Australia

Country Australia
Capital Canberra
Continent Australia-Oceania
Currency Australian dollar(AUD)
Languages English

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. It boasted one of the OECD's fastest growing economies during the 1990s, a performance due in large part to economic reforms adopted in the 1980s. Long-term concerns include climate-change issues such as the depletion of the ozone layer and more frequent droughts, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef.

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Total dominance! South Africa outclass Australia, make it five ODI series wins on the trot - The Times of India
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  3. Australia beaten again as South Africa clinch ODI series with 84-run win  The Guardian


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Australia lose their 3rd successive bilateral ODI series: Key stats - NewsBytesAustralia lose their 3rd successive bilateral ODI series: Key stats  NewsBytes

South Africa take cautious approach with Bavuma in Australia - ICCSouth Africa take cautious approach with Bavuma in Australia  ICC

Australia expands crackdown on online scams - Digital Watch ObservatoryAustralia expands crackdown on online scams  Digital Watch Observatory

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South Africa beat Australia by 84 runs in second men’s ODI to win series – as it happened - The GuardianSouth Africa beat Australia by 84 runs in second men’s ODI to win series – as it happened  The Guardian

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Decoding Australia's struggles in their last four home ODIs - NewsBytesDecoding Australia's struggles in their last four home ODIs  NewsBytes

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South Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened - The GuardianSouth Africa beat Australia by 98 runs in first men’s one-day international – as it happened  The Guardian

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STATS: Australia post unwanted series record with loss to South Africa in 2nd ODI; Find out - The Indian ExpressSTATS: Australia post unwanted series record with loss to South Africa in 2nd ODI; Find out  The Indian Express

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Listing Australian spinners with 50-plus wickets in home ODIs - NewsBytesListing Australian spinners with 50-plus wickets in home ODIs  NewsBytes

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Follow live updates from Australia vs South Africa - The IndependentFollow live updates from Australia vs South Africa  The Independent

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Israel’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge - Al JazeeraIsrael’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge  Al Jazeera

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News archive - homeaffairs.gov.auNews archive  homeaffairs.gov.au

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Australia Cracks Down On Binance: Orders External Audit Over Money Laundering Concerns - MitradeAustralia Cracks Down On Binance: Orders External Audit Over Money Laundering Concerns  Mitrade

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Netanyahu accuses Australian PM Albanese of 'betraying' Israel - BBCNetanyahu accuses Australian PM Albanese of 'betraying' Israel  BBC

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Australia's woeful ODI record continues with series loss to South Africa - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAustralia's woeful ODI record continues with series loss to South Africa  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise - ReutersPhilippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise  Reuters

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Australia and Israel: how the war of words unfolded – in quotes - The GuardianAustralia and Israel: how the war of words unfolded – in quotes  The Guardian

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Australia watchdog orders Binance unit to conduct audit over money laundering concerns - ReutersAustralia watchdog orders Binance unit to conduct audit over money laundering concerns  Reuters

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Maharaj's masterful maiden ODI five-for hands South Africa 1-0 series lead - ESPNMaharaj's masterful maiden ODI five-for hands South Africa 1-0 series lead  ESPN

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Australia Orders Binance Audit, Flagging ‘Serious Concerns’ - BloombergAustralia Orders Binance Audit, Flagging ‘Serious Concerns’  Bloomberg

David Littleproud vows to take nuclear energy to next election and claims ‘no malice’ behind brief Coalition split - The GuardianDavid Littleproud vows to take nuclear energy to next election and claims ‘no malice’ behind brief Coalition split  The Guardian

Hong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylum - BBCHong Kong summons UK, Australia envoys after activists granted asylum  BBC

'I am Sikh warrior': Indian-origin man in Australia forces children to record video, after murdering thei - The Times of India'I am Sikh warrior': Indian-origin man in Australia forces children to record video, after murdering thei  The Times of India

Premier League may help overcome Australia’s ‘petty’ football code wars - The GuardianPremier League may help overcome Australia’s ‘petty’ football code wars  The Guardian

Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia's Albanese as Jewish group urges calm - ReutersNetanyahu escalates attack on Australia's Albanese as Jewish group urges calm  Reuters

How revolving door and worrying trend left Aussies’ problem team exposed - fox sportsHow revolving door and worrying trend left Aussies’ problem team exposed  fox sports

Australia-Israel tensions over Palestinian statehood show how Gaza shifted mood - ReutersAustralia-Israel tensions over Palestinian statehood show how Gaza shifted mood  Reuters

Australia’s Deadliest Animal Is Not What You Think - Explorersweb »Australia’s Deadliest Animal Is Not What You Think  Explorersweb »

Key stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial frozen out amid media leaks and resignations - The GuardianKey stakeholders in Australia’s social media age assurance trial frozen out amid media leaks and resignations  The Guardian

Rare Black Moon coming, but there’s a catch - News.com.auRare Black Moon coming, but there’s a catch  News.com.au

Trainee doctor accused of secretly recording video of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms - CBS NewsTrainee doctor accused of secretly recording video of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms  CBS News

How Australia’s AUD 2.4B Battery Storage Boom Is Replacing Coal - CarbonCredits.comHow Australia’s AUD 2.4B Battery Storage Boom Is Replacing Coal  CarbonCredits.com

Netanyahu, uninterrupted: Sky News Australia interview ticks off all the talking points for Israeli PM | Weekly Beast - The GuardianNetanyahu, uninterrupted: Sky News Australia interview ticks off all the talking points for Israeli PM | Weekly Beast  The Guardian

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Australia’s peak Jewish group condemns Netanyahu’s ‘clumsy’ attack on Albanese and calls for end to ‘spat’ - The GuardianAustralia’s peak Jewish group condemns Netanyahu’s ‘clumsy’ attack on Albanese and calls for end to ‘spat’  The Guardian

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Australia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal - BBCAustralia and Vanuatu agree to $328m security and business deal  BBC

EU, UK, Australian foreign ministers condemn Israel's new settlement plan - ReutersEU, UK, Australian foreign ministers condemn Israel's new settlement plan  Reuters

Philippines, Australia Hold Largest Bilateral Military Drills to Date; U.S. Marines to Join - USNI NewsPhilippines, Australia Hold Largest Bilateral Military Drills to Date; U.S. Marines to Join  USNI News

Giving Australians $2,700 tax back while widening GST could help generate $152bn windfall, economist says - The GuardianGiving Australians $2,700 tax back while widening GST could help generate $152bn windfall, economist says  The Guardian

Database to track childcare workers and mobile phone bans on the table as Australian ministers set to meet - The GuardianDatabase to track childcare workers and mobile phone bans on the table as Australian ministers set to meet  The Guardian

Bumper whale calving season a ‘sign of hope’ for South Australia’s oceans - The GuardianBumper whale calving season a ‘sign of hope’ for South Australia’s oceans  The Guardian

Something is rotten in Australia’s tertiary education. And UTS’s suspension of teaching courses is one of its biggest disgraces | Isobel Crealy - The GuardianSomething is rotten in Australia’s tertiary education. And UTS’s suspension of teaching courses is one of its biggest disgraces | Isobel Crealy  The Guardian

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