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Australia 2020 Summit (more info)
The Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, convened an Australia 2020 Summit at Parliament House on 19 and 20 April to help shape a long term strategy for the nation's future.
Australia Council for the Arts (more info)
The Australia Council for the Arts' website provides information about the Council including who they are and what they do, news, media releases, grants, publications, research papers, and a directory of arts' organisations. The Australia Council for...
Australia Day Council of New South Wales NSW (more info)
This site provides information about the Australia Day Council of New South Wales including who the council is and what they do, upcoming events, how to get involved and a comprehensive history of Australia Day.
Australia's Community Portal (more info)
Provides access to online services and information for Australian communities and community organisations. Has links to information and services provided by all levels of government and the non-government sector.
Australia's heritage (more info)
The Heritage Division develops policies and programs for the identification, conservation and public understanding and appreciation of Australia's natural and cultural heritage places.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) (more info)
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is Australia's largest public broadcasting organisation. Their website provides a guide to the programs broadcast across all media as well as a comprehensive news service. Listen to real audio, streaming...
Australian Bureau of Statistics - National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics (more info)
Contains official Australian Government statistics on many topics including culture. Also included on this site are the latest media releases, today's release advice, and information on ABS news and products.
Australian Capital Territory Library Service (more info)
The ACT Library Service operates a network of public libraries providing access to information, culture, education and recreation. The branches of the ACT Library Service provide lending and reference services to all who live, work and study in the ...
Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) (more info)
The website is the official source for information regarding Australia's participation in past and future Commonwealth Games. The site provides access to media releases, fact sheets, Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur (1998) and where the games ...
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (more info)
The Department is responsible for the Australian Government's international relations and trade and development assistance programs. It performs these functions through its headquarters in Canberra and embassies, high commissions and consulates thro...
Australian Film Commission (AFC) (more info)
The Australian Film Commission (AFC) is the primary development agency for the film industry in Australia. The AFC provides financial assistance and support for the development of new talent, as well as the production of film and television programs.
Australian Film Finance Corporation (more info)
The FFC is the Australian Government's principal agency for funding the production of film and television in Australia. The website provides information on funding policies, guidelines, an organisational profile, and a news section which lists fundin...
Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) (more info)
The Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) is Australia's national screen arts and broadcast school. Through the AFTRS website you can find out about the school and the courses offered, the library, study disciplines, and research and d...
Australian Frogs of the Gardens (more info)
The Frogs of the Australian National Botanic Gardens website provides information on a variety of Australian frogs. On the website you can also listen to samples of each of the frogs' calls.
Australian Government Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) (more info)
DBCDE provides strategic advice and professional support to the Australian Government on a wide range of policy areas including: broadcasting and online regulation; information and communications technology; digital economy; post; and telecommunicati...
Australian Government Department of Defence (more info)
The Australian Defence website provides information about Australian Defence including the history of Australia's defence forces.
Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (more info)
The Department of Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research has a key role in increasing prosperity for all Australians through internationally competitive and sustainable industry.
Australian Government entry point to information and services (more info)
The australia.gov.au website is your guide to government in Australia. It links to over 700 Australian Government websites as well as selected state and territory resources. Australia.gov.au also searches over five million government web pages.
Australian Heritage Council (more info)
The Australian Heritage Council (AHC) is a statutory body administered within the Australian and World Heritage Group of Environment Australia. This comprehensive site provides information about the Australian Heritage Commission including the Regist...
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) (more info)
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) website provides information about AIATSIS which is an independent Commonwealth Government statutory authority devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studie...
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