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Oceania
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 100% Pure New Zealand 
 This searchable site provides basic tourism information about New Zealand: getting to and around the islands, accommodations, tour packages, scenic spots, activities and attractions, and an events calendar. Also features an image library searchable by region or browsable by subject categories. From the New Zealand Tourism Board. http://www.newzealand.com/travel/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Nov 2, 2006 Aboriginal Languages of Australia
Annotated links to over 140 resources for nearly 40 of Australia's more than 200 indigenous languages. Arranged by information type including contacts, dictionaries, word lists, texts, papers, songs, sounds, and more; language name; or by state. From the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and sponsored by the Linguistics Department of the University of Melbourne. Part of the Virtual Library. http://www.dnathan.com/VL/ Topics: Language, Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Sep 18, 2003 About New Zealand
Features brief articles on the history, culture, and traditions of New Zealand as well as the current state of many aspects of New Zealand society. Also includes travel and visa information. From the New Zealand Embassy to the United States. http://www.nzembassy.com/aboutintro.cfm?CFID=117052&CFTOKEN=15163500&l=86&c=31 Topics: International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 16, 2005 APNIC: Asia Pacific Network Information Centre
The regional Internet registry for Asia and the Pacific, providing allocation and registration services for Internet domains. There is a domain name look-up service and other information and news about Internet service providers, national Internet registries, and similar organizations in the region. http://www.apnic.net/ Topics: Internet, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Web Design and Management Last updated May 21, 2002 ASAP Web: Australian Science Archives Project
ASAP "aims to provide access to Australia's scientific, technological, and medical heritage. It has links with Australia's major scientific and cultural institutions including the National Library of Australia, Australian Archives, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering." The site also has information "on over 3,000 Australian scientists from the eighteenth century to the present" and a Cabinet of Curiosities with "200 years of Australian science represented through art." http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/ Topics: History By Place, Libraries & Archives by Type, Notable People, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated Aug 4, 2004 Asian-Nation: The Landscape of Asian America
An "information resource and overview of the historical, demographic, political, and cultural issues that make up today’s diverse Asian American community." The author, a Vietnamese American sociologist, also provides discussion boards, many links, a section with history and photographs of Viet Nam, and suggestions for celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (May). Searchable. http://www.asian-nation.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 4, 2005 Australia Day
"Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories. On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian." Provides a history of the holiday, a timeline, details about national symbols, activities for children, material for teachers (such a song lyrics), and more. From the Australian government. http://www.australiaday.gov.au Topics: History By Place, Holidays by Region, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 2, 2009 Australia Post Postcode Search
Searchable by location, postcode, delivery office, presort number, and parcel zone. Includes a postage assessment calculator and access to downloadable copies of the postal data file and presort letter plans. http://www1.auspost.com.au/postcodes/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 25, 2002 Australian Bureau of Statistics
A large collection of statistics for Australia, including social and economic data; population, housing, and labor; price indexes; the national census; state data; and more. There are also articles and working papers. Additionally, there are thematic pages that bring statistics together by topic. Some of the statistics are available only to paying subscribers. There is also a list of Australian libraries that receive the documents. http://www.abs.gov.au/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Jun 26, 2001 Australian History on the Internet
Annotated directory of Web sites relating to Australian history. These include political documents, online journals, links to aboriginal history, and much more. From the National Library of Australia. http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/histsite.html Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 18, 2002 Australian Koala Foundation (AKF)
This is the private organization "whose prime focus and aim is the long-term conservation and effective management of the wild Koala in Australia." The site features facts about koalas (habitat, diet, life cycle, koala sounds, and more), images, and information about AKF projects. Also includes information for children. Available in several languages. https://www.savethekoala.com/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 7, 2006 Australian Libraries Gateway (ALG)
A directory of thousands of libraries in Australia. Searchable by name, location, and library type. Also features "links to online exhibitions that are created and maintained by libraries throughout Australia." From the National Library of Australia. http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 30, 2005 Australian Museum Fish Site
This site features information about the museum collection, as well as images and facts about hundreds of fish, "a pictorial key to the identification of fishes to family," video clips of fish, scientific information about larval fishes, materials for students, links to related sites, and more. Searchable. http://australianmuseum.net.au/Fishes Topics: Biology, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Australian Museum Online: Explore
Collection of materials from the Australian Museum (Sydney), which is known for its natural history and indigenous studies research. Includes fact sheets, FAQs, and other resources for teachers, students, and researchers. Covers topics such as ancient Egypt, keeping reptiles as pets in Australia, fossils, spiders, birds, kangaroos, and endangered animals and conservation. http://australianmuseum.net.au/ Topics: Environment, History By Place, Museums, Museums by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science, Social Science Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC)
This Australian government agency provides an "entry point to information on the activities of the APLC and on locusts in Australia." Features a FAQ about locusts, descriptions of locust control operations, publications such as a locust and grasshopper identification guide, and related links. http://www.daffa.gov.au/animal-plant-health/locusts Topics: Agriculture, Gardening, Home & Housing, Insects & Arachnids, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Australian Sports Commission: Indigenous Sport
Program "to encourage Indigenous people to be more active and to play sport at all levels. The program also works to increase opportunities for Indigenous people to learn the skills needed to organise [and] deliver and manage community-based sport." The site includes information about indigenous people's traditional games and funding for athletes. http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/indigenous/ Topics: Regions of the World, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated May 14, 2009 BlackStump Australiana
A solid directory of Australian Web sites, categorized and maintained by Peter Garriga. Not annotated, but highly selective. http://www.blackstump.com.au/all.about.australia.htm Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 25, 2006 Children's Book Council of Australia
Aimed at bolstering children's enjoyment of reading, the Children's Book Council of Australia here provides information about annual Australian awards for children's books, author and illustrator links, and literacy information. There is also a link to The Lu Rees Archives (a University of Canberra collection of resources on Australian children's literature) and a link to a discussion forum on children's literature. http://cbca.org.au/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 11, 2009 Collections Australia Network (CAN)
"Public gateway to collecting institutions across Australia including the small to medium regional institutions." Information about individual museums include descriptions of exhibits, events, news, brief stories of Australian history, and related links. Contains several discussion lists for museum professionals. From the Cultural Ministers Council. http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/ Topics: Museums by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 28, 2005 Country Profile: Australia
Profile of Australia, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and information about Australian leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, audio of the national anthem, and audio and video of some news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1250188.stm Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Culturalandrecreation.gov.au
Search and browse over 1,900 Australian Web sites from this "Culture and Recreation Portal...to online services and information in the fields of culture and recreation, from all levels of government and the non-government sector." Administered by the Australian Federal Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. http://www.acn.net.au/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 26, 2003 Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs [Australia]
The site provides information about visas and visiting Australia (for work, study, or vacation), as well as material on how to migrate permanently to Australia. The site also contains information and documents about Australian multicultural policy and the government's work with its indigenous peoples, including fact sheets, current policy statements, and reports on the socioeconomic standing of these groups. Searchable. http://www.immi.gov.au/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 4, 2006 Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Search for biographies of more than 3,000 (deceased) New Zealanders. This site includes the collected biographies originally published in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography series between 1990 and 2000. Also available in the Maori language. http://www.dnzb.govt.nz/dnzb/ Topics: Dictionaries, People, People, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 12, 2004 Documenting a Democracy: Australia's Story
A searchable, archival documentation of Australia's history through its primary documents: constitutions, letters, orders, legislation, and more. Browse by location, theme, time, or by photo. A glossary is also provided. Each document is available with a historical background, physical description, and a transcript. http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/ Topics: History By Place, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 27, 2002 Ethnology Database
"Photographs and detailed information...for more than 400 cultural objects" from the Pacific region. Surfboards, hula drums, barkcloth, quilts, featherwork, makaloa mats, wooden bowls, and stone pounders are included in the online exhibit. From the collection of more than 70,000 items in the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Oahu, Hawaii. http://www2.bishopmuseum.org/ethnologydb/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 16, 2003 Facts for Features: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: May
Facts and statistics about this observance planned "to coincide with two important anniversaries: the arrival in the United States of first Japanese immigrants (May 7, 1843) and the completion of the transcontinental railroad (May 10, 1869)." Topics include population, ethnicity, language, income, education, and military service. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013385.html Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Military, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated Mar 4, 2009 Ferns of the Canberra Region
