Reference

http://www.smh.com.au

One of Sydney's leading newspaper. Aside from the current news, it has archives of past features. There are comprehensive groups of articles and also links to classified ads site and film.

http://www.tourism.nsw.gov.au

The New South Wales tourism website. It features sections on general information about NSW, the Olympics, holidays, maps and news. Basically, an online compendium of touristy information and facts. 

Games

 http://www.hotgames.com

Another gamers' vital resource. It has lots of games in review and the usual downloads and demos. It offers subscription to their newsletter so you can receive all the info on the latest of games and tips. Definitely an add-on on the bookshelf.

http://www.eidosinteractive.com/ff7/index.html

The website for the most excellent RPG game of the year. Final Fantasy VII first came out as a PlayStation game and is now brought to the PC gaming platform. It comes complete with strategy guide, character bios, and screenshots.

Kids

 http://www.reefbound.au.msn.com

More of an educational trip rather than a cutesy gamey kind of site. The site is devoted to reefs and everything reefy. You can look at the Great Barrier Reef with the aquarium cam or go on a reef dive without getting wet. Done in style. Eye catching design. Worth the look.

http://www.softnexus.com.au/aleks

A Personal Web page created and maintained by a 14 year old boy. Personal web pages, or ego sites are abundant in cyber space. Although some are blatant about their ego sites, sacrificing quality, design and content, Aleksander's site is different. It still has the typical dislikes, likes, photo album, etc., but his site stands out from the rest. His is done with finesse. Would be junior web designers should check it out.

Entertainment

 http://www.getaway.com.au

The TV travel show on the net. It contains stories from the past and current shows. As the name implies, it's a site that covers interesting places and highlights touristy spots. Ideal aid for planning your next vacation.

http://www.cmm.com.au

Finally. A local online CD shop. A reliable one too. You can place your order and expect it delivered at your door within three business days. Anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.

Technical

http://www.ganggang.com.au

Showcases shareware, freeware, and downloadable demos primarily by Australian software developers. Of course it also covers other foreign developers.

dvd.anu.edu.au

An Australian site devoted to the DVD technology. It answers common questions about DVD and provides news of recent developments. Has links to other related sites.

Miscellaneous

 http://www.incyber.com.au

A stunning website. A site devoted to graphic design and fancy layouts. It's worth the look if you're interested in brilliant web design and stunning visuals.

http://www.ammodump.com

An online catalogue of firearms and weapons. You can place an order, given it's legal in your country, or just plain drool over the babes. That's drool over the guns and not the scantily clad women. Pervert!

Money

 http://www.personalinvestment.com.au

Your own personal broker. It gives you all the investment information you need with up-to-date information. There are regular departments, columns, and shortened versions of articles available as online back issues.

http://www.craa.com.au

The Credit Reference Association web site. If you're ever curious on how they come up with your credit rating, this site will explain how they do it, as well as detailing the types of information they have.