITY SITES AT VICNET
      5. YEAR 2000 PROBLEM
      6. WARRNAMBOOL ONLINE - SKILLSNET ROADSHOW
      7. WOMEN'S WEB PROJECT
      8. WESTERN MURRAY ONLINE AND MOBILE
      9. TILDE AWARDS 1999
    10. VICNET WEBSITE CONTENTS



1 - INTERNET CENSORSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
Have you heard about "The Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Bill 1999"? If passed, it will affect Internet access for all Australians.

Here's the Government pss Release:
http://www.dcita.gov.au/nsapi-text/?MIval=dca_dispdoc&pathid=3762

If you are interested in the issue of Internet censorship then please visit some of these sites:

VICNET Internet Censorship Page
http://www.vicnet.net.au/issues/censorship.htm

CSIRO Report on Internet Blocking
http://www.csiro.au/news/mediarel/mr1999/mr9975.html

Internet Society of Australia
http://www.isoc-au.org.au/doca.html
http://www.isoc-au.org.au/pss3.html

Electronic Frontiers Australia
http://www.efa.org.au/
You can sign an online petition here:
http://www.efa.org.au/Campaigns/petition.html

Internet Industry Association (IIA) INTERNET Industry Code Of Practice
http://www.iia.net.au/Code4.html

Senate Information Technologies Committee
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/it_ctte/index.htm
An inquiry into the Government's proposals for the establishment of a regulatory framework relating to illegal or offensive material published and transmitted through on line services such as the Internet.



2 - CHANGING YOUR NUMBER

Many ISPs have until now connected to the phone networks using a system which is being phased out (Telstra is replacing 'Macrolink' with 'Onramp'). Thus we need to change the number you use to access the Internet.
The new number is 9657 4500.

This means that Vicnet's 9662 9999 pool will be closing in mid-April and the 9679 7500 pool will close in mid-May. You must change your computer's settings as soon as possible.

This page lists the different methods required to change the dial-in telephone number to the new Vicnet number: http://www.vicnet.net.au/help/misc/56kmanual.htm

For those who use the Windows 95 Dialler which comes with the operating system, or who obtained a Vicnet Windows 95-98 Kit, this is what you need to do:

  1. Open My Computer
  2. Locate and open the Dial-Up Networking folder
  3. Locate and right click on the Vicnet icon and select Properties from the pop up menu
  4. Change the telephone number from whatever is there to 9657 4500
  5. Click on the Okay Button to save changes


For other operating systems (3.1, Mac etc.) you need to look here: http://www.vicnet.net.au/help/misc/56kmanual.htm

More Tips & Tricks to help you get the most from the Internet can be found at the online VICNET Help Desk:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/help/
This covers problems with getting connected, setting up your modem, browser and email.
Help Desk support is also available by phone:
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, and Saturdays 12 noon - 4pm



3 - EVENTS

ROSS HOUSE OPEN DAY
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~roshouse/openday.htm
Tuesday 18th May 1999, 10am - 4pm
247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria.
All welcome!
 
SPORTING ACHIEVERS AWARD DINNER
May 27 - Grand Hyatt Hotel - 7:30pm
Annual Awards to recognise those who achieve in their sports despite suffering Asthma. It recognises those who demonstrate to all Asthma suffers that properly managed Asthma need not be an impediment to achieving life goals.
The awards are psented at an annual dinner and charity auction at the Savoy Ballroom - Grand Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne.
Tickets $120 per head.
Call Carin Lavery ph 9326 7088
http://cf.vicnet.net.au/events/moreinfo.cfm?ID=620
http://www.asthma.org.au/
 
ONLINE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CONFERENCE
June 11 at Monash University, Caulfield.
See http://www.vicnet.net.au/disability/june11 for registration information. Ten talks will be given, including:

1. Web Access for Literacy Development in Individuals with a Disability
2. No Speech Required:
Opening up on-line communication to non-speech people
3. Web access for people with aphasia
4. People with Disabilities Working Online
5. Online Access for People with Disabilities in Australian Public Libraries
6. Deaf Australia Online
7. Principles of Accessible Web Design

Victorian events for the International Year of Older Persons 1999
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~ac99vic/PartnersProjects.html
Australian Coalition '99 Victoria repsents more than 160 non-government organisations, plus 41 local councils
This page will be regularly updated each month.

Add your event online:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/events/addevent.htm#add


4 - COMMUNITY SITES AT VICNET:
 
2 Billion Voices for Peace
http://www.2bvp.org/
promoting a culture of peace for people and their communities


"We, the people of the world, share an inalienable right and desire to live together in peace without pjudice and without emotional, physical or mental harm. Thus call on all people, governments and religious organisations everywhere, to uphold this right for all time"
Add your name: http://www.2bvp.org/add.htm
(Site designed & hosted by VICNET)
 
 
STAWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Inc.
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~shsinc/
Our Museum, Research Department, & Photographics form the basis of the Stawell Historical Society. Our Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 30 pm. At 46 Longfield Street, Stawell. (Site hosted by VICNET)
 
FINANCIAL COUNSELLING AND CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICE
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~fccis/
Site contains information on Financial Counselling Services, Bankruptcy, Budgeting, Energy Relief Grants, Tenants Advice, Consumer Information and the Housing Services Guide.
(Site hosted by VICNET)
 
SKILLS.NET IN SCHOOLS
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/schools.html
Skills.net and the State Library of Victoria have secured funds from the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, through its Networking the Nation program, to setup 25 Skills.net projects in remote and regional schools in Victoria. Information pack for remote and regional schools in Victoria.
 
