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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How Australia’s Luck Ran Out - Bloomberg.comHow Australia’s Luck Ran Out  Bloomberg.com

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Australia pledges Rs 13.6 crore for Sri Krishna Centre in Sydney - The New Indian ExpressAustralia pledges Rs 13.6 crore for Sri Krishna Centre in Sydney  The New Indian Express

Australia seeks Indian Airlines to launch Flights to New Sydney International Airport - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia seeks Indian Airlines to launch Flights to New Sydney International Airport  Travel And Tour World

What the experts say about Australia's U19 World Cup winners - cricket.com.auWhat the experts say about Australia's U19 World Cup winners  cricket.com.au

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Australia Wants Indian Airlines to Launch Flights to New Sydney Airport - Aviation A2ZAustralia Wants Indian Airlines to Launch Flights to New Sydney Airport  Aviation A2Z

Australian universities ban admissions for students from five Indian states - The Live NagpurAustralian universities ban admissions for students from five Indian states  The Live Nagpur

Why Are Koala Bears Being Shot In Hundreds From Helicopters In Australia? - NewsxWhy Are Koala Bears Being Shot In Hundreds From Helicopters In Australia?  Newsx

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'It's their prerogative': MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians - The Economic Times'It's their prerogative': MEA on Australia's visa crackdown on Indians  The Economic Times

Green's return brings into focus Australia's big selection calls - ESPNcricinfoGreen's return brings into focus Australia's big selection calls  ESPNcricinfo

India's Adani Ports buys Australian terminal in $2.5-billion deal - ReutersIndia's Adani Ports buys Australian terminal in $2.5-billion deal  Reuters

Rohit reveals 'toughest' Australia bowler he faced Down Under - ICCRohit reveals 'toughest' Australia bowler he faced Down Under  ICC

Australia’s gen Z men more likely to hold sexist views, data shows, as ‘manosphere’ influences take hold - The GuardianAustralia’s gen Z men more likely to hold sexist views, data shows, as ‘manosphere’ influences take hold  The Guardian

Australian all-rounder that dismissed Rohit Sharma at ICC event signs a major deal with Unicorns for MLC 2025 - SportsTakAustralian all-rounder that dismissed Rohit Sharma at ICC event signs a major deal with Unicorns for MLC 2025  SportsTak

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Five dead as 'hazardous' waves hit Australian east coast - BBCFive dead as 'hazardous' waves hit Australian east coast  BBC

Will US tariffs sink Australia’s Aukus submarine delivery goals? - South China Morning PostWill US tariffs sink Australia’s Aukus submarine delivery goals?  South China Morning Post

Adani Ports Acquires 50-MTPA Capacity Terminal In Australia To Boost Global Presence - NDTV ProfitAdani Ports Acquires 50-MTPA Capacity Terminal In Australia To Boost Global Presence  NDTV Profit

Voll and Flintoff handed Australia central contracts - ESPNcricinfoVoll and Flintoff handed Australia central contracts  ESPNcricinfo

Australia jobs rebound in March, markets still stuck on rate cuts - ReutersAustralia jobs rebound in March, markets still stuck on rate cuts  Reuters

Peter Dutton: Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate - BBCPeter Dutton: Australia opposition leader clarifies he believes in climate change after debate  BBC

'It's 2025' - Cricket Australia CEO pushes for a solution to bad light stoppages - ESPNcricinfo'It's 2025' - Cricket Australia CEO pushes for a solution to bad light stoppages  ESPNcricinfo

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Surprise calls made as Australia reveal contract list for 2025/26 season - ICCSurprise calls made as Australia reveal contract list for 2025/26 season  ICC

Australia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says - The GuardianAustralia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says  The Guardian

How U19 champions emerged as new golden generation - cricket.com.auHow U19 champions emerged as new golden generation  cricket.com.au

Trio rewarded as Australia announce new names in national contract list - ICCTrio rewarded as Australia announce new names in national contract list  ICC

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Australia to woo US’s ‘smartest minds’ disfranchised by Trump research cuts - The GuardianAustralia to woo US’s ‘smartest minds’ disfranchised by Trump research cuts  The Guardian

Gautam Adani makes BIG move, sells port in Australia for Rs 204929406000 to..., acquisition will not involve. - India.ComGautam Adani makes BIG move, sells port in Australia for Rs 204929406000 to..., acquisition will not involve.  India.Com

The sweet story of how a chance meeting led to Australia’s ‘old baby cake’ going viral on Chinese social media - The GuardianThe sweet story of how a chance meeting led to Australia’s ‘old baby cake’ going viral on Chinese social media  The Guardian

Team India's batting, fielding coaches sacked after Australia series debacle - India TodayTeam India's batting, fielding coaches sacked after Australia series debacle  India Today

Australia election 2025 live: man arrested at Nine’s Sydney office prior to PM’s arrival; 60 economists sign letter rejecting Coalition’s nuclear plan - The GuardianAustralia election 2025 live: man arrested at Nine’s Sydney office prior to PM’s arrival; 60 economists sign letter rejecting Coalition’s nuclear plan  The Guardian

Infosys Buying Texas, Australia Companies In IT Services Push - CRN MagazineInfosys Buying Texas, Australia Companies In IT Services Push  CRN Magazine

Australia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base - politico.euAustralia balks as Russia eyes Indonesian air force base  politico.eu

Adani Ports To Acquire Australian Terminal In $2.4-Billion Non-Cash Deal - NDTVAdani Ports To Acquire Australian Terminal In $2.4-Billion Non-Cash Deal  NDTV

Australian Aboriginal peoples | History, Facts, & Culture - BritannicaAustralian Aboriginal peoples | History, Facts, & Culture  Britannica

Who actually benefits from the Coalition and Labor’s housing policies? - The GuardianWho actually benefits from the Coalition and Labor’s housing policies?  The Guardian

Australia PM, politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban - ReutersAustralia PM, politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban  Reuters

The startling reason Australia is shooting koalas out of trees from helicopters - vox.comThe startling reason Australia is shooting koalas out of trees from helicopters  vox.com

IPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..." - NDTV SportsIPL Team Accused Of Under-Utilising India's MCG Hero vs Australia: "Forgotten That..."  NDTV Sports

Cameron Green: Australia all-rounder on chronic kidney condition and Ashes preparations - BBCCameron Green: Australia all-rounder on chronic kidney condition and Ashes preparations  BBC

"Best Thing Was MS Dhoni's Captaincy": Australia Great's Blunt Admission On CSK Win - NDTV Sports"Best Thing Was MS Dhoni's Captaincy": Australia Great's Blunt Admission On CSK Win  NDTV Sports

Sexy, covetable hot cross buns: Australia’s obsession with Easter treats - The GuardianSexy, covetable hot cross buns: Australia’s obsession with Easter treats  The Guardian

Rugby Australia posts $36.8m deficit amid wait for financial windfall to arrive - The GuardianRugby Australia posts $36.8m deficit amid wait for financial windfall to arrive  The Guardian

McKenzie accuses Watt of ‘lying’ over Medicare claims – as it happened - The GuardianMcKenzie accuses Watt of ‘lying’ over Medicare claims – as it happened  The Guardian

‘Bordering on incredible’: Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own - The Guardian‘Bordering on incredible’: Coalition under fire for planning to scrap Labor climate policies and offering none of its own  The Guardian

Australia should talk to Washington about buying B-2 stealth bombers - Breaking DefenseAustralia should talk to Washington about buying B-2 stealth bombers  Breaking Defense

Katie Perry Is Suing Katy Perry in Australia. Wait, What? - The New York TimesKatie Perry Is Suing Katy Perry in Australia. Wait, What?  The New York Times

China’s “spy ship” that wasn’t off the coast of Australia - Lowy InstituteChina’s “spy ship” that wasn’t off the coast of Australia  Lowy Institute

Law Reform Commission of Western Australia - Western Australian GovernmentLaw Reform Commission of Western Australia  Western Australian Government

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India's Largest Port Operator To Acquire Major Export Terminal in Australia - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comIndia's Largest Port Operator To Acquire Major Export Terminal in Australia  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Embattled Creative Australia boss served angry letters from staff and 600 literary figures amid Sabsabi fallout - The GuardianEmbattled Creative Australia boss served angry letters from staff and 600 literary figures amid Sabsabi fallout  The Guardian

Clorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic - ReutersClorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic  Reuters

Relatives charged after boy killed in Australia shooting accident - BBCRelatives charged after boy killed in Australia shooting accident  BBC

FIGR architecture studio's kross house seems to levitate over coastal garden in australia - DesignboomFIGR architecture studio's kross house seems to levitate over coastal garden in australia  Designboom

Adani to Sell Australian Terminal to His Port Firm in Stock Deal - Bloomberg.comAdani to Sell Australian Terminal to His Port Firm in Stock Deal  Bloomberg.com

Airbus in Australia - AirbusAirbus in Australia  Airbus

Fashion designer Katie Perry sues pop star Katy Perry in Australia court - NBC NewsFashion designer Katie Perry sues pop star Katy Perry in Australia court  NBC News

Australia icon backs England to pose strong World Cup challenge - ICCAustralia icon backs England to pose strong World Cup challenge  ICC

Port of Return! Adani company to buy Australian terminal from promoter family - The Economic TimesPort of Return! Adani company to buy Australian terminal from promoter family  The Economic Times

Trumpet of Patriots faithful told Australia needs ‘many’ Trump-like policies as Clive Palmer launches campaign - The GuardianTrumpet of Patriots faithful told Australia needs ‘many’ Trump-like policies as Clive Palmer launches campaign  The Guardian

