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• Overview
  • Economy - overview: Australia has a prosperous Western-style capitalist economy, with a per capita GDP at the level of the four dominant West European economies. Rich in natural resources, Australia is a major exporter of agricultural products, minerals, metals, and fossil fuels. Commodities account for 57% of the value of total exports, so that a downturn in world commodity prices can have a big impact on the economy. The government is pushing for increased exports of manufactured goods, but competition in international markets continues to be severe. While Australia has suffered from the low growth and high unemployment characterizing the OECD countries in the early 1990s and during the recent financial problems in East Asia, the economy has expanded at a solid 4% annual growth pace in the last five years. Canberra's emphasis on reforms is a key factor behind the economy's resilience to the regional crisis and its stronger than expected growth rate. Growth in 2000 will depend on key international commodity prices, the extent of recovery in nearby Asian economies, and the strength of US and European markets. Information supplied by The CIA Factfile.
• Government
  • Australian Parliament The home page of the Australian Parliament offers pictures and biographies of its its senators and representatives, contact information, a legislative calendar and brief descriptions of the bills currently before both houses of Parliament.
  • Australian Senate Links to Australian Senate committees, publications, a contact directory and related links.
  • Australia's Northern Territory Search or follow the menus to the Northern Territory's agencies and related organizations. Also find legislation, weather and news updates.
  • Commonwealth Government Departments and Agencies Links to Web servers from more than 100 Australian government agencies.
  • Department of Premier and Cabinet -- Tasmania A guide to Tasmanian government and political resources are featured at this site.
  • GORP - Australia National Parks. Select a state to access a list of its natural parks. Includes highlights, activities and timeline visiting guidelines.
  • National Library of Australia Details of the library, including collections and services, with links to most of the libraries in Australia.
  • Office of National Tourism A Government body responsible for administering tourism policies. Examine the travelers' advice and publications.

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• Business
  • Australian Yellow Pages Searchable database lists more than two million Australian businesses by name, product or service type, as well as by location.
  • Australia Business Center (Directory) Australian guide to business, companies, export and import, trading and information in Australia.

  • Beyderwellen - Your Professional Guide to Australian Immigration Strategy and Citizenship

  • BizDirect Comprehensive listing of Australian businesses. Find or list a business for free.
  • Ozebiz Promoting Australian business on-line.
  • Qantas Airways Australia's main international carrier provides details about all aspects of air travel. Links to the North American site.
• Culture
  • Australian Museums Directory Search by state, museum type or alphabetical listing, or visit individual homepages. Browse the subject categories, as well.
  • Australia Slanguage This site has definitions for Australian slang words and phrases.
  • MSN News Australia The Microsoft Network's Australian news site. Continually updated with headlines, sports, business reports and weather updates.
  • The Australian National University Canberra
  • City Search - Melbourne
  • City Search - Canberra
  • City Search - Sydney
  • Your Window to Western Australia Travel website promoting Western Australia with tons of useful information
  • Perthtouristcentre All about Perth

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• Radio/TV
  • Community Broadcasters Association of Australia Organization dedicated to the community radio and television broadcasters.
  • CNN Asia now Special edition of CNN, covers stories in Asia and Australasia
  • Wild FM - Sydney & Brisbane Youth community broadcaster - focus on dance & hardcore techno

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• Newspapers
  • Australian News Network Top news stories from Australia's leading newspapers updated every day.
  • Australian Sport World Wide Web This site has information on Australian sports, international sports, different athletic topics, and a link to the National Sport Information Centre.
  • About Australia News This site provides a shortcut to Australian news sources by linking to more than 10 online Australian newspapers, magazines, radio and TV stations, including The Melbourne Age, ABC and Radio Australia.
    
• General
  • Australian Net Guide The Australian Net Guide is your online resource for the latest in technology news from Down Under.
  • Weather The weather for every corner of Australia. Satellite pictures and weather forecasts for all major cities in every state.
  • Search engine based in Australia with worldwide links

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• Books

  	In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson most rewarding travel literature, funny and entertaining account of his trip to Australia
  	Culture Shock!: Australia by Ilsa Sharp Part of the useful series on culture shock, a good introduction and a well presented series for a first impression of another culture.

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