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Australia is an Oceanian country made up of the mainland continent, the island of Tasmania and several smaller islands. Its currency is the Australian dollar, its capital is Canberra and its most populous city is Sydney.

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Videostill | Sendung Projekt Zukunft | Solarrennen

Driven by the sun – the World Solar Challenge

The World Solar Challenge is the world's toughest solar car race. A team from the Aachen University took part in 2023.

Yang Hengjun and his wife Yuan Xiaoliang

Yang Hengjun and his wife Yuan Xiaoliang

China: Australian blogger given suspended death sentence

Yang Hengjun, an Australian citizen, was held China in allegations of espionage.

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DW Tomorrow Today Sendungslogo Composite

Tomorrow Today – The Science Show

The future looks sunny - racing solar cars through the outback and circumnavigating the globe in a solar plane.

Euromaxx | André Heller

Euromaxx | André Heller

The kinetic super-sculpture

The elaborate, kinetic work of art "Morph TE" is currently being displayed in Austria.

Aryna Sabalenka covers her mouth with her hand

Aryna Sabalenka covers her mouth with her hand

Australian Open finals: Why Medvedev and Sabalenka played

While Russian and Belarusian athletes in other sports are banned, that is not the case in tennis. DW explains why.

H&M pulls ad accused of sexualizing young girls

H&M has pulled an advertising campaign in Australia that some users said hypersexualized young girls.

Australian Medibank

Australian Medibank

Australia sanctions hacker in Medibank cyberattack

A Russian hacker is believed to be behind the worst data theft in Australia's history.

Alexander Zverev at United Cup

Alexander Zverev at United Cup

Germany's top tennis player Zverev to go on trial for abuse

Alexander Zverev is contesting allegations he physically abused his ex-girlfriend.

Australian fire fighters blocking a road during a large bush fire near Denmark Western Australia.

Australian fire fighters blocking a road during a large bush fire near Denmark Western Australia.

Western Australia: Locals told to evacuate as bushfires rage

People living in Chittering, near Perth, must "act immediately to survive," Australia's emergency officials have warned.

Packages in a plastic bag

Packages in a plastic bag

Australian police investigate beach cocaine finds

More than 100 packages containing cocaine washed up on eastern Australian beaches over Christmas, police say.

A fallen tree lays across a camping trailer near the Gold Coast, Australia, as storms hit Queensland and Victoria

A fallen tree lays across a camping trailer near the Gold Coast, Australia, as storms hit Queensland and Victoria

Australia storms: Several killed in eastern states

The rains are expected to continue and ease off from Wednesday, according to forecasts.

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas

Many places put a unique spin on the season's traditions. Join us in this especially merry episode to learn about a few.

An aerial view shows flooding caused by heavy rains, in Cairns, Queensland

An aerial view shows flooding caused by heavy rains, in Cairns, Queensland

Record floods cut off Australia tourist towns

Hundreds of people had to be evacuated in the country's northeast, leaving authorities to wrangle loose crocodiles.

Kathleen Folbigg speaks to the media after being acquitted at the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal in Sydney, Australia.

Kathleen Folbigg speaks to the media after being acquitted at the New South Wales Court of Criminal Appeal in Sydney, Australia.

Australia acquits mother jailed for killing her children

Kathleen Folbigg was wrongly imprisoned for 20 years over the deaths of her four children.

Boxes of vapes on display in a store selling e-cigarette products in Melbourne

Boxes of vapes on display in a store selling e-cigarette products in Melbourne

Australia cracks down on single-use vaping devices

The crackdown comes amid concern about manufacturers targeting young people with flavors and packaging.

A protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle, Australia

A protest for climate action at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle, Australia

Australia: More than 100 climate activists arrested

They were blocking the Port of Newcastle over the weekend, challenging the nation's reliance on fossil fuel exports.

Wildifre in bushland in Wannaroo, near Perth, Western Australia

Wildifre in bushland in Wannaroo, near Perth, Western Australia

Australia: Spring wildfire destroys homes in Perth

Perth is undergoing a rare spring heat wave, with temperatures forecast to peak at 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday.

Australian players celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Australian players celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup

Cricket World Cup: Australia beat India to win 6th title

Australia has acheived a six-wicket win over the host of the World Cup, breaking India's winning streