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Get Connected A global education resource from World Vision introducing how people are connected around the world, the good and the bad of globalisation, and so on.
Globalisation
Victoria Walks : Year 9 Unit 2 - Geographies of Interconnections
Australians as Global Citizens

Perception of Place

Information and Communication Technology

Interconnection — What It Means, and How It’s Transforming IT
How Technology Will Change the Way We Work
Rise of the Machines: Drones Wireless technology and mobile phones mean that people and places are more connected than at any other stage in our history. Now get ready for the next technological revolution - remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) or 'drones'. However, not everyone supports this technology. Hear about some of the concerns.
How Technology Can Bring People Together
A Map of All the Underwater Cables that Connect the Internet

Transportation, Travel and Tourism

Tourism Internationally, people perceive that Australia is a unique holiday destination, and tourists are visiting our shores in increasing numbers. The net result is that tourism is helping Australians to connect with other people and other places more now than ever before.
Byron Bay Tourism Byron Bay is a coastal town in northern New South Wales popular with tourists for its beaches. But did you know that it is also gaining popularity for its produce? What is the role of tourism for exposing visitors to local produce, and therefore to trade opportunities?
Public Transport in Australia In Australia, especially in cities like Melbourne, there are numerous ways to get around. One way to get around in cities, that is both cost effective and environmentally friendly, is to use public transport. What are some other options?
Global Crossroad : The World's 25 Busiest Airports
I See You: Building Global Connection and Peace Through Travel & Tourism

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Global Trade

From Ship to Shop A flash about the types of cargo that the Port of Melbourne handles and the steps that cargo must go through to travel worldwide.
Ship Spotting The article will help identify the type of ship and the cargo it might be carrying to the Port of Melbourne.
Connecting to Compete 2016: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy
Connecting People and Places 2016 - 2017 - Department of Transport
People: The Power Behind the Supply Chain Every logistics career has its story, and every story has a main character. The supply chain may ride on wheels, wings, and an endless stream of data, but without living, breathing human beings to make the wheels turn and the data flow, the whole system would grind to a halt. This article will attempt to answer a few questions about the jobs of people working in the industry of logistics.