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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US, Japan, India, Australia announce minerals initiative - dw.comUS, Japan, India, Australia announce minerals initiative  dw.com

AI in Australia—OpenAI’s Economic Blueprint - OpenAIAI in Australia—OpenAI’s Economic Blueprint  OpenAI

Australia News Live: Wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia's far north to close due to funding crisis - MoneycontrolAustralia News Live: Wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia's far north to close due to funding crisis  Moneycontrol

Smith returns as both sides look for batting lift in Grenada - ESPNcricinfoSmith returns as both sides look for batting lift in Grenada  ESPNcricinfo

Australia's Test players to have a two-week window to play in the BBL - ESPNcricinfoAustralia's Test players to have a two-week window to play in the BBL  ESPNcricinfo

Grenada braces for Test return as Australia aim to seal series - Cricbuzz.comGrenada braces for Test return as Australia aim to seal series  Cricbuzz.com

Kanye West's Australia Visa Cancelled, Minister Slams Rapper In Interview - Times of IndiaKanye West's Australia Visa Cancelled, Minister Slams Rapper In Interview  Times of India

Australia Cancels US Rapper Kanye West's Visa Over 'Heil Hitler' Song - NDTVAustralia Cancels US Rapper Kanye West's Visa Over 'Heil Hitler' Song  NDTV

Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song - The Indian ExpressKanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song  The Indian Express

Australia hikes student visa fee for international students by 25% - financialexpress.comAustralia hikes student visa fee for international students by 25%  financialexpress.com

Australia, NZ dollars off fresh highs, data soft again - MintAustralia, NZ dollars off fresh highs, data soft again  Mint

Tuvalu’s ‘climate visa’ to Australia: Is it the beginning of a mass exodus from the island nation? - FirstpostTuvalu’s ‘climate visa’ to Australia: Is it the beginning of a mass exodus from the island nation?  Firstpost

Student-friendly locations: Best areas to live in the UK and Australia - India TodayStudent-friendly locations: Best areas to live in the UK and Australia  India Today

Asia stocks mixed amid tariff uncertainty; Australia falls on dismal trade data - Investing.comAsia stocks mixed amid tariff uncertainty; Australia falls on dismal trade data  Investing.com

Australia News Live: Wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia's far north to close due to funding crisis - MoneycontrolAustralia News Live: Wildlife sanctuaries in Western Australia's far north to close due to funding crisis  Moneycontrol

WI vs AUS: Steve Smith returns as Australia eye series sweep in Grenada; Josh Inglis makes way - Times of IndiaWI vs AUS: Steve Smith returns as Australia eye series sweep in Grenada; Josh Inglis makes way  Times of India

Australia Mulls Lowering Ultra-Long Bond Sales Amid Volatility - MintAustralia Mulls Lowering Ultra-Long Bond Sales Amid Volatility  Mint

Indian Grocery Store Owner And His Son Arrested For Selling 'Kamini' Opium In Australia - NDTVIndian Grocery Store Owner And His Son Arrested For Selling 'Kamini' Opium In Australia  NDTV

Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences - Al JazeeraAustralia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences  Al Jazeera

Smith locked in as Cummins names XI for second Test - Cricket.com.auSmith locked in as Cummins names XI for second Test  Cricket.com.au

Snake on a plane delays a flight in Australia - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSnake on a plane delays a flight in Australia  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Steve Smith returns as Australia announce playing XI for second Test against West Indies - ANI NewsSteve Smith returns as Australia announce playing XI for second Test against West Indies  ANI News

Australia revokes Kanye West’s visa over Heil Hitler song: ‘We don't need that’ | Hollywood - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesAustralia revokes Kanye West’s visa over Heil Hitler song: ‘We don't need that’ | Hollywood - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Asia stocks mixed amid tariff uncertainty; Australia falls on dismal trade data - Investing.com IndiaAsia stocks mixed amid tariff uncertainty; Australia falls on dismal trade data  Investing.com India

Australia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defence spending - ReutersAustralia says US missile purchase shows commitment to defence spending  Reuters

Australia set for massive boost as West Indies alter plans - ICCAustralia set for massive boost as West Indies alter plans  ICC

Inquiry finds British committed genocide on Indigenous Australians - BBCInquiry finds British committed genocide on Indigenous Australians  BBC

