Research Tools

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Explora

Let your research take flight with Explora, the place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects, such as art and music, health, literature, geography, language arts, history, social studies, world cultures, science and technology, engineering, mathematics and languages.

Go to Explora

EBSCO provide a range of tutorials. Try Explora for Primary School Users Tutorial.

 

Australia / New Zealand Reference Centre Plus

Australasian newspapers and magazines, many in full text. A great way to find quality information on current topics. More advanced searching and options than Explora.

Library card number required.

 

Go to Australia / New Zealand Reference Centre Plus.

 

 

Choice Magazine

Which smartphone or washing machine should you buy? Choice provides independent reviews, test results and advice.

Search Choice back to 1994 and view full text articles from since 2010 via  Australia / New Zealand Reference Centre Plus

To search in ANZ Reference you can use this style of wording in the simple search box using the journal name:

 JN "Choice" AND washing machine   

You can also access Choice Magazine on Flipster.

 

Go to Flipster

National Construction Code (NCC) Online

To search the NCC Online register for free online access.

Tip: Register for free online access.

 

Go to the National Construction Code

 

 

The Law Handbook

Need legal help? The Law Handbook by the Fitzroy Legal Service provides easy-to-understand legal information in one spot. A great place to start to solve your legal problems and to find free or low-cost legal advice in Victoria.

 

Go to the Law Handbook

 

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

The ACCC is an independent statutory authority that promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, business and the community. Download the ACCC Shopper app for handy access to your refund, warranty and lay-by rights – available for Android and iOS.

 

Go to the ACCC