Well after a couple of months settling into the new house, I have Finally got around to setting up the internet at home. I have been rather busy running around buying all those things you need for a new home and changing addresss with all the utilities. It is so refreshing to walk into the Vicroads office and have your number called before you have even sat down!! and the Medicare office has 3 ladies ready to pounce on you, with no waiting at all......amazing! Of course this time- saving now allows for leisurely breakfasts at Metung, cycling and midweek sailing.
East Gippsland launched their new website and slogan last night. The slogan is 'Naturally magic' which sums up this part of the world very nicely.
http://www.discovereastgippsland.com.au/default.asp
Being a website junkie I also attended an information evening on obtaining geographic domain names for local communities run by auCD
The aim of auCD (au.Community Domains) is to provide support services to communities who want to register their geographic domain name for a community website portal and process applications based on policy and guidelines for the purpose of preserving Australian geographic names for use by the relevant local community.
One of their shining examples is http://koonwarra.vic.au/
This can be a great way of uniting communities and using their 'own' website for useful information like news and events or a local Fire plan.
