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This video gives a brief introduction and the top things to do while you are in Australia.
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| Learn more about Australia provinces and capitals through this fun educational video. |
Things To Do In Melbourne -- This video breaks down the best things to do in Melbourne. |
| Things To Do In Sydney -- This video breaks down the best things to do in Sydney. |
Things To Do In Canberra -- This video breaks down the best things to do in Canberra. |
This section helps prepare an individual before visiting Australia, such as learning the cultural etiquette, basic conversational phrases, and even some useful local contact numbers.
Cultural Dos and Don’ts
Australian Slang
Learning the slang vocabulary used by any native English speakers is a challenge… And Australian slang is no exception!
Phone Apps
Useful Contact Numbers
Melbourne and Sydney
This section links to the various local news media in Australia.
This section informs the common scams and crimes to look out for when visiting Australia.
Scams
Australian travellers of all ages and backgrounds have been victims of scams overseas. Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.
Crime & Security
Find out more information on the common crime threats, areas of concerns, transportation-road safety, and even terrorism threat.
This section lists some recommended readings about Australia.
Australia Money and Banking by
Money is a primary need when youOCOre on the road and has the potential to cause major stress. Get the upper hand with this informative report on currency, travelerOCOs checks, money wiring, ATMs, banks, and credit cards in Australia."
Oecd Reviews on Local Job Creation by
Employment and Skills Strategies in Australia focuses on the role of local employment and training agencies in contributing to job creation and productivity.
English in Australia by
This unique collection fills a ten-year gap in studies on the nature of Australian English, and it is the first to deal exclusively with varieties of English on the Australian continent. The book contains chapters on the phonology, morphology, syntax and the lexicon of the dialect, and chapters on variation within the dialect that include Aboriginal and ethnic varieties as well as regional and generational differences with a focus on questions of Australian identity and intercultural relations. With selected contributions by Australia's leading linguists this volume records the most recent developments in the study of English within Australia.
Engaging the Neighbours by
From modest beginnings in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become the premier regional institution in Southeast Asia. The 10 members are pursuing cooperation to develop the 'ASEAN Community' and also sponsor wider dialogues that involve the major powers. Australia has been interested in ASEAN since its inauguration and was the first country to establish a multilateral link with the Association, in 1974. Australia and ASEAN have subsequently engaged and cooperated on many issues of mutual concern, including efforts to secure an agreement to resolve the Cambodia conflict (signed in 1991), the initiation of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation grouping (1989) and the ASEAN Regional Forum (1994), the conclusion of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (signed in 2008) and the development of the East Asia Summit (from 2005). This book provides the first available detailed history of the evolution of Australia's interactions with ASEAN. It assesses the origins and phases of development of Australia's relations with ASEAN; the role ASEAN has played in Australian foreign policy since the 1970s; the ways in which the two sides have collaborated, and at times disagreed, in the pursuit of regional stability and security; and the key factors that will influence the relationship as it moves into its fifth decade.
Australia Society and Culture Complete Report by
Need to know it all? Our all-inclusive culture report for Australia will get up to speed on all aspects of culture in Australia, including lifecycle, religion, women, superstitions & folklore, sports, holidays & festivals, and etiquette.
The Vulnerable Country by
Focusing on Australia’s position within the global economy, this thorough reference presents a striking picture of the interaction between politics and economics. Beginning with historical analysis of this relationship, the study presents Australia’s origins as a convict settlement through its development of self-governing colonies to its ultimate development as a federation. Addressing such questions as How did Australia transform from a protected, insular country to an outwardly focused, globalized one? and Why, in the current economic climate, should Australia resist a return to its protectionist past?, this extensively researched account argues that now, more than ever, the state has a responsibility to promote diversification of trade while regulating economic activity and ensuring that the benefits of growth are spread as widely as possible.
Government and Democracy in Australia by
Government and Democracy in Australia covers most of the important aspects of government and democracy in Australia, by presenting a number of views and then asking readers to debate and discuss Australian politics. The tension between politics (understood as government) and democracy is anunderlying theme. A variety of factors that affect politics in Australia are examined, such as globalisation, the media and the internet, security and terrorism, as well as the basic aspects of Australian politics that must be addressed in a first year text. This new edition also covers the 2007Federal Election, and looks to the future under a new Labor government. New pedagogical features have been included to make the text even more accessible to undergraduate students.
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