This site is about the wild ferns of the Canberra Region in southeastern Australia: "where they grow; their ecology; with many photographs and detailed descriptions." Includes links to related websites. From a couple of enthusiasts. http://www.home.aone.net.au/~byzantium/ferns/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 9, 2006 Geographical Place Names & Street Names
A database of New Zealand place and street names. Details include the district, a brief description, latitude and longitude, and place names for surrounding areas within a specified radius. The site describes how place names are assigned. http://www.linz.govt.nz/placenames/index.aspx Topics: Dictionaries, Geography, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 7, 2009 Geoscience Australia
Australia's "leading geoscience research and information agency, responsible for producing and providing spatial information to the Australian community." Online tools include a place name database, mapping systems, earthquake maps, sunrise/sunset and moonrise/moonset times, and a distance calculator. The agency researches minerals, geomagnetism, oil and gas production, marine and coastal activities, geodesy and GPS (Global Positioning System), satellite remote sensing; and more. From the Australian Government. http://www.ga.gov.au/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Maps by Place, Regions of the World, Science, Scientific Themes, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jul 11, 2006 Geoscience Australia: Place Name Search
Search "the location and spelling of [hundreds of thousands of] geographical names across Australia." In addition, "calculate the distance between two places." From Australia's "national agency for geoscience research and geospatial information." http://www.ga.gov.au/map/names/ Topics: Dictionaries, Geography, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 11, 2006 The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Extensive material about the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, "stretching more than 2,300km along the northeast coast of Australia from the northern tip of Queensland to just north of Bundaberg." Covers tourism and recreation (including snorkeling and fishing), conservation, water quality, fisheries, and more. From the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, "the principal adviser to the [Australian] Commonwealth Government on the care and development of the ... Park." http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au Topics: Regions of the World, Water Last updated Sep 5, 2006 Hawaii/South Pacific for Visitors
This extensive site has many useful links to current and historic information on Hawaii and islands in the South Pacific such as Samoa, Bora Bora, Fiji, and Tahiti. Covers history, the sovereignty movement, traditional crafts and activities, mythology, travel, volcanoes, local newspapers online, and other matters. http://gohawaii.about.com/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 10, 2005 High Court of Australia
Includes a history of "the highest court in the Australian judicial system;" rules, forms, and fees; a list of current and former members; publications; and more. http://www.hcourt.gov.au/ Topics: Judicial Process, Regions of the World Last updated Aug 7, 2005 Journal of the H.M.S. Endeavour, 1768 - 1771 [Manuscript]
Images of the hundreds of pages of James Cook's "journal of the voyage of H.M.S. Endeavour during which Cook discovered Eastern Australia and circumnavigated New Zealand. Bound with the journal is a copy of a report from John Hutchinson, surgeon of the Dolphin to Capt. Samuel Wallis, 16th May 1768, of observations on the effects of saloop, portable soup, mustard and vinegar, distilled water and beef fat on scurvy." From the National Library of Australia. http://nla.gov.au/nla.ms-ms1 Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Geography, History, Literary Movements and Periods, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Transportation, Writing Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Kakapo Recovery Programme
Information about efforts to preserve this New Zealand bird, of which less than 100 are known to exist. This bird is "a parrot that looks like an owl, but which cannot fly. It can hop like a sparrow and growl like a dog. And it has a smell unlike anything else." Includes facts, a history of the kakapo's decline, a nesting calendar, photos, video clips, and more. Note: Search function is not available. http://www.kakaporecovery.org.nz/index1.html Topics: Animals, Crops, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 15, 2005 Koalas Overrunning Australia Island "Ark"
This 2002 article describes a government program to control the population of koalas living on "Kangaroo Island, a rugged eco-tourism paradise 30 minutes by air southwest of Adelaide." Includes information about the sterilization and transportation programs, and responses to these programs by conservation organizations and the media. From the National Geographic Society. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2002/05/0510_020510_TVkoala.html Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2005 KODAK: The Endurance
A look at the expedition of the ship Endurance , captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, that focuses on the work of Frank Hurley, the photographer. The remarkable images he brought back from a fight for survival in Antarctica combined with text and a map show the plight of the explorers. A timeline, and biographies of both Hurley and Shackleton complete the site. http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/endurance/ Topics: Geography, History, Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photography, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 5, 2002 The Marsupial Society of Australia
This organization "based in Adelaide, South Australia, [is] dedicated to providing information and education regarding keeping and breeding our native Fauna in captivity." The site features fact sheets about animals such as the dalgyte or rabbit-eared bandicoot, the brush-tailed bettong, the fat-tailed dunnart, the Tasmanian devil, and more. Also includes information about hand rearing, games and coloring pages for children, and links to related sites. http://www.marsupialsociety.org Topics: Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2005 MusicAustralia
