About this Site
The website www.nethercote.nsw.au is an ongoing project launched on 13th July 2009 by the Nethercote Residents Assoc. Inc.
We invite everyone in the community to join in and submit content to help make this site truly representative of the different aspects of our community . This is a big, though hopefully worthwhile project, but it requires contributions to bring it "alive" and allow it to be a dynamic, organic and fun place to visit. We also welcome comments, questions and suggestions, "bric-bracs and bouquets". Just use the "contact us" tab above.
Bryan & Karen have set up the site so far and now hand it over to the community to grow it in whatever directions they choose by submitting content and perhaps running their own sections or pages - all help given!
What is www.nethercote.nsw.au?
www.nethercote.nsw.au is a website listed under the Community Geographic Domain Names project. It has been registered by the Nethercote Residents' Assoc. Inc.on behalf of the Nethercote community in accordance with the regulations listed below.
What are Community Geographic Domain Names?
Community Geographic Domain Names are intuitive, easy to remember, locality based website addresses that combine a town or suburb's name with the name of the state and country where the town or suburb is found, such as www.bathurst.nsw.au/ and www.ballarat.vic.au.
The Community Geographic Domain Name licensing system is a national system that aims to deliver quality online information portals potentially for every town and suburb in Australia. They are regulated by auDA on behalf of the Australian Government and supported by all Australian State and Territory Governments. There are currently 22,000 Community Geographic Domain Name licenses available in Australia and with continued government support the Community Geographic Domain Name system will become the standard for accessing locality based information.
What are the requirements of a Community Geographic Domain Name License holder?
To ensure quality of experience for the internet user Community Geographic Domain Name license holders may only use the domain for provision of a community based information portal. Such portals should include, but are not limited to community events calendar, local business directory, community organisation directory, general information, local news and a community feedback facility.
The aim of Community Websites is to provide an online communication tool to help foster and develop stronger communities by promoting local economic activity and participation in social, cultural, learning and civic activities.
What can the CGDN licence be used for?
The licence is solely for the purpose of operating a community website developed for the benefit of the entire local community. The website should include all interests within the local community. As a guideline, website content should include but is not limited to: community events, local business directory, community directory, general information about the community, local news and a community feedback facility.
What are the benefits of a CGDN?
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It is the easiest way for your community to be found on the internet through the website address itself.
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A CGDN community website is one that truly represents your community due to the Policy Rules and Guidelines in place to preserve the names for use by the relevant community.
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Provides a communication tool to help foster and develop stronger communities by promoting local economic activity and participation in social, cultural, learning and civic activities. CGDN website groups can utilise this communication tool to springboard initiatives and engage the community
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Provides a "community of communities" that can share experiences and the ability to communicate with each other.
Who can apply for a CGDN?
Any community group which is a not-for-profit legal entity or a specail committe of local council and broadly representative of the local community.
There is only one true Geographic Internet Address for every locality - a Community Geographic Domain Name (CGDN)
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It is the easiest way for your community to be found on the internet through the website address itself
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Allows community and business organisations who can't afford their own website a web presence
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You can become part of this "community of communities" who share ideas and support each other
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Provides a springboard for community initiatives and engagement
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