> Damn, this looks to be out in the middle of nowhere! Is there 
> anywhere within 100km or so that would have decent internet 
> connectivity? The closest node seems to be 99km away - which 
> is damn sure not to happen.

As for connectivity, ADSL may be available in Elmore itself, otherwise
Bendigo (40-50km) will certainly have ADSL and possibly Neighbourhood Cable.
The trick being to find a local with broadband...