As the internet celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s important to reflect on its evolution. With the release of Mosaic in 1990, the first browser to integrate text and graphics, the internet began to gain popularity. Google, Wikipedia, and Facebook have since become household names, but a milestone that often goes unnoticed is the emergence of the first Australian websites 30 years ago. Back then, only a handful of Australians had access to the internet, primarily through universities and research facilities. But as private consumers and small businesses started going online, the number of Australian websites multiplied rapidly. From cyberfeminist zines to online political campaigns, the internet became a platform for diverse voices and businesses. Today, it is essential to critically examine the internet’s development and consider how we can shape its future.
https://theconversation.com/30-years-of-the-web-down-under-how-australians-made-the-early-internet-their-own-212542