WI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: West Indies vs Australia 2nd Test Fantasy Team, Captain, Vice-Captain Top Picks - myKhelWI vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: West Indies vs Australia 2nd Test Fantasy Team, Captain, Vice-Captain Top Picks  myKhel

European settlers committed genocide in Australia, finds probe - Times of IndiaEuropean settlers committed genocide in Australia, finds probe  Times of India

Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosAustralia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' release  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Australia trade surplus sinks to 5-1/2 yr low in May as exports weaken further - Investing.comAustralia trade surplus sinks to 5-1/2 yr low in May as exports weaken further  Investing.com

Kanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song - BBCKanye West blocked from entering Australia over Hitler song  BBC

Australia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song - ReutersAustralia cancels rapper Ye's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song  Reuters

A ‘vigorous’ coastal low is hitting Australia’s east coast. What does it mean, how worried should we be and is it a bomb cyclone? - The GuardianA ‘vigorous’ coastal low is hitting Australia’s east coast. What does it mean, how worried should we be and is it a bomb cyclone?  The Guardian

‘No denying it’: Great’s verdict on Konstas struggles … and what Aussies must do with Green - Fox Sports‘No denying it’: Great’s verdict on Konstas struggles … and what Aussies must do with Green  Fox Sports

Australia news live: Eileen Bond dies aged 87; NSW man dies after contracting rare virus from bat bite - The GuardianAustralia news live: Eileen Bond dies aged 87; NSW man dies after contracting rare virus from bat bite  The Guardian

IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Baffling! Ex-Australia all-rounder calls out India’s gamble of going with 5 special - Times of IndiaIND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Baffling! Ex-Australia all-rounder calls out India’s gamble of going with 5 special  Times of India

Australia’s Services Activity Improves, Costs Ease, S&P Says - BloombergAustralia’s Services Activity Improves, Costs Ease, S&P Says  Bloomberg

Australia's Qantas confirms cyber incident at contact centre, customer data exposed - The HinduAustralia's Qantas confirms cyber incident at contact centre, customer data exposed  The Hindu

Australia’s Qantas Airways Says 6M Customer Records Accessed in Cyberattack - InvestopediaAustralia’s Qantas Airways Says 6M Customer Records Accessed in Cyberattack  Investopedia

Cummins hails match-winners as Australia get going in WTC27 - ICCCummins hails match-winners as Australia get going in WTC27  ICC

Australia’s Pro Medicus soars to record high on new contract wins - Investing.comAustralia’s Pro Medicus soars to record high on new contract wins  Investing.com

State-owned Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales, Australia - PV TechState-owned Energy Security Corporation launches in New South Wales, Australia  PV Tech

Gilmour Space again delays launch of Australia’s first orbital rocket - upi.comGilmour Space again delays launch of Australia’s first orbital rocket  upi.com

Launch of Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris-1, delayed again - SpaceLaunch of Australia's 1st orbital rocket, Gilmour Space's Eris-1, delayed again  Space

Writing Australia: can the new national literature body make a real difference for authors? | Esther Anatolitis - The GuardianWriting Australia: can the new national literature body make a real difference for authors? | Esther Anatolitis  The Guardian

Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song release - The Times of IsraelAustralia cancels Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song release  The Times of Israel

Australia news live: Eileen Bond dies aged 87; NSW man dies after contracting rare virus from bat bite - The GuardianAustralia news live: Eileen Bond dies aged 87; NSW man dies after contracting rare virus from bat bite  The Guardian

China Jitters As QUAD Allies, US, Japan, India, Australia Pledge Mineral Cooperation - EurAsian TimesChina Jitters As QUAD Allies, US, Japan, India, Australia Pledge Mineral Cooperation  EurAsian Times

English Australia announces 2025 Award Finalists - The Koala NewsEnglish Australia announces 2025 Award Finalists  The Koala News

Australia: Preparing for Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT 2006: What Tranche 2 Entities Need to Know - The National Law ReviewAustralia: Preparing for Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing ACT 2006: What Tranche 2 Entities Need to Know  The National Law Review

Kanye West barred from entering Australia over Hitler song, Tony Burke says - The GuardianKanye West barred from entering Australia over Hitler song, Tony Burke says  The Guardian