Trump emerging as 'third candidate' in Australian election - NBC NewsTrump emerging as 'third candidate' in Australian election  NBC News

‘Powerful’ waves continue to pummel east coast as Easter beach death toll rises to five - The Guardian‘Powerful’ waves continue to pummel east coast as Easter beach death toll rises to five  The Guardian

Pakistan Women’s blind cricket team defeats Australia in 1st T20I - Samaa-NewsPakistan Women’s blind cricket team defeats Australia in 1st T20I  Samaa-News

As the world plunges into historic turmoil, Australia’s election debate fusses over minor tax tweaks | Lenore Taylor - The GuardianAs the world plunges into historic turmoil, Australia’s election debate fusses over minor tax tweaks | Lenore Taylor  The Guardian

Australia A v England A: Tourists suffer batting collapse in tense 25-run defeat - BBCAustralia A v England A: Tourists suffer batting collapse in tense 25-run defeat  BBC

Why koalas are being shot dead from helicopters in Australia - The IndependentWhy koalas are being shot dead from helicopters in Australia  The Independent

More Green Buses for Australia - CleanTechnicaMore Green Buses for Australia  CleanTechnica

Albanese claims victory in Vegemite fight as Canada concedes spread poses ‘low’ risk to humans - The GuardianAlbanese claims victory in Vegemite fight as Canada concedes spread poses ‘low’ risk to humans  The Guardian

Australian house prices: Why are they so high? - BBCAustralian house prices: Why are they so high?  BBC

The question this election is whether the centre can hold - Australian Broadcasting CorporationThe question this election is whether the centre can hold  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

India overcome Australia fight to seal final spot | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025 - ICCIndia overcome Australia fight to seal final spot | Match Highlights | Champions Trophy 2025  ICC

Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group - The GuardianVideo claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group  The Guardian

Australia turns down China's offer to 'join hands' to fight US tariffs - ReutersAustralia turns down China's offer to 'join hands' to fight US tariffs  Reuters

Increasing burden of poor mental health attributable to high temperature in Australia - NatureIncreasing burden of poor mental health attributable to high temperature in Australia  Nature

Have you cancelled a trip from Australia to the US? Or been detained at the border? Tell us your story - The GuardianHave you cancelled a trip from Australia to the US? Or been detained at the border? Tell us your story  The Guardian

Australia holds key to countering China’s critical mineral ban - Asia TimesAustralia holds key to countering China’s critical mineral ban  Asia Times

Two British tourists drown near Australia's Great Barrier Reef - BBCTwo British tourists drown near Australia's Great Barrier Reef  BBC

Video: Why Australia’s Miracle Economy Is Stalling - Bloomberg.comVideo: Why Australia’s Miracle Economy Is Stalling  Bloomberg.com

Australia is cutting its number of ATMs. This island country just got its first one - SBS AustraliaAustralia is cutting its number of ATMs. This island country just got its first one  SBS Australia

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 prices by 25% in UK, Europe and Australia - Euronews.comSony hikes PlayStation 5 prices by 25% in UK, Europe and Australia  Euronews.com

Australia Seizes and Destroys Two More Indonesian Fishing Boats - The Maritime ExecutiveAustralia Seizes and Destroys Two More Indonesian Fishing Boats  The Maritime Executive

Rugby Australia accuses France of 'poaching' younger players - DWRugby Australia accuses France of 'poaching' younger players  DW

Australian Opposition Pledges to Reinstate Live Sheep Exports - Bloomberg.comAustralian Opposition Pledges to Reinstate Live Sheep Exports  Bloomberg.com

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese - ReutersAustralia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese  Reuters

Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2025 - DAFFSnapshot of Australian Agriculture 2025  DAFF

Georgia Voll rewarded for ‘sensational’ summer with first Australia contract - The GuardianGeorgia Voll rewarded for ‘sensational’ summer with first Australia contract  The Guardian

Australian supermarket dark chocolate taste test: ‘I feel like a refined, classy lady eating this’ - The GuardianAustralian supermarket dark chocolate taste test: ‘I feel like a refined, classy lady eating this’  The Guardian

Indonesia Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with EU, Australia to Offset Potential US Export Losses - Jakarta GlobeIndonesia Seeks Stronger Trade Ties with EU, Australia to Offset Potential US Export Losses  Jakarta Globe

US sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America - The GuardianUS sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America  The Guardian

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Western Australian GovernmentDepartment of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety  Western Australian Government

Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained - The GuardianAustralian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained  The Guardian

Climate Risk Map of Australia - Climate CouncilClimate Risk Map of Australia  Climate Council

President Trump is redefining America’s international role, and Australia has influence - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary sitePresident Trump is redefining America’s international role, and Australia has influence  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Australia puts Indonesia on notice about prospect of Russian air base - NBC NewsAustralia puts Indonesia on notice about prospect of Russian air base  NBC News

'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election - BBC'Pretty diabolical' - What Australians think of the housing crisis this election  BBC