What is Second Life?
Second Life is a 3D virtual environment. Within the computer-rendered world, users can create their own identity (known as an 'avatar') and interact with others in a lifelike social space. It is not a game as there is no objective. It is a space for creating, socialising, dancing, flying or simply exploring. A number of commercial, government and educational organisations are setting up a presence in Second Life - including the ABC with its trial virtual ABC Island.
* This external link will 'teleport' you directly to the ABC Island, provided you have joined Second Life and installed the free software. If not, you will be prompted to do so. Please also note that a broadband Internet connection is required.
Have a look at ABC Island
What can you do on ABC Island?
ABC Island in Second Life is a dynamic and distinctively Australian destination providing visitors with opportunities to design, create and showcase objects, discover a hidden underground music club, listen to Indigenous stories, wander round an environmentally friendly eco house, experience ABC audio and video in a social environment and attend live screenings and concerts. Join ABC Friends to keep up to date with ABC Island events.
- Visit our What's On section to view a listing of all the content on the ABC Island.
- Go to Help/FAQs for more information on how to get started in Second Life and find ABC Island
Melbourne Laneways Cup
Melbourne Laneways Cup
Spring Racing Carnival hits Melbourne Laneways this Wednesday 7 November 7:00pm EDT (Tuesday 6 Nov 12am PST).
Frock up for fashions on the field and brush up on your Melbourne Cup trivia to see if you can win the Melbourne Laneways Cup (search for clues in the Laneways!)
PLUS a night in a real life Melbourne hotel valued at $250 is up for grabs as we launch a new design competition, more details are attached.
You heard it from the horse's mouth… spread the word and we hope to see you there!
- DATE: Wednesday November 7th
TIME: 7:00pm EDT, 1:00am SL time
PLACE: Melbourne Laneways precinct, ABC Island in SecondLife
If you are logged into Second Life, click on this SLURL to get there:
http://slurl.com/secondlife/ABC%20Island/47/183/22 *
* This external link will 'teleport' you directly to the ABC Island, provided you have joined Second Life and installed the free software. If not, you will be prompted to do so. Please also note that a broadband Internet connection is required.
Melbourne Laneways
Melboune Laneways Launch
ABC Island has launched an exciting new space based on the iconic laneways in the centre of Melbourne. This new project will captures the quintessential characteristics of Melbourne, such as hidden cafes and Federation Square while offering a new interactive and virtual experience.