Flood threat ongoing for parts of NSW and Victoria as east coast weather system subsides - The GuardianFlood threat ongoing for parts of NSW and Victoria as east coast weather system subsides  The Guardian

Australia’s New Home Battery Plan And The Race for Net Zero - BloombergAustralia’s New Home Battery Plan And The Race for Net Zero  Bloomberg

Stealing Australia and Buying New Zealand - QuilletteStealing Australia and Buying New Zealand  Quillette

The Australia-Tuvalu climate migration treaty is a drop in the ocean - New ScientistThe Australia-Tuvalu climate migration treaty is a drop in the ocean  New Scientist

Inglis dropped as Smith confirmed for second Test in the West Indies - Australian Broadcasting CorporationInglis dropped as Smith confirmed for second Test in the West Indies  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia: Teachers rally against Queensland government’s pay “offer” - World Socialist Web SiteAustralia: Teachers rally against Queensland government’s pay “offer”  World Socialist Web Site

Setting the scene: Army to test new hub for stockpiling in Australia - Defense NewsSetting the scene: Army to test new hub for stockpiling in Australia  Defense News

Hundreds of children told to test for disease in Australia after childcare worker charged with child sex abuse - CNNHundreds of children told to test for disease in Australia after childcare worker charged with child sex abuse  CNN

Australia’s big four banks not making it easy for customers to get bonus interest despite watchdog’s calls - The GuardianAustralia’s big four banks not making it easy for customers to get bonus interest despite watchdog’s calls  The Guardian

Daria Kasatkina vomits before overcoming nerves to revive Australia’s challenge - The GuardianDaria Kasatkina vomits before overcoming nerves to revive Australia’s challenge  The Guardian

Despite it all, China dominates Australian trade—again - The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary siteDespite it all, China dominates Australian trade—again  The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site

Australia should invest in new environmental monitoring systems: ANU expert - The Australian National UniversityAustralia should invest in new environmental monitoring systems: ANU expert  The Australian National University

Creative Australia apologises to Khaled Sabsabi for ‘hurt and pain’ after Venice Biennale reinstatement - The GuardianCreative Australia apologises to Khaled Sabsabi for ‘hurt and pain’ after Venice Biennale reinstatement  The Guardian

Gautam Gambhir's 'fixation' will 'never work', head coach badgered by former India and Australia cricketers - Hindustan TimesGautam Gambhir's 'fixation' will 'never work', head coach badgered by former India and Australia cricketers  Hindustan Times

Australia's Offshore Wind Plans in Limbo as Equinor Leaves Project - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comAustralia's Offshore Wind Plans in Limbo as Equinor Leaves Project  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

Australia revoked Ye's entry visa over his "Heil Hitler" song, immigration minister reveals - CBS NewsAustralia revoked Ye's entry visa over his "Heil Hitler" song, immigration minister reveals  CBS News

Bloomberg Australia: What Cheaper Home Batteries Mean - BloombergBloomberg Australia: What Cheaper Home Batteries Mean  Bloomberg

Australia reveal fielding plan for returning Smith - The Express TribuneAustralia reveal fielding plan for returning Smith  The Express Tribune

Australia retail sales rise marginally in May, boost hopes for rate cut - ReutersAustralia retail sales rise marginally in May, boost hopes for rate cut  Reuters

Live: Wall Street rises on US-Vietnam trade deal, while ASX miners up on oil surge - Australian Broadcasting CorporationLive: Wall Street rises on US-Vietnam trade deal, while ASX miners up on oil surge  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Khaled Sabsabi reinstated as Australia's representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale - The Art NewspaperKhaled Sabsabi reinstated as Australia's representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale  The Art Newspaper

Marnus left in limbo as Aussies make call on Smith return, cruel axing with new XI - Fox SportsMarnus left in limbo as Aussies make call on Smith return, cruel axing with new XI  Fox Sports

AUDIO: Rapper Kanye West denied entry to Australia - Australian Broadcasting CorporationAUDIO: Rapper Kanye West denied entry to Australia  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Topic: Relations with Australia - NATO - HomepageTopic: Relations with Australia  NATO - Homepage

Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song - EuronewsAustralia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song  Euronews

