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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.




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Famille Parent a Magnetic Island
December 21st 2008  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Le 6 Decembre 2008, c’etait l’arrivee des parents « Parent » qui venaient visiter pour 4 semaines. Martin s’etait montre plutot inquiet lorsqu’il a appris que ses beau parents ... 39 photos [full story]

Ayr (!), Magnetic Island & Cairns
November 1st 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
From Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays we drove north stopping off at Ayr (!) for lunch where it was about 35c, so just a wee bit warmer than the original Ayr in Scotland! As Jen got out of the car she ... 15 photos [full story]

Magnetic Island
27 days ago: herzi published a blog
Magnetic Island
June 5th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Frühmorgens fuhren wir mit der Autofähre nach Magnetic Island. Die Fährenüberfahrt dauerte ca. 30 min. Magnetic Island ist eine 52 km² große Insel mit etwa 2.100 Einwohnern und gehört zum Stadtgebi ... 52 photos [full story]

Dingo Beach and Maggie Island
56 days ago: weir published a blog
Dingo Beach and Maggie Island
September 28th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Meanwhile... back in Bowen, Brett was going a bit stir crazy on his crutches, trying to run the job from the couch, with his leg up. At least the skatepark is almost done and he is actually doing real ... 29 photos [full story]

Magnetic Island and Townsville
94 days ago: elal published a blog
Magnetic Island and Townsville
August 21st 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
After the shortest stay in a hostel of the trip so far (7 hours) we were off bright and early to the airport for our flight to Townsville. Straight after landing in Townsville we caught a bus to ... 12 photos [full story]

119 days ago: horizon published a blog
Frustration...
July 28th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Well it just goes to show planning gets you no where!. That change of plan we had in mind of 'battling' south to our next stop, well it never happened. Although thats not to say we didn't try..... ... [full story]

July 25th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Waiting is definitly not for the impatient. Ok so here we are at Magnetic Island, been here now for 2 weeks; initially we decided it could end up being a long stay, you know waiting for those winds ... [full story]

Top 10 Reasons We Love Magnetic Island
July 13th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
1. Arcadia Beach Guest House- right on the beach, king sized bed, amazing shower, breakfast waiting for us in the morning, picked up from the ferry in a Rolls Royce, our own fridge..does it get any ... 26 photos [full story]

May 13th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
12th-14th Arrive early in the evening Phil and Zoe already here somewhere. Find a hostel that resembles a block of flats somewhere in leamington and quite rowdy too...fisrt things first a shower.. ... [full story]

May 28th 2009  Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island
Well, a lot has happened since our last entry. Firstly, as you all may know by now, we got engaged! We’re both really happy and excited and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone in Canada, ... [full story]


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