Australia
Part # 1 Cities and other places in Australia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia
The 5 largest cities in Australia Cities Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Pearth Adelaide http://www.geonames.org/AU/largest-cities-in-australia.html
People 4.6 million. 4.3 million. 2.2 million. 1.9 million. 1.2 million.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
The Sydney opera house
Canberra. The capital of Australia.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
http://uk.businessinsider.com/what-its-like-to-live-in-melbourne-australia-2015-8
A small street in Melbourne, the world’s most livable city.
Great barrier reef, Australia Largest coral reef system in the world. Consists of over 2,900 separate reefs. Stretches over 2,600 km. Includes over 900 islands.
http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/great-barrier-reef/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
Koalas live in coastal regions in Eastern and Southern Australia.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
The 12 apotles. Victoria, Australia.
Part # 2 People who live in Australia
22.5 million people live in Australia.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html
Most people live in the big cities on the coasts.
https://twitter.com/IncredibleMaps/status/418682227187130368
People per square kilometre in Australia.
The Australian culture scores relatively high on masculinity
http://geert-hofstede.com/australia.html
Further inspiration http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/gender-diversity-9869793 http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/differences-between-women-and-men
Part # 3 Examples of innovation in Australia
Australia had 17 consecutive years of economic growth.
http://www.oecd.org/document/35/0,3343,en_2649_33733_41441891_1_1_1_1,00.html
Research shows that Australia is losing momentum in the digital realm. For example, the way education is done needs to change. Companies need to become more agile. http://www.cio.com.au/article/573544/australia-an-innovation-laggard-where-we-went-wrong/ http://www.cio.com.au/article/570779/get-ready-digital-tsunami-says-uts-professor/
Kogan contracts Chinese or other Asian groups to make television sets and other appliances for Australia - and sell them via www.kogan.com at lower prices than conventional retailers. http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2014/9/19/property/six-companies-shed-light-australias-growth-potential https://twitter.com/ruslankogan
https://www.telstra.com.au/ crowdsources customer service, so that users support each other to resolve problems without charge.
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/strategy/strategic_principles_for_competing_in_the_digital_age?cid=DigitalEdge-eml-alt-mkq-mck-oth-1405
https://www.airtasker.com/
Sources http://communitygarden.org.au/ http://www.eatwithme.net/
http://www.gelatomessina.com/ makes ice cream. They define their purpose with phrases like “making people happy” and “putting a smile on people’s faces.”
Visit also https://instagram.com/gelatomessina
Sources http://www.dressedup.com.au/ http://clothingexchange.com.au/
Globecam came up with a design for miniature
cameras to be worn by referees and players in sporting matches – and contracted a German laboratory, Fraunhofer, to build the product. http://www.globecast.com.au/services/globecam http://www.brw.com.au/p/lists/50-most-innovative-companies/2014/five_paths_the_business_innovation_3XHxceeuINTceYe3zhAoEP
http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2014/06/daily-chart-2
30% of the Australian population watch Australian football
http://secondtononenutrition.com/ is a workout supplement store based in North Queensland. It has 3 physical locations and an online store. https://www.facebook.com/secondtononenutritionaustralia
works because it has found a balance between product plugs, workout advice and hilarious memes. http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/four-of-australias-most-innovative-small-businesses-on-social-media/story-fnda1bsz-1227372007387
Sources http://friendswiththings.com.au/ http://www.openshed.com.au/ https://www.tushare.com/
https://www.realestate.com.au/
Sources http://homeworksyd.tumblr.com/ http://tankstreamlabs.com/
Sources http://www.carnextdoor.com.au/ https://www.divvy.com.au/ http://www.goget.com.au/
Further inspiration http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/bicycle-friendly-cities http://www.slideshare.net/frankcalberg/transportation-innovation