Australia

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

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Introduction

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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Will Australia's youth social media ban work? - The Times of IndiaWill Australia's youth social media ban work?  The Times of India

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Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Third Test live score, updates - ESPN IndiaAustralia vs. British and Irish Lions: Third Test live score, updates  ESPN India

Australia's pink lakes: The remnants of ancient rivers now teeming with microbes that make rosy pigments - Live ScienceAustralia's pink lakes: The remnants of ancient rivers now teeming with microbes that make rosy pigments  Live Science

India Become Third Team In The World After Australia And England To Score... - News18India Become Third Team In The World After Australia And England To Score...  News18

Australia v British & Irish Lions: third Test resumes after weather delay – live - theguardian.comAustralia v British & Irish Lions: third Test resumes after weather delay – live  theguardian.com

Australia v South Africa T20Is: All you need to know - Cricket.com.auAustralia v South Africa T20Is: All you need to know  Cricket.com.au

Meet Acrophylla Alta– Australia's Heaviest Insect; ‘Of course It’s Australian’ Says Internet - Times NowMeet Acrophylla Alta– Australia's Heaviest Insect; ‘Of course It’s Australian’ Says Internet  Times Now

Australia News Live: Demand for private jets soars in Australia - MoneycontrolAustralia News Live: Demand for private jets soars in Australia  Moneycontrol

Trump keeps 10% tariffs for Australia, trade minister expects boost in exports - ThePrintTrump keeps 10% tariffs for Australia, trade minister expects boost in exports  ThePrint

‘Jasprit Bumrah needs a proper off-season’: Australia cricket great Glenn McGrath - The Times of India‘Jasprit Bumrah needs a proper off-season’: Australia cricket great Glenn McGrath  The Times of India

Going to waste: two years after REDcycle’s collapse, Australia’s soft plastics are hitting the environment hard - theguardian.comGoing to waste: two years after REDcycle’s collapse, Australia’s soft plastics are hitting the environment hard  theguardian.com

Key players return as Australia reveal squads for Proteas - ICCKey players return as Australia reveal squads for Proteas  ICC

Lions vs Australia LIVE: Third Test reaction, try-scorers, lineups & updates from Sydney - BBCLions vs Australia LIVE: Third Test reaction, try-scorers, lineups & updates from Sydney  BBC

How to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 3rd Test Rugby Union Free - CNETHow to Watch Australia vs. British & Irish Lions From Anywhere: Stream 3rd Test Rugby Union Free  CNET

Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Third Test live score, updates - ESPNAustralia vs. British and Irish Lions: Third Test live score, updates  ESPN

The Ashes: Former Australia batter David Warner makes Joe Root jibe before Stuart Broad bites back - Sky SportsThe Ashes: Former Australia batter David Warner makes Joe Root jibe before Stuart Broad bites back  Sky Sports

Australia v British & Irish Lions: third Test resumes after weather delay – live - theguardian.comAustralia v British & Irish Lions: third Test resumes after weather delay – live  theguardian.com

IND vs AUS | Ayush Mhatre to lead India U19 in Australia; 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi retains spot af - The Times of IndiaIND vs AUS | Ayush Mhatre to lead India U19 in Australia; 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi retains spot af  The Times of India

India U19 squad for tour of Australia announced: Vaibhav Suryavanshi the headliner, Ayush Mhatre retains captaincy - Hindustan TimesIndia U19 squad for tour of Australia announced: Vaibhav Suryavanshi the headliner, Ayush Mhatre retains captaincy  Hindustan Times

Kick-off 11am: Australia vs British and Irish Lions - Sky SportsKick-off 11am: Australia vs British and Irish Lions  Sky Sports

Australia captain nominates hardest teams to beat at World Cup - ICCAustralia captain nominates hardest teams to beat at World Cup  ICC

The Hundred: David Warner casts doubt on Joe Root's Ashes form - BBCThe Hundred: David Warner casts doubt on Joe Root's Ashes form  BBC

Why Australia still wins: High costs, tougher visas, but global students aren’t leaving - The Times of IndiaWhy Australia still wins: High costs, tougher visas, but global students aren’t leaving  The Times of India

Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia - BBCWatch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia  BBC

YouTube to be part of Australia's youth social media ban - BBCYouTube to be part of Australia's youth social media ban  BBC

Australia beat British & Irish Lions 22-12 in third Test after weather delay – live - theguardian.comAustralia beat British & Irish Lions 22-12 in third Test after weather delay – live  theguardian.com

Christmas in July: Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year - BBCChristmas in July: Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year  BBC

YouTube to be included in Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 - CNNYouTube to be included in Australia’s social media ban for children under 16  CNN

How will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt? | Technology - theguardian.comHow will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt? | Technology  theguardian.com

After 54-year wait, Australia's first attempt at an orbital rocket crashes 14 seconds after liftoff - Live ScienceAfter 54-year wait, Australia's first attempt at an orbital rocket crashes 14 seconds after liftoff  Live Science

Australia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption - ReutersAustralia widens teen social media ban to YouTube, scraps exemption  Reuters

Watch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket - BBCWatch: 'UFO' spotted in Australian skies identified as Chinese rocket  BBC

New Colombo Plan reforms to build Australia's Asia capability - Australian Minister for Foreign AffairsNew Colombo Plan reforms to build Australia's Asia capability  Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs

Australia wipes $10 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief - ReutersAustralia wipes $10 billion off student loans, targeting cost of living relief  Reuters

Australia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10% - ReutersAustralia eyes more US exports as Trump holds tariffs at 10%  Reuters

Video: Pickup Truck Drives Over Giant Crocodile At River Crossing In Australia - NDTVVideo: Pickup Truck Drives Over Giant Crocodile At River Crossing In Australia  NDTV

Unique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball - NDTVUnique Eggs Help Scientists Identify Insect Species In Australia Weighing As Much As Golf Ball  NDTV

As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption - theguardian.comAs Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption  theguardian.com

Australia’s house of the year goes to a prefab beach shack trio on Stradbroke Island - theguardian.comAustralia’s house of the year goes to a prefab beach shack trio on Stradbroke Island  theguardian.com

Conclave, The Brutalist and The Thursday Murder Club: what’s new to streaming in Australia in August - theguardian.comConclave, The Brutalist and The Thursday Murder Club: what’s new to streaming in Australia in August  theguardian.com

Meet Australia’s new species of giant stick insect - CNNMeet Australia’s new species of giant stick insect  CNN

Australia vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates - The IndependentAustralia vs British & Irish Lions live: Latest score and updates  The Independent

Adani promised Australia billions from its Carmichael mine but it hasn’t paid a cent in tax. How did we get here? - theguardian.comAdani promised Australia billions from its Carmichael mine but it hasn’t paid a cent in tax. How did we get here?  theguardian.com

Snow falls in Queensland as NSW SES report 100 vehicles stuck in heavily blanketed northern tablelands - theguardian.comSnow falls in Queensland as NSW SES report 100 vehicles stuck in heavily blanketed northern tablelands  theguardian.com

Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch (video) - SpaceAustralia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris, fails on historic debut launch (video)  Space

Third Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning - The IndependentThird Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning  The Independent

Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24 , ASIO boss Mike Burgess says - The ConversationEspionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24 , ASIO boss Mike Burgess says  The Conversation

Reaction as Wales lose second Test against Australia in Sydney - BBCReaction as Wales lose second Test against Australia in Sydney  BBC

Five big tests for Australia’s productivity agenda | Australia & New Zealand - McKinsey & CompanyFive big tests for Australia’s productivity agenda | Australia & New Zealand  McKinsey & Company

U.K., Australia Sign Treaty Ahead of Developing New AUKUS Attack Boat - USNI NewsU.K., Australia Sign Treaty Ahead of Developing New AUKUS Attack Boat  USNI News

Australia news - Alyssa Healy hopes wicketkeeping 'tinkering' avoids recurrence of injury problems - ESPNcricinfoAustralia news - Alyssa Healy hopes wicketkeeping 'tinkering' avoids recurrence of injury problems  ESPNcricinfo

