Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent (the world's smallest) the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Neighbouring countries include Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia to the north-east, and New Zealand to the southeast.
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Australian unions call for Buffett-style rich tax
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Australia's NAB H1 profits down 15.5%
May 09 - France24
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May 09 - News.com.au
Currencies: Australian dollar heads to parity on Greek worries
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Centro verdict 'a win for shareholders'
May 08 - News.com.au
Ratings agencies welcome Australian budget
May 08 - France24
Economic Report: Australia budget seen boosting dollar, bonds
May 08 - MarketWatch
Dollar lower on Greek debt comments
May 08 - News.com.au
Funds for maths, science to boost skills
May 08 - News.com.au
Market Extra: Australian dollar hits lowest level since December
May 08 - MarketWatch
Savage cuts return Australia to surplus
May 08 - France24
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