This site "helps you to find, access and navigate a rich store of information on Australian music, musicians, organisations and services. ... You can find music scores, sound recordings, websites and a range of other music-related material." Searchable, or browsable by theme, such as indigenous music, "Waltzing Matilda," and Australian places. From the National Library of Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive, and cultural organizations from around the nation. http://www.musicaustralia.org Topics: Regions of the World Last updated Apr 28, 2005 The National Library of Australia: Pictorial Collection
The Pictures Catalogue contains bibliographic records for 45,000 paintings and 550,000 photographs dating from the late eighteenth century to the present. Includes 30,000 digitized images of oil paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, selected watercolors, and photographs. "The emphasis is on Australian material, with some material relating to New Zealand, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific." Searchable and browsable. http://www.nla.gov.au/catalogue/pictures/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 12, 2004 National Quilt Register
"The National Quilt Register is a major initiative of the Pioneer Women's Hut, a museum located ... in southern NSW, Australia. ... It is our policy to collect domestic objects relating to rural families, especially the women and by gathering the stories put these objects in the context of their lives." The online exhibit of dozens of quilts is searchable, and browsable by story theme or quilt style. http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/nqr/ Topics: Agriculture, Crafts, History By Place, Regions of the World, United States History Last updated Jun 20, 2007 National Treasures From Australia's Great Libraries
Online companion to this collection that draws together over 170 items from Australia's National, State and Territory libraries. Images from the collection are accompanied by essays on Australian history, migration, natural history, industry, war, culture, and more. Features digitized manuscripts and diary pages, photos, maps, and illustrations. From the National Library of Australia. http://nationaltreasures.nla.gov.au/ Topics: History By Place, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 27, 2006 New Zealand Birds
This site includes information about various species, drawings and illustrations, checklists, Maori myths, a list of collective nouns for birds, sites for bird watching in New Zealand, and more. The Journal of New Zealand Birds is archived back to the first issue, September 1999. http://www.nzbirds.com/ Topics: Birds, Hobbies, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Mar 8, 2004 New Zealand Historic Places Trust
This site has a searchable database of New Zealand historic places, including "archaeological sites, buildings, trees, cemeteries, gardens, shipwrecks, landscapes and many other types of places" with "photos and reports for many...in some instances there are very detailed reports!" There is also an online edition of Heritage NZ Magazine with articles on New Zealand history. Database entries are from Rarangi Taonga: The Register of Historic Places, Historic Areas, Wahi Tapu and Wahi Tapu Areas . http://www.historic.org.nz/ Topics: History, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 29, 2002 NZHistory.net.nz
This New Zealand history site includes exhibitions, related documents, photographs, book excerpts, and a multimedia section. Covers topics such as Anzac Day, the Battle of Crete, and the 1912 Waihi Strike. Provides a discussion forum, puzzles and quizzes about the exhibitions, and links to other genealogical, government, and history sites. From the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Wellington, New Zealand. http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 22, 2004 Online Image Database
This collection of photographs from the Australian government is intended "to help promote environmental issues." Searchable by keyword, topic, and geographic region. From the Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Heritage. http://www.environment.gov.au/media/imagedb/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 17, 2007 The Pacific Island Photographs of UCR CMP
A collection of over 30 annotated photographs of Pacific Island life and people (ca. 1870-1930). Includes images from Hawaii, New Guinea, Fiji, and Marquesas, many taken by Harry Pidgeon. Also features background information on stereographic photography. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/collections/permanent/projects/survey/PacificIslands/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 10, 2006 Pacific Studies WWW Virtual Library
This academic directory of online and print resources includes historical information, maps and atlases, unpublished manuscripts, bibliographies, and mailing lists. Coverage includes Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Australia, and other regions of the South Pacific. Searchable and browsable. A Virtual Library site. http://coombs.anu.edu.au/WWWVL-PacificStudies.html Topics: Regions of the World, Social Science Last updated Feb 20, 2003 PictureAustralia
A large, searchable database of pictures of historical and contemporary Australiana held by participating Australian cultural institutions. Images include the 1956 and 2000 Olympics, artists, authors, Italian prisoners of war, wildflowers, birds, Antarctic exploration, criminals, and more. http://www.pictureaustralia.org/ Topics: Regions of the World, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jun 5, 2004 Save the Kiwi
This site provides "a one-stop shop of information about the kiwi [bird], New Zealand's wonderful and unique national icon." Includes biological and ecological information about the bird, including its life cycle and threats to its survival. Visit the "Kiwi Classroom" to find interactive stories and activities for children. "Teachers' Log" features a variety of classroom resources. Maintained by the Bank of New Zealand Kiwi Recovery Trust. http://www.savethekiwi.org.nz/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Environment, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 7, 2006 Skin Stories: The Art and Culture of the Polynesian Tattoo
Companion website to a documentary about tattoo culture in Samoa, Hawaii, New Zealand, and beyond. Features essays on the history and role of tattoos, tattoo artist profiles, photo galleries, personal experiences about tattoos, a glossary, and related features. Produced by Pacific Islanders in Communications. http://www.pbs.org/skinstories/ Topics: Art, Fashion, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Sorry Day
