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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India vs Australia T20I, ODI fixtures announced: Eight games, eight city white-ball series in October, No - The Times of India
  1. India vs Australia T20I, ODI fixtures announced: Eight games, eight city white-ball series in October, No  The Times of India
  2. India tour of Australia 2025-26: Full schedule, dates, venues announced  Sportstar
  3. Australia announce action-packed 2025/26 home season fixtures  ICC Cricket
  4. India's white-ball tour headlines Australia's bumper summer  Cricbuzz
  5. Darwin's international return confirmed; India white-ball tour locked in  ESPNcricinfo
  6. Indian Women's Cricket Team To Play All-Format Series Against Australia Early Next Year  NDTV Sports
  7. India to play 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is in Australia in October-November: Full schedule  India Today
  8. Indian women’s team to play Test match against Australia women in revamped WACA  The Indian Express
  9. India's build-up to T20 World Cup 2026 includes five matches in Australia. Check full schedule  Hindustan Times


Banks, miners drag Australia shares lower; RBA decision this week - MintBanks, miners drag Australia shares lower; RBA decision this week  Mint

India men set for big white-ball tour, cricket returns to Top End - cricket.com.auIndia men set for big white-ball tour, cricket returns to Top End  cricket.com.au

India to tour Australia for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is in Oct-Nov - Daily ExcelsiorIndia to tour Australia for 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is in Oct-Nov  Daily Excelsior

Big News: Full schedule announced for India's white-ball series against Australia featuring 3 ODIs and five T20Is - SportsTakBig News: Full schedule announced for India's white-ball series against Australia featuring 3 ODIs and five T20Is  SportsTak

Australia 2025-26 home cricket schedule: India series confirmed, Ashes fixtures, dates, venues and more - The Indian ExpressAustralia 2025-26 home cricket schedule: India series confirmed, Ashes fixtures, dates, venues and more  The Indian Express

India to tour Australia in October for 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is; Check full schedule - The Economic TimesIndia to tour Australia in October for 3 ODIs & 5 T20Is; Check full schedule  The Economic Times

Australia: Can insurers help curb rising motor insurance premium? - Asia Insurance ReviewAustralia: Can insurers help curb rising motor insurance premium?  Asia Insurance Review

Australian Aboriginal peoples - BritannicaAustralian Aboriginal peoples  Britannica

Soccer-Kerr keeps Australia captaincy, avoids FA sanction - ThePrintSoccer-Kerr keeps Australia captaincy, avoids FA sanction  ThePrint

IPL 2025 results: DC beat SRH as Australia's Mitchell Starc takes first five-wicket haul in T20s - BBC.comIPL 2025 results: DC beat SRH as Australia's Mitchell Starc takes first five-wicket haul in T20s  BBC.com

Australia’s Rocky Economy Rescued By Another Gold Rush - ForbesAustralia’s Rocky Economy Rescued By Another Gold Rush  Forbes

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding - CNNVast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding  CNN

Watchdog Slams Australian Pension Funds’ Treatment of Customers - MintWatchdog Slams Australian Pension Funds’ Treatment of Customers  Mint

How will Australia choose its next prime minister? - BBC.comHow will Australia choose its next prime minister?  BBC.com

Indian womens cricket team to play all-format series against Australia early next year - MintIndian womens cricket team to play all-format series against Australia early next year  Mint

'No further action' - Kerr to remain Australia captain - BBC.com'No further action' - Kerr to remain Australia captain  BBC.com

Australia Joins F-35 Bandwagon Amid Canada, Portugal “Threats”; Makes Its Stance Clear On Stealth Fighters - EurAsian TimesAustralia Joins F-35 Bandwagon Amid Canada, Portugal “Threats”; Makes Its Stance Clear On Stealth Fighters  EurAsian Times

From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia - The GuardianFrom Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia  The Guardian

FIBA 3x3 Basketball Asia Cup men's final: Australia vs. China - XinhuaFIBA 3x3 Basketball Asia Cup men's final: Australia vs. China  Xinhua

England A beat Australia A by three wickets in opening T20 of tour - BBC.comEngland A beat Australia A by three wickets in opening T20 of tour  BBC.com

Australia's Domain grants due diligence access to CoStar for $1.8 billion buyout bid - ReutersAustralia's Domain grants due diligence access to CoStar for $1.8 billion buyout bid  Reuters

Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3 - Al Jazeera EnglishAustralia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3  Al Jazeera English

World Rugby Sevens Series 2025: New Zealand vs. Australia - XinhuaWorld Rugby Sevens Series 2025: New Zealand vs. Australia  Xinhua

