The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its Perspective on Culture March 2011 report, Library and Archive Attendance. The outcomes are reinforced by data in the ABS report 4114.0 – Attendance at Selected Cultural Venues and Events, Australian 2009-10. Some of the outcomes of note were: an attendance rate of 34% of the population [...]

Statistically Speaking is the name of the Australian Bureau of Statistics blog for “librarians and other like-minded information professionals featuring the latest information, news, tips and stories relating to the Australian Bureau of Statistics”. It is updated regularly, with about 4 to 5 posts each week, usually highlighting a new or relevant statistical release from [...]

Asking how big the internet is, is a bit like asking how long is a piece of string. The answer is we really don’t know because it is unorganised, uncatalogued and continues to grow at a phenomenal rate. However, two recent sources are having a guestimate on where the internet is in terms of a [...]