Parliamentary tribute to Olive

Tribute has been paid in State Parliament to the late Olive Riley of Woy Woy.

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrews told Parliament that Ms Riley was "known around the globe as the world's oldest internet blogger".

The 108-year-old passed away in her Woy Woy Community Aged Care home on July 12.

"In 2005, Olive was the subject of a documentary entitled All About Olive, by Central Coast filmmaker Mike Rubbo," Ms Andrews said.

"It was from this that she was encouraged to start recording her stories on the internet and this opened a new chapter in Olive's long and interesting life.

"Olive started her blog or 'blob', as she referred to it, in February last year, sharing more than 70 entries about her life and experiences.

"Through her blog, Olive was in contact with people from all over the world, striking up online conversations with people from as far away as Russia and America.

"Through these blogs, Olive's memories will long live on."

Ms Riley's blog can still be viewed at www.allaboutolive.com.au

Press release, 24 Sep 2008 Marie Andrews, Member for Gosford