National Archives of Australia

National Archives of Australia

Search the holdings for files, photographs, posters, maps, architectural drawings, films, playscripts, musical scores and sound recordings relating to Australian government, culture and history.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Australia

BBC World Service – Australia Floods: “Inland Sea” Moves Across Victoria

BBC World Service – Australia Floods: “Inland Sea” Moves Across Victoria

This article on the BBC Asia-Pacific News describes a recent major flood that occurred in Australia. You can read some background information and find links to other stories about the Australian flood at the BBC World Service.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Australian History; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Meteorology/Climatology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Oceanography/Hydrology

Indigenous Australia

Indigenous Australia

“Information on Indigenous Australia including Cultural Heritage, Spirituality, Family, Land and Social Justice… a Glossary and an Indigenous Australia Timeline. Stories of the Dreaming section features 20 stories from the cultures of Indigenous Australians, collected from all over Australia. They reflect an essential part of the life of Indigeno …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Australian History

Geoscience Basics – Fabulous Facts About Australia

Geoscience Basics – Fabulous Facts About Australia

Geographic and geologic history of Australia. Includes maps, dimensions, information about landforms (deserts, mountains, etc.), and the landscape of Australian capital cities.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Geosciences (Geology & Geophysics); Math And Science–Earth Science–Volcanos; Our World–Oceania & Antarctica–Australia; Math And Science–Earth Science–Oceans, Lakes & Rivers

Country Studies

Country Studies

Studies published between 1988 and 1998 covering geography, society, economy, transportation, communications, government, politics and history of over 100 countries . Search, or browse alphabetically by continent.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Latin America; Regional & Country Information–Africa; Reference–Geography; Regional & Country Information–Asia; Regional & Country Information–Europe; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific; Regional & Country Information–North America; Regional & Country Information–Middle East; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Geography

Queensland State Archives

Queensland State Archives

Search Queensland???s largest collection of government records.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Australia

Tasmanian Archives Online

Tasmanian Archives Online

Search the holdings for Tasmania government records including some dating back to the first twenty years of settlement.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Archives & Records Management–Online Catalogs–Australia

Southern Highlands

Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands website is an information guide for the Southern Highlands in Australia. The site provides information on the area’s history, events, news, and a tourist’s guide to the region. There is information on individual towns and villages, including maps. The business directory provides an overview of local businesses from accommodat …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia

Maps of Australia and the Pacific

Maps of Australia and the Pacific

Digitized images of recent and historical maps from the Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection. Includes Australia, New Zealand, and many nations in the South Pacific, with links to additional regional map resources.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific

Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

Immigration and Multicultural Affairs

All information you need to know about emigrating to Australia — or immigration in Australia — can be found at this site. There are lists of research and statistics, legislation and other information. There are also forms available on the site which you can fill out if you want to visit Australia, migrate to Australia, return to Australia as a re …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International

Lonely Planet Online

Lonely Planet Online

Contains travel information for regions, countries and cities worldwide; postcards from travellers around the world; traveller’s health check and detours to the “lost and forgotten places of the world”.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Middle East Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South Pacific Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Asia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Africa Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Australia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Caribbean Travel & Tourism

Australian Music World Wide Web Site

Australian Music World Wide Web Site

The Australian Music Web Site is “a series of links and pages that exist as a tribute to Australian music. The pages contained within aim to become a useful reference of discographies, biographies, links and news for as many Australian artists as possible.” You can do a search by band or artist and look for Australian movies and DVDs, as well as b …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Entertainment & Leisure–Music–Genres–World

Cruising the Cape

Cruising the Cape

“A tourism magazine regularly updated with information on the Margaret River district in the south-west of Western Australia. It includes accommodation, to do, and events section and information on wineries and other attractions.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Australia Travel & Tourism

National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia

“Welcome to the National Library of Australia. Our collections and services underpin Australian cultural life & intellectual pursuits. We are the preeminent source for the documentary record of Australia & its place in the world.” This site contains information about the library’s collections, with links to related sites for each collection. It …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World