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30 years since Australia first connected to the internet, we've come a long way

  • Written by Justin Zobel, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate & International Research, University of Melbourne
30 years since Australia first connected to the internet, we've come a long wayOut of the science labs, our internet connectivity is now part of our everyday lives.Shutterstock/AngieYeoh

This article is part of our occasional long read series Zoom Out, where authors explore key ideas in science and technology in the broader context of society and humanity.

When Australia joined the global internet on June 23, 1989 – via...

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