Yes, some of China’s educated youth just asserted sovereignty over Australia - The InterpreterYes, some of China’s educated youth just asserted sovereignty over Australia  The Interpreter

'They saved my career' - Sangha repays South Australia's faith with Shield final heroics - ESPNcricinfo'They saved my career' - Sangha repays South Australia's faith with Shield final heroics  ESPNcricinfo

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages - ReutersAustralia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages  Reuters

Rohit Sharma: 'Imagine if we'd won the final against Australia as well to go undefeated in three ICC tour - The Times of IndiaRohit Sharma: 'Imagine if we'd won the final against Australia as well to go undefeated in three ICC tour  The Times of India

Australia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain - FRANCE 24 EnglishAustralia open door for Kerr's return as Matildas captain  FRANCE 24 English

Sweet deals, sour times, and Australia’s blind eye to Trumponomics - The InterpreterSweet deals, sour times, and Australia’s blind eye to Trumponomics  The Interpreter

Australia’s Albanese takes the lead in polls as election race starts - The Japan TimesAustralia’s Albanese takes the lead in polls as election race starts  The Japan Times

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off - CNNTrump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off  CNN

Meet Roberto D’Andrea, Kolkata tram’s strongest ally from Australia - The HinduMeet Roberto D’Andrea, Kolkata tram’s strongest ally from Australia  The Hindu

Australia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar - ReutersAustralia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar  Reuters

Australia’s best photos of the month – March 2025 - The GuardianAustralia’s best photos of the month – March 2025  The Guardian

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3 - ReutersAustralia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3  Reuters

SOA vs QLD Cricket Scorecard, Final at Adelaide, March 26 - 29, 2025 - ESPNcricinfoSOA vs QLD Cricket Scorecard, Final at Adelaide, March 26 - 29, 2025  ESPNcricinfo

Daria Kasatkina announces she will begin representing Australia - Tennis MagazineDaria Kasatkina announces she will begin representing Australia  Tennis Magazine

Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’ - Al Jazeera EnglishAustralia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’  Al Jazeera English

QLD, WA big winners as 2025-26 Aussie summer of cricket schedule including Ashes unveiled - Fox SportsQLD, WA big winners as 2025-26 Aussie summer of cricket schedule including Ashes unveiled  Fox Sports

Daria Kasatkina: Russian-born world No 12 switches allegiances to Australia after being granted permanent residency - Sky SportsDaria Kasatkina: Russian-born world No 12 switches allegiances to Australia after being granted permanent residency  Sky Sports

Daria Kasatkina: Tennis player changes allegiance from Russia to Australia - BBC.comDaria Kasatkina: Tennis player changes allegiance from Russia to Australia  BBC.com

Australia lose in-form quick for series finale in New Zealand - ICC CricketAustralia lose in-form quick for series finale in New Zealand  ICC Cricket

Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs - Reuters.comAustralia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs  Reuters.com

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill - ReutersAustralia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill  Reuters

US Army plans Australia test of missile launcher that has irked China - Defense NewsUS Army plans Australia test of missile launcher that has irked China  Defense News

Australia to hold federal election on 3 May - BBC.comAustralia to hold federal election on 3 May  BBC.com

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election - ReutersWhat you need to know about Australia's upcoming election  Reuters

Ricky Martin Announces First Australian Tour in 10 Years - Rolling Stone AustraliaRicky Martin Announces First Australian Tour in 10 Years  Rolling Stone Australia

Australia nuclear subs could sail near Taiwan, Senkakus: ex-PM Morrison - Kyodo News PlusAustralia nuclear subs could sail near Taiwan, Senkakus: ex-PM Morrison  Kyodo News Plus

Australia could get first new F-35 by 2029 if government reverses program cuts: Lockheed exec - Breaking DefenseAustralia could get first new F-35 by 2029 if government reverses program cuts: Lockheed exec  Breaking Defense

Carnival: More ships homeport in Australia - TTR WeeklyCarnival: More ships homeport in Australia  TTR Weekly

Showpiece WACA Test to cap AUSvIND women's series - cricket.com.auShowpiece WACA Test to cap AUSvIND women's series  cricket.com.au

Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance - ReutersAustralia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance  Reuters

Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy - The GuardianSam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy  The Guardian

Australia election: Albanese faces headwinds ahead of May vote - BBC.comAustralia election: Albanese faces headwinds ahead of May vote  BBC.com

