News and Updates

This page was last updated on 2 October, 2007

This page will report changes that are made to the addresses of the sites used in the series, and will be updated frequently. To ensure you are reading the latest information click on reload now. You should check this page every time you use the Internet Investigator series. Some replacements and changes have already been made and the sites are marked with an [*]. Please be aware that these books are now nearly three years old which is why such a high percentage of sites have disappeared or relocated.


Latest Changes

Resources
The Australian Dairy Industry - page 8 [Australian Book]
Unfortunately the site indicated in the book has changed its layout and content and the information needed for the worksheet is now rather difficult to find. However, a NEW SITE is now available. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Dairy Farming in New Zealand - page 9 [New Zealand Book]
This site has been replaced. Click on the various links to find out all about dairy farming in New Zealand.
The Australian Wool Industry - page 9 This site has changed its whole layout and material is now all over the place. For questions 1 - 3, use your research skills to locate the answers by clicking on the appropriate heading. Clicking on Wool History is no longer an option but the information is still there. Click on About Wool - Australia to complete the activity for Question 4.
Australian Mining History - page 16 has a new location.
The Forest Industry - page 24 [Australian Book]
This site has changed its format and the headings as specified in the book are no longer the same. The various links at the site provide very similar information.
*Water Resources - page 26 [Both books]
The original web site has changed and I have found new sites to use. The first link will lead you to information on the Water Cycle and the second link provides information on Water Conservation.
*Whaling Site 2 - page 41 [Both books]
This site is the original site however the location has moved to a new address yet again.
The Giant Panda - page 42: Site 1 [Both books]
This site has been replaced and you can no longer click on Panda Facts.
International Treaties - page 47 [Australian Book]
Use this page to help you with your research.
International Treaties - page 47 [New Zealand Book]
Use this page to help you with your research.


Place and Space
NEW! NOVA Online's El Niņo Site. [Both books] This site is very useful and easy to follow so I have added it to the list. Make sure you check it out.
Page 16...Migrating to New Zealand - Sites 1 and 2 The New Zealand Immigration site has recently rearranged its layout. For Site 2, click on Immigration Statistics to find the information.
Page 22...Land Use in Other Countries [Both books]
This site has been replaced.
Page 29...The Mekong - Web Site 2 [Both books]
This site has been replaced.
Page 38...Environmental Pollution - Web Site 1 
Page 38...Environmental Pollution -Web Site 2 
Page 38...Ocean Pollution -Web Site 3
[Both books]  Please note: two new sites have been added to replace the original one. 

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