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Australia

A country on the continent of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country that encompasses the continent of Australia, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest country in the world by total area of 7,688,287 km² and the driest inhabited continent. The capital of Australia is Canberra. The population is approximately 28.3 million people as of March 2026. The history of Australia begins with the arrival of the first Aboriginal ancestors 50,000 – 65,000 years ago, and their culture is one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. British colonization began in 1788 with the establishment of a penal colony in New South Wales, leading to the formation of a modern multicultural democracy. Australia is still a member of the "British Commonwealth."
1999
A referendum was held in which the population did not support the transition from monarchy to republic
2008
The national government officially apologized to Indigenous peoples for past laws and policies, particularly regarding the Stolen Generations
2017
Australia recorded the longest period of continuous GDP growth in the developed world
2022
Emissions reduction targets were legislated, committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 43% reduction by 2030
2023
An absolute majority of the population in a referendum did not support the idea of expanding Aboriginal rights
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War in Ukraine • September 27, 09:35 AM • 25606 views
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War in Ukraine • September 26, 09:58 AM • 4820 views
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News of the World • September 26, 08:07 AM • 8096 views
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Zelenskyy announced a drone agreement with Finland and a security agreement with Australia. Canberra will also provide Ukraine with $60 million in aid.

War in Ukraine • September 23, 06:57 PM • 5044 views
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Society • September 23, 03:57 PM • 10128 views
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Health • September 23, 04:58 AM • 5056 views
Russia has nearly quadrupled its reduction in wheat exports amid Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea port infrastructure

Russia cut September wheat exports to 347,000 tonnes, compared with 1. 3 million tonnes last year. Shipments through Novorossiysk fell 9.6-fold.

Economy • September 22, 09:50 PM • 10330 views
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News of the World • September 22, 07:30 AM • 5535 views
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Politics • September 22, 07:10 AM • 5611 views
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War in Ukraine • September 21, 03:35 AM • 34013 views
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News of the World • September 19, 09:59 AM • 4767 views
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News of the World • September 18, 10:50 AM • 4696 views
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Society • September 16, 03:56 AM • 5541 views
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News of the World • September 13, 08:15 PM • 5094 views
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Culture • September 10, 11:18 PM • 5039 views
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Society • September 9, 08:10 PM • 16842 views
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Sports • September 5, 12:59 PM • 4996 views
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Politics • September 4, 03:15 AM • 22413 views
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News of the World • September 3, 11:31 AM • 5299 views
What is celebrated on September 3 in Ukraine and around the world

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Society • September 3, 03:00 AM • 19883 views
Knowledge Day — the start of a new school yearPhoto

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Culture • September 1, 05:00 AM • 42133 views
Pacific island summit becomes the center of the struggle for influence between the US and China – AP

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Politics • August 31, 04:18 AM • 4419 views
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War in Ukraine • August 29, 11:10 AM • 12561 views
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News of the World • August 29, 04:32 AM • 6946 views
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Health • August 29, 03:49 AM • 5020 views
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News of the World • August 27, 05:25 PM • 11401 views
Europe is ready to help after devastating floods in Nepal and China

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News of the World • August 26, 08:07 PM • 4257 views
The number of Ukrainians missing after flash floods in Nepal has risen to 53 — Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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News of the World • August 26, 07:09 PM • 24478 views
Floods in Nepal have already claimed the lives of 157 people, while more than 40 others have been hospitalized

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Society • August 26, 06:31 PM • 8813 views