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Coordinates: 27°S 133°E / 27°S 133°E / -27; 133
Australia (/ɒˈstreɪliə/, /ə-/, colloquially /-jə/), officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighbouring countries include Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east.
For about 50,000 years before the first British settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians, who spoke languages grouped into roughly 250 language groups. After the European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades; the continent was explored and an additional five self-governing crown colonies were established. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system that functions as a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy comprising six states and several territories. The population of 24 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated in the eastern states and on the coast.
"Australia" is a song by the British rock band The Kinks, appearing on their 1969 album, Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire). It was written by the band's main songwriter, Ray Davies.
In the song, the character Derek (who is featured in the story line of Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire)) attempts to convince his father, Arthur, of the great opportunities available in Australia, where there's "no drug addiction" and you can "surf like they do in the U.S.A." Derek's advertisement is compared to John Smith, who campaigned for America in a similar manner, by author Thomas Kitts.
The song also features a jam sequence lasting for approximately half the song, which is atypical for The Kinks. In the Australian single edit, this section is removed by editing an earlier section of the song into another section during a drum beat, which is then followed by a fade-out.
"Australia" was only released in most countries on the Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) album, where it was the closing track on side one. However, in Australia, a dramatically cut down version of the song was released as a single, with another Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) track, "She's Bought a Hat Like Princess Marina", on the B-side. However, the single was commercially unsuccessful.
Australia (Whore of the world) is a climate change protest song written by singer-songwriter John Gordon and released in late 2010. The song laments Australia's mining culture - especially coal mining in Australia and coal exports - likening the country to a 'mining whore'.
It has featured in a wide variety of Australian press and online media, including mining forums, and continues to garner attention due to its controversial and provocative message. Music press have hailed the song as one of the great contemporary Australian protest songs. The Melbourne Age went as far as to say that Midnight Oil's 'Blue Sky Mine' has nothing on 'Australia (Whore of the World)'. The Song has been banned by ABC Local Radio Southern Queensland (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) as being too provocative for a conservative audience. ABC Southern Queensland encompasses the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region which is the region where Gordon hails from originally and where he has performed the song at a number of anti-mining rallies. The song has however received airplay in other parts of Australia from the ABC, and has been showcased on the national flagship ABC Environment website. As of May 2011, Gordon is contesting the Toowoomba ruling with the case currently before the independent ABC Consumer and Audience review board.
Our race in Melbourne did not disappoint! Catch up with all the best bits from a dramatic race at Albert Park. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ https://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
The @hyundaiaus Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final is on this weekend at Burleigh Heads, Queensland. Join us as 42 of the nation’s best #BoardriderClubs battle it out for ABB Grand Final glory and prizemoney in what is the world’s biggest team surfing event and Australia’s most exciting surfing contest. Let the battle begin! The ABB series #11 is proudly sponsored by @hyundaiaus @letan_au @acciona_australia @jimbeamau @bc.snacks and @oakleysurfing The 2024 Australian Boardriders Battle #GrandFinal is supported by @burleighpavilion @experience_gc @destinationgoldcoast and the @queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland, and features on the It’s Live! in Queensland events calendar. It is also proudly supported by @qms_media @surfboardempire @murf_austra...
Our first race in Australia for three years was packed with action! For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: http://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ http://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
1:18.978 - the fastest lap time ever seen around Albert Park! With qualifying coming up on Saturday at this newly-adapted circuit, just how much fastest will we get? For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: http://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ http://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
Catch up on an action-packed Qualifying session Down Under! For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ https://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
Ride onboard with Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen as he takes pole for the very first time in Australia! For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ https://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
Grand Designs Australia is an Australian spin-off of the British TV series Grand Designs. The show documents people who attempt to build a custom-designed house and the challenges they face. It is aired on The LifeStyle Channel and is hosted by the architect Peter Maddison. Subscribe for more full episodes of Grand Designs: https://bit.ly/ILOVETOBINGE
Our recap of the most dramatic moments of 2016 starts in Melbourne, where Fernando Alonso thankfully walked away from this dramatic barrel roll following a collision with Esteban Gutierrez For more F1® videos, visit http://www.Formula1.com Like F1® on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ Follow F1® on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/F1 Follow F1® on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/F1
Prepare-se para uma experiência emocionante no lendário Grande Prêmio da Austrália do MWC 2028! Este vídeo leva você para a pista em Melbourne, capturando os momentos mais emocionantes da corrida, desde a largada até a bandeirada final. Testemunhe ultrapassagens audaciosas, estratégias de pit stop meticulosas e momentos de pura emoção nas curvas desafiadoras deste circuito histórico. Junte-se a nós nesta jornada empolgante pela velocidade e competição neste evento memorável. Conecte-se ao nosso servidor para compartilhar suas emoções, opiniões e paixão pelo automobilismo com outros fãs entusiastas. Venha fazer parte da nossa comunidade e compartilhe suas experiências emocionantes nas pistas conosco! Link do servidor: https://discord.com/invite/Q493pMpraG MWC - 2028 Australia Grand Pri...
Huge drama in Melbourne! A late red flag led to a race restart that saw Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Nyck de Vries and Logan Sargeant crash out. For more F1® videos, visit https://www.Formula1.com Follow F1®: https://www.instagram.com/F1 https://www.facebook.com/Formula1/ https://www.twitter.com/F1 https://www.twitch.tv/formula1 https://www.tiktok.com/@f1 #F1 #AusGP
Coordinates: 27°S 133°E / 27°S 133°E / -27; 133
Australia (/ɒˈstreɪliə/, /ə-/, colloquially /-jə/), officially known as the Commonwealth of Australia, is an Oceanian country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area. Neighbouring countries include Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and East Timor to the north; the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu to the north-east; and New Zealand to the south-east.
For about 50,000 years before the first British settlement in the late 18th century, Australia was inhabited by indigenous Australians, who spoke languages grouped into roughly 250 language groups. After the European discovery of the continent by Dutch explorers in 1606, Australia's eastern half was claimed by Great Britain in 1770 and initially settled through penal transportation to the colony of New South Wales from 26 January 1788. The population grew steadily in subsequent decades; the continent was explored and an additional five self-governing crown colonies were established. On 1 January 1901, the six colonies federated, forming the Commonwealth of Australia. Since federation, Australia has maintained a stable liberal democratic political system that functions as a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy comprising six states and several territories. The population of 24 million is highly urbanised and heavily concentrated in the eastern states and on the coast.