LoveFreo

Ever wanted an atmospheric experience of Australia, but couldn’t afford the trip? LoveFreo.com offers you a free-lance opportunity to delve right into the heart of Australia. Winner in the Best Overall Accessibility category of the 2012 Australian Web Awards, LoveFreo presents itself as the “odd one” out of the bunches of Australian experience sites. The website- although it is not a blog- presents itself in popular blog format, with reverse chronological order posts and dates on each entry. Each video or picture is just “slightly” off being centered on the page, so it catches your attention. Cultural aspects such as hand-crafted statues and sculptures are described through the eyes of a native Australian, and the pictures serve the descriptions justice. Street fairs and restored European explorer ships once again finding themselves at Australia’s banks are just a glimpse into the enthralling experiences that LoveFreo brings us. So, whether you’re a local who wants to check in on the newest events, or you’re a foreigner who’s just a little nosy, check it out- if anything you’ll at least be entertained.

FOODcents

Winner of the 2012 Australian Web Awards in the category of Most Outstanding, FOODcents truly presents itself in a way that no other health site has. Even the homepage has appeal, with different sizes and shapes presenting themselves in every facet that you wouldn’t expect a health website to offer. The stereotype of an “eat healthy and exercise” website is that it is bare-bones, just like the diet it suggests, and presents to you the minimal facts- most of which are common sense. This site breaks the mold. Your eyes barely know where to focus, and when you finally do decide to click on many of the links available- guess what- the explanations and instructions for each of the healthy choices are presented conversationally. No more of the “dictionary-read” instructions; reading the articles on FOODcents makes it feel like an actual person is there helping you along with your dietary needs. Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?