Background: 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 its 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 1990's, a performance due in large part to economic reforms adopted in the 1980's. Long-term concerns include pollution, particularly depletion of the ozone layer, and management and conservation of coastal areas, especially the Great Barrier Reef.
April 28th 2008Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Casino Everythibgbis on track. Settlement for the house is on the 9th of May and all the last minute modification to the van are underway. We have decided to invest in a brand new Nissan Patrol. the Old one ... [full story]
March 28th 2008Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Casino We have had an offer on the house and have gladly accepted. Contracts are being drawn up as we speak so providing everything goes well we will be on the road by July 6. Still many many things to do to ... [full story]
February 18th 2008Oceania » Australia » New South Wales » Casino Well Finally after a lot of blood sweat and renovation tears the house is FOR SALE...We are hoping it will sell quickly. If it has not sold by the end of April it will be close to catastrophic- no onl ... 1 photos[full story]
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