Ronnie is the only person in his town with internet. The digital divide is to blame | ABC Australia

These days, it's hard to get by without the internet, as government and banking services move online.

So what does it mean for the millions of Australia who aren't connected?

Almost three -million Australians are classified as 'highly excluded' from the digital world, meaning they don't have access to affordable internet, or don't know how to use it.

There's concern the so-called 'digital divide' is widening the gap between the city and the bush, and limiting opportunities in Aboriginal communities.

National regional social affairs reporter Erin Parke headed to the central Kimberley to find out how people are coping in an increasingly digital world.

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