On a modest plot in Epsilon Orionis, Fishace Pye has set up a backyard waste management system to demonstrate the real-life benefits. Fishace sums up the purpose of his plot: "Fishace Ecological Engineering is an Australian consultancy specialising in the design of zero waste systems. With climate changes ahead we need to do things in different ways. This system shows how you … [Read more...] about Fishace – in-world environmental education
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Interview: Gary Hazlitt (Gary Hayes) Part 2
We continue our interview with Gary Hazlitt. Part 1 is here. Lowell: Could you talk a little about Australia’s presence in Second Life? Gary: I think it is a very interesting time for web 3.0 and especially Australia which is one of the most remote communities in the physical world. I think there is both a strong camaraderie and inventiveness in the psyche of Australians and … [Read more...] about Interview: Gary Hazlitt (Gary Hayes) Part 2
Interview: Gary Hazlitt (Gary Hayes) Part 1
With the launch of the ABC and Telstra presences in Second Life, Gary Hazlitt (Gary Hayes) has become a well know figure for Australian SL users. He's managed both projects and built the majority of the content as well. SLOz caught up with Gary to get some insight on the builds done and the ones coming up. Lowell: Can you describe a little about your background in RL? Gary: … [Read more...] about Interview: Gary Hazlitt (Gary Hayes) Part 1
Chez Xay
The Chez Xay Tropical Island Resort covers all of Tamita Island, Irukandji (a type of jellyfish native to North Queensland). I stumbled across Chez Xay when doing a search of classifieds using the term 'Australian'. In Xay Tomesen's own words: "The resort is gay owned, straight friendly, with a focus on harmony and nature. Beyond the main beach and shops, Tamita Island is a … [Read more...] about Chez Xay
Machinima – Oz Style
Machinima in SL can be a very hit and miss affair, but its appeal continues to grow. One reason for the growth is the use of machinima by companies to promote their in-world presences. Australia has its own specialist machinima creator in Skribe Forti. A veteran of nearly twenty years working in the Australian film and television industries, Skribe now spends much of his … [Read more...] about Machinima – Oz Style