ROSS HOUSE
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~roshouse/
A five storey building centrally located in inner Melbourne, Ross House offers resources to a diverse range of self-help and small community groups. Victoria's resource centre for small community groups, Ross House provides a dynamic, working model of the community in action. (Site hosted by VICNET)


 
5 - YEAR 2000 PROBLEM
http://www.vicnet.net.au/y2k/
Millenium Bug explained, Y2K Resources
 
VICNET and the Y2K Millenium Bug
http://www.vicnet.net.au/legal/y2kinfo.html
What is the Millenium bug? Why do I need to know? How can I do something about it? What is Vicnet doing about it?

VICNET Year 2000 Disclosure Statement
http://www.vicnet.net.au/legal/y2klegal.html
This statement is a Year 2000 disclosure statement for the purposes of the Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act 1999. A person may be protected by that Act from liability for this statement in certain circumstances.
 
Other Y2K Websites:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/internet/y2k.htm
Other sources of Y2K Information (includes Australian and International Sites)
 



6 - WARRNAMBOOL ONLINE - SKILLSNET ROADSHOW

Skills.net Roadshow
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/roadshow/sntemplate99.cfm?placeid=385

Warrnambool on the Web
http://www.warrnambool.org/

Warrnambool on the Web (WOW) is an innovative community project which focusses on the publication of information about Warrnambool. The Swaggie was invited along as a Key Note Speaker. Who is the Swaggie? None other than Sandie Solo, our roving Skills.net Roadshow person extrordinaire!

Read about her exploits with the Roadshow:
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/roadshow
Sandie has taken the Roadshow to over 600 towns, covered over 80,000 km and demonstrated the Internet to nearly 17,000 people - mainly Victorians outside of Melbourne.



7 - WOMEN'S WEB PROJECT

Women's Web is a project aimed at providing women in rural and isolated areas with training in the use of the Internet, as well as access to Internet services in their community. The project is funded through the Skills.net project, a project designed by the Victorian State government to provide all Victorians with Internet access.

Women's Web is designed to assist women to learn about the Internet by using a mentoring model, where local women acting as teachers and mentors assist and support others through the process of learning.

The area to be covered by the project ranges from Wodonga across Northern Victoria to Swan Hill and beyond. 1000 women are to be trained in the first year in basic Internet skills, and this training will take place in local schools, Neighbourhood Houses, Adult and Community Education Centres and other community venues.

You can read all about the Women's Web Project here:
http://www.womensweb.org.au/

Read stories from other Skills.net projects here:
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/stories.cfm

Read about other Skills.net projects here:
http://www.nevernever.net.au/skillsnet/



8 - WESTERN MURRAY ONLINE AND MOBILE

A major need of community agencies is reliable and affordable technical support they can call upon. This is especially true in rural and remote regions.

To this end, VICNET has secured some funding from the Commonwealth Govt, through the Networking the Nation Program, to trial a mobile technical support unit in the Western Murray Region of Victoria (Mildura to Kerang and down as far as Hopetoun basically but flexible).

This service is being called Western Murray Online and Mobile and is being run by Joe Henry. Joe is now out and about in the Western Murray and there to help groups in the area. So if you are a group in this area or know of any groups in this area who would like a visit from Joe, just get them to contact joe at wmom@vicnet.net.au
or call 0408 134 404
Website: http://wmom.vicnet.net.au/



9 - TILDE AWARDS 1999

The Victorian Tilde Awards are about awarding Victorian business and non-profit organisations for their efforts in online design and innovation. Last year there was a record number of nominated sites, and with thousands of registered votes we finally awarded 8 winners. Following its success we are proud to host the awards again this year, for yet another fierce and exciting competition.
Coming Soon - Watch this space!



10 - VICNET WEBSITE CONTENTS

Looking for something on VICNET?

Use either the Search Page:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/search/

or the contents page for subject headings:
http://www.vicnet.net.au/vicnet/contents.htm

Did you know VICNET includes resources for:



Wine
http://www.vicnet.net.au/wine/

Kids & Youth
http://www.vicnet.net.au/kids/

Business and e-commerce
http://www.vicnet.net.au/business/

Rural & Agricultural
http://www.vicnet.net.au/rural/

The Internet
http://www.vicnet.net.au/internet/

Quake
http://www.vicnet.net.au/quake/



11 - OTHER SITES OF INTEREST:

Footy 99
http://www.footy99.com.au/
News, fixtures, match reports, ladder etc.
Updated daily by The Age / SMH

Australian Families Guide to the Internet
http://www2.onlineaustralia.net.au/aba/
Kids and Teen Sites, plus what every family should know...

Blocked Site of the Day
http://www.peacefire.org/BSOTD/
Peacefire.org attempts to repsent the interests of people under 18 in the debate over freedom of speech on the Internet

Movie Guide
http://www.movieguide.com.au/ cinemas, movie reviews, services, contacts, film festivals, official sites, video top 10

Sofcom TV Guide
http://www.sofcom.com.au/TV/
 


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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!

Zine Editor:
Neil Shedden, VICNET Web Developer
neils@vicnet.net.au

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