"The first National Sorry Day was held on 26 May 1998. ... The Day offers the community the opportunity to participate and be involved in activities to acknowledge the impact of the policies of forcible removal on Australia's indigenous populations." The site provides links to information about this day within National Reconciliation Week that honors the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. From the Australian Government. http://www.acn.net.au/articles/sorry/ Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 30, 2005 Stories of the Dreaming
Stories from Aboriginal Australia are told in text, audio, and video versions. The site contains about 20 stories which range in length from 2 minutes to just over 9 minutes in length. There is also a glossary of the indigenous words used in the stories. Technical details are included for those who need to download software to make full use of the site. This well-designed site is a collaboration between Australia's Cultural Network and the Australian Museum. http://australianmuseum.net.au/Stories-of-the-Dreaming Topics: Literature & Books, Regions of the World, Religion Last updated Sep 22, 2009 Te Puna Web Directory
This is a searchable directory of New Zealand and Pacific Island Web sites. Maori listings are extensive. It is fascinating to browse the sites of well-known (Hawaii, the Galapagos) and not so well-known (Niue, Wallis, and Futuna) Pacific Islands. Maintained by Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa (the National Library of New Zealand). http://webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 26, 2002 Timeframes
Over 20,000 images from the Alexander Turnbull Library collection cover "the social and natural history of New Zealand, the Pacific and Antarctica from the earliest European contact to the present." The database features "items of cultural value to Maori people and other New Zealanders." Browsable by subject, and searchable. From the National Library of New Zealand. http://timeframes1.natlib.govt.nz/ Topics: Regions of the World, Regions of the World, Science, Science Last updated May 1, 2005 University Libraries: Foreign Information by Country
Collections of links to information about countries and territories of the world. Find guides from individual countries, portals to country information, and country profiles by governments and by international organizations. Some of the country sites are only in native languages. Includes links to related topics such as treaties and travel. From the University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries. http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/foreigngovt.htm Topics: Regions of the World Last updated May 4, 2009 Western Potatoes
The Web site for this Australian potato marketing organization contains an illustrated guide to new potato varieties, educational activities, information about the potato industry in Australia, games and links for children, and basic cooking information. The extensive recipe collection includes recipes for dishes such as potato pancakes, stuffed potatoes, gnocchi, potato biscotti, and chocolate potato truffles. Searchable. http://www.westernpotatoes.com.au Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 3, 2007 Whereis.com
An online street directory for Australia. Use it to generate maps for any street address, park, hospital, church, police station, or shopping center. http://www.whereis.com/ Topics: Maps, Maps by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 2, 2008 whitepages.com.au
Australian telephone directory. Includes postcodes, dialing codes, and a link to their Yellow Pages Online. http://www.whitepages.com.au/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Regions of the World, Technology Last updated Jan 23, 2006 Wine Literature of the World
This site from the State Library of South Australia highlights selections from its collections of wine-related materials. More than a bibliography, it includes quotations, photographs, and images of labels, menus, and other ephemera. It provides information about the top 25 wine grapes, wine making, wine history, the Australian wine industry, festivals, lore and humor, and the design of bottles, glasses, labels, and related items. http://www.winelit.slsa.sa.gov.au Topics: Industries, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World, Wine Last updated Apr 28, 2005 The Wing Luke Asian Museum
This Seattle, Washington, museum "engages the Asian Pacific American communities and the public in exploring issues related to the culture, art and history of Asian Pacific Americans." The Web site has museum information including its special, permanent, and past exhibits; public events; educational resources; and visitor services. There is also a history of the museum and its neighborhood, Seattle’s Chinatown - International District. The Community Heritage Center (in Exhibitions ) has links to related Web resources. http://www.wingluke.org/ Topics: Museums by Place: United States, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 26, 2003 World Wide Wombat Web
This site from a wombat enthusiast provides links to information about this Australian burrowing marsupial. Includes links to information about northern and southern hairy-nosed wombats, a site about the care of orphaned joeys and releasing them into the wild, images, and more. http://serf.org/wombats.html Topics: Animals, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 2, 2004 WWF-New Zealand: Maui's Dolphin
Information about "the world's smallest and rarest marine dolphin," including ecology, threats to the population (such as set net fishing and pollution), and protection strategies. Includes fact sheets and activities for children, news, and related links. From the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) New Zealand. http://www.wwf.org.nz/what_we_do/species/hector_s_and_maui_s_dolphin/maui_s_dolphin/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Yellowpages.com.au
A classified telephone directory for Australian businesses, products, and services. http://www.yellowpages.com.au/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Regions of the World, Technology Last updated Feb 18, 2006 |
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