OUTBACK Magazine OUTBACK 149 Back Issue

Getting rural Australia connected is now more important than ever. Across Australia, families, business people and communities depend on fast, reliable and affordable connectivity. Some say it’s a human right now that so much of our lives and work – not to mention government services and banking – has migrated to the digital realm in the wake of COVID. But, while dependable mobile and internet services have never been more vital to public safety, business, education, health and social relationships, they are by no means guaranteed in remote Australia. We take an extensive look at connectivity in the bush. There is also our perennial favourites of dogs, boots, bush kids and more.