Australia 22-12 Lions: Wallabies bounce back to deny Lions series whitewash - BBCAustralia 22-12 Lions: Wallabies bounce back to deny Lions series whitewash  BBC

The world’s biggest iron ore windfall is fading for Australia - Mining.comThe world’s biggest iron ore windfall is fading for Australia  Mining.com

The politics of falling inflation has been clear – lower is better. But Australia should beware its flip side: slow growth - theguardian.comThe politics of falling inflation has been clear – lower is better. But Australia should beware its flip side: slow growth  theguardian.com

YouTube to gauge US users’ ages with AI after UK and Australia add age checks - theguardian.comYouTube to gauge US users’ ages with AI after UK and Australia add age checks  theguardian.com

New giant stick insect is Australia's heaviest - DWNew giant stick insect is Australia's heaviest  DW

Live: Australia v Lions third Test updates - RTE.ieLive: Australia v Lions third Test updates  RTE.ie

Despite $22bn promise, Adani has paid zero corporate tax in Australia and experts think it won’t ever pay a cent - theguardian.comDespite $22bn promise, Adani has paid zero corporate tax in Australia and experts think it won’t ever pay a cent  theguardian.com

Whitlam, Vietnam and colour TV: how Australia was redefined by the ‘hinge year’ of 1975 - theguardian.comWhitlam, Vietnam and colour TV: how Australia was redefined by the ‘hinge year’ of 1975  theguardian.com

Australia National Visa offers foreign nationals a route to Australian citizenship - financialexpress.comAustralia National Visa offers foreign nationals a route to Australian citizenship  financialexpress.com

New 40cm-long species of stick insect suspected to be the heaviest insect in Australia – video - theguardian.comNew 40cm-long species of stick insect suspected to be the heaviest insect in Australia – video  theguardian.com

Lions vs Australia: Third Test preview, kick-off time, team news, stats, how to follow & match referee - BBCLions vs Australia: Third Test preview, kick-off time, team news, stats, how to follow & match referee  BBC

Supersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia - theguardian.comSupersized stick insect discovered in high-altitude trees in Australia  theguardian.com

Live: Test match back on as Wallabies chase historic win against Lions - Australian Broadcasting CorporationLive: Test match back on as Wallabies chase historic win against Lions  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Productivity Commission has proposed a ‘cashflow tax’ for business. What does that mean? - theguardian.comThe Productivity Commission has proposed a ‘cashflow tax’ for business. What does that mean?  theguardian.com

Wong criticises Israel’s conduct in Gaza in closed-door meeting with Israeli ambassador - theguardian.comWong criticises Israel’s conduct in Gaza in closed-door meeting with Israeli ambassador  theguardian.com

Australian woman who introduced the hula hoop to the world – but missed out on the profits – dies aged 101 - theguardian.comAustralian woman who introduced the hula hoop to the world – but missed out on the profits – dies aged 101  theguardian.com

Snow predicted to fall in seven Australian states and territories this week - theguardian.comSnow predicted to fall in seven Australian states and territories this week  theguardian.com

Lions vs Australia LIVE: Play suspended - Third Test match stream, latest score and try updates - London Evening StandardLions vs Australia LIVE: Play suspended - Third Test match stream, latest score and try updates  London Evening Standard

Andy Farrell is wrong to obsess over the Lions ‘redwashing’ the Australia Test matches - The IndependentAndy Farrell is wrong to obsess over the Lions ‘redwashing’ the Australia Test matches  The Independent

Insect Believed To Be Biggest Bug In Australia - The Weather ChannelInsect Believed To Be Biggest Bug In Australia  The Weather Channel

Victorians could soon have the right to work from home two days a week under Australian-first laws - theguardian.comVictorians could soon have the right to work from home two days a week under Australian-first laws  theguardian.com

White Australia policy - BritannicaWhite Australia policy  Britannica

'Perfect storm' points to US recession and RBA interest rate cuts - Australian Broadcasting Corporation'Perfect storm' points to US recession and RBA interest rate cuts  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Brazil’s new visa rule sends a diplomatic message to Australia - Lowy InstituteBrazil’s new visa rule sends a diplomatic message to Australia  Lowy Institute