Is your business ready for Australia’s new AML/CTF regime? - Holding RedlichIs your business ready for Australia’s new AML/CTF regime?  Holding Redlich

NASA, Australia Team Up for Artemis II Lunar Laser Communications Test - NASA (.gov)NASA, Australia Team Up for Artemis II Lunar Laser Communications Test  NASA (.gov)

Powerful 'bomb cyclone' slams eastern Australia with 70 mph wind - FOX WeatherPowerful 'bomb cyclone' slams eastern Australia with 70 mph wind  FOX Weather

Green zone: Australian city of Shepparton to grow a huge pear - The GuardianGreen zone: Australian city of Shepparton to grow a huge pear  The Guardian

Erin Patterson: Jury starts deliberations in mushroom murder trial - BBCErin Patterson: Jury starts deliberations in mushroom murder trial  BBC

Australia’s university system is ‘battered’ and ‘broken’ – a new book surveys the wreckage and offers some solutions - The ConversationAustralia’s university system is ‘battered’ and ‘broken’ – a new book surveys the wreckage and offers some solutions  The Conversation

Australia Joins with Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Spain, South Korea in Cancelling US Trips and Choosing More Easy Trips, The Truth Hidden in Plain Sight - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia Joins with Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Spain, South Korea in Cancelling US Trips and Choosing More Easy Trips, The Truth Hidden in Plain Sight  Travel And Tour World

Understanding climate change - DCCEEWUnderstanding climate change  DCCEEW

Australia: Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge - BBCAustralia: Hundreds of kids to be tested for disease after childcare rape charge  BBC

Australia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies - The Straits TimesAustralia's Smith return confirmed for second test v Windies  The Straits Times

Australia's Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack - ReutersAustralia's Qantas says 6 million customer accounts accessed in cyber hack  Reuters

Father-Son Team See $270 Million Windfall in Australian IPO - BloombergFather-Son Team See $270 Million Windfall in Australian IPO  Bloomberg

Creative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures - The ConversationCreative Australia’s backflip on Venice Biennale representatives exposes deep governance failures  The Conversation

Japan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Australia-India-U.S. (Quad) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Floods, wild winds and power cuts: inundated NSW south coast holiday haven braces for more heavy rain - The GuardianFloods, wild winds and power cuts: inundated NSW south coast holiday haven braces for more heavy rain  The Guardian

Australia purchases 400 supersonic missiles from the United States - The Jerusalem PostAustralia purchases 400 supersonic missiles from the United States  The Jerusalem Post

Test great reveals why he backs no cricket on Australia Day - The NightlyTest great reveals why he backs no cricket on Australia Day  The Nightly

Katy Perry Closes Australia Concert With Tears Amid Orlando Bloom Split - Rolling StoneKaty Perry Closes Australia Concert With Tears Amid Orlando Bloom Split  Rolling Stone

South Africa beat Australia, South Africa won by 5 wickets - ESPNcricinfoSouth Africa beat Australia, South Africa won by 5 wickets  ESPNcricinfo

CreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports - IT Brief AustraliaCreditProtect launches in Australia to offer SMEs AI-powered credit reports  IT Brief Australia

Microsoft Australia launches new campaign for AI-enabled Copilot+ PCs via Giant Squid - Campaign BriefMicrosoft Australia launches new campaign for AI-enabled Copilot+ PCs via Giant Squid  Campaign Brief

Australia Bans Kanye West, Citing Release of Pro-Hitler Anthem - Algemeiner.comAustralia Bans Kanye West, Citing Release of Pro-Hitler Anthem  Algemeiner.com

Khaled Sabsabi reinstated as Venice Biennale representative after independent review into dumping - The GuardianKhaled Sabsabi reinstated as Venice Biennale representative after independent review into dumping  The Guardian

Banks Roll Out Confirmation of Payee Across Australia to Crack Down on Scams - The Fintech TimesBanks Roll Out Confirmation of Payee Across Australia to Crack Down on Scams  The Fintech Times

Oman Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerOman Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Australia can’t prevaricate on tough economic and security trade-offs anymore - Lowy InstituteAustralia can’t prevaricate on tough economic and security trade-offs anymore  Lowy Institute

Chelsea sign Australia defender Carpenter - BBCChelsea sign Australia defender Carpenter  BBC