Will Australia fall for Trumpism? Peter Dutton is learning from MAGA - UnHerdWill Australia fall for Trumpism? Peter Dutton is learning from MAGA  UnHerd

Northern Ethiopia Is at Risk of Returning to War—Here’s What Australia Can Do - Australian Institute of International AffairsNorthern Ethiopia Is at Risk of Returning to War—Here’s What Australia Can Do  Australian Institute of International Affairs

The banks predict more RBA cuts are coming. But don't expect one this week - ABC NewsThe banks predict more RBA cuts are coming. But don't expect one this week  ABC News

Partnership in Flight: 16th Combat Aviation Brigade Strengthens U.S.-Australia Ties at Avalon 2025 - United States ArmyPartnership in Flight: 16th Combat Aviation Brigade Strengthens U.S.-Australia Ties at Avalon 2025  United States Army

South Australia break Sheffield Shield drought with record chase against Queensland - The GuardianSouth Australia break Sheffield Shield drought with record chase against Queensland  The Guardian

Cricket Australia gives Test stars clear gap before next summer's men's Ashes - ABC NewsCricket Australia gives Test stars clear gap before next summer's men's Ashes  ABC News

Guardian Australia launches Gina, a new podcast series about Australia’s wealthiest person - The GuardianGuardian Australia launches Gina, a new podcast series about Australia’s wealthiest person  The Guardian

Alone Australia is back. An expert explains what happens to your body and mind when you’re starving - The ConversationAlone Australia is back. An expert explains what happens to your body and mind when you’re starving  The Conversation

New Country Manager for Tenable Australia and New Zealand - Australia Cyber Security MagazineNew Country Manager for Tenable Australia and New Zealand  Australia Cyber Security Magazine

Singer, Performer, Entrepreneur Jay Park Returns to Australia and New Zealand with 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls]. - Live Nation NewsSinger, Performer, Entrepreneur Jay Park Returns to Australia and New Zealand with 2025 Jay Park World Tour [Serenades & Body Rolls].  Live Nation News

Airbus in Australia - AirbusAirbus in Australia  Airbus

ghSMART Deepens its Presence in Australia to Further Serve Top Business Leaders - The Manila TimesghSMART Deepens its Presence in Australia to Further Serve Top Business Leaders  The Manila Times

Flood alerts stretch 3000km across Australia – more rain on the way - WeatherzoneFlood alerts stretch 3000km across Australia – more rain on the way  Weatherzone

Darwin's international return confirmed; India white-ball tour locked in - ESPN AustraliaDarwin's international return confirmed; India white-ball tour locked in  ESPN Australia

‘This is Australia, we’re surrounded by water’: how a nation of strong swimmers is losing its way - The Guardian‘This is Australia, we’re surrounded by water’: how a nation of strong swimmers is losing its way  The Guardian

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent - The Associated PressA remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent  The Associated Press

Puma Australia launches campaign with to support global platform, Nedd Brockmann leads activities - MumbrellaPuma Australia launches campaign with to support global platform, Nedd Brockmann leads activities  Mumbrella

Australia’s Anthony Albanese calls May 3 election in battle for second term - Financial TimesAustralia’s Anthony Albanese calls May 3 election in battle for second term  Financial Times

Labor one seat short of a majority in YouGov's second MRP of the 2025 Australian election - YouGovLabor one seat short of a majority in YouGov's second MRP of the 2025 Australian election  YouGov

Introducing techpartner.news: A new chapter for Australia's IT channel media - iTnewsIntroducing techpartner.news: A new chapter for Australia's IT channel media  iTnews

Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina to become permanent resident of Australia - The Athletic - The AthleticRussian tennis player Daria Kasatkina to become permanent resident of Australia - The Athletic  The Athletic

Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways expand sustainability commitment with Renewable Developments Australia - Virgin AustraliaVirgin Australia and Qatar Airways expand sustainability commitment with Renewable Developments Australia  Virgin Australia

Exclusive-Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say - Yahoo FinanceExclusive-Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say  Yahoo Finance

'Bitten' by students, 'cyberbullied' by parents: School leaders report record violence - ABC News'Bitten' by students, 'cyberbullied' by parents: School leaders report record violence  ABC News

Two may be company, but for a rising number of Australians, three (or more) isn’t a crowd - The GuardianTwo may be company, but for a rising number of Australians, three (or more) isn’t a crowd  The Guardian

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials - Reuters.comAustralia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials  Reuters.com

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital - CNNSpread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital  CNN

Russian-born Kasatkina says she will now represent Australia - ReutersRussian-born Kasatkina says she will now represent Australia  Reuters