Virgin Australia rejects Rex acquisition over fleet costs - ch-aviationVirgin Australia rejects Rex acquisition over fleet costs  ch-aviation

Guardian Australia’s Carly Earl wins top award in 2025 Australian Life photography competition - theguardian.comGuardian Australia’s Carly Earl wins top award in 2025 Australian Life photography competition  theguardian.com

Dog walker finds skull believed to be missing head of South Australia alleged murder victim - theguardian.comDog walker finds skull believed to be missing head of South Australia alleged murder victim  theguardian.com

Productivity Commission proposes biggest company tax rate cut in 40 years - theguardian.comProductivity Commission proposes biggest company tax rate cut in 40 years  theguardian.com

Wallabies v British and Irish Lions LIVE updates: Australia fight to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test - The Sydney Morning HeraldWallabies v British and Irish Lions LIVE updates: Australia fight to avoid a whitewash in the third and final Test  The Sydney Morning Herald

Should YouTube be included in Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16? We asked 5 experts - The ConversationShould YouTube be included in Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16? We asked 5 experts  The Conversation

Fears for South Australia’s annual cuttlefish gathering amid deadly algal bloom - theguardian.comFears for South Australia’s annual cuttlefish gathering amid deadly algal bloom  theguardian.com

Who are Aboriginal Australians—and why are they still fighting for recognition? - National GeographicWho are Aboriginal Australians—and why are they still fighting for recognition?  National Geographic

Wallabies ready to rip into Lions after moving on from second Test controversy - theguardian.comWallabies ready to rip into Lions after moving on from second Test controversy  theguardian.com

Lions v Australia live updates: Morgan try brings Lions back into it after lightning delay - The Irish TimesLions v Australia live updates: Morgan try brings Lions back into it after lightning delay  The Irish Times

Researchers stunned after discovering new insect size of bowling pin in Australia: 'Scary thing' - Yahoo HomeResearchers stunned after discovering new insect size of bowling pin in Australia: 'Scary thing'  Yahoo Home

Australian childcare worker charged with creating abuse videos - BBCAustralian childcare worker charged with creating abuse videos  BBC

Big tech says AI could boost Australia’s economy by $115 billion a year. Does the evidence stack up? - The ConversationBig tech says AI could boost Australia’s economy by $115 billion a year. Does the evidence stack up?  The Conversation

Third Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning - AOL.comThird Test between Australia and Lions halted due to lightning  AOL.com

First Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off - BBCFirst Australian-made rocket crashes shortly after lift-off  BBC

YouTube: Is Australia banning under 16s a good or bad idea? - BBCYouTube: Is Australia banning under 16s a good or bad idea?  BBC

Trump's tariff turmoil highlights the influence of non-trade factors - Australian Broadcasting CorporationTrump's tariff turmoil highlights the influence of non-trade factors  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

British and Irish Lions v Australia: Rob Valetini misses third Test with injury - BBCBritish and Irish Lions v Australia: Rob Valetini misses third Test with injury  BBC

Andy Farrell says idea of scrapping Lions tours to Australia is ‘insulting’ - theguardian.comAndy Farrell says idea of scrapping Lions tours to Australia is ‘insulting’  theguardian.com

Video Supersized stick insect discovered in Australia - ABC NewsVideo Supersized stick insect discovered in Australia  ABC News

Nic White called on to inspire Australia for third Lions Test in Sydney - theguardian.comNic White called on to inspire Australia for third Lions Test in Sydney  theguardian.com

Australia 22-12 British and Irish Lions: Hosts deny tourists historic series whitewash after play suspended for lightning - Sky SportsAustralia 22-12 British and Irish Lions: Hosts deny tourists historic series whitewash after play suspended for lightning  Sky Sports

Is Australia becoming a more violent country? - The ConversationIs Australia becoming a more violent country?  The Conversation

Australia dodges latest Trump tariff hikes as trade minister heralds ‘vindication’ for Albanese’s approach - theguardian.comAustralia dodges latest Trump tariff hikes as trade minister heralds ‘vindication’ for Albanese’s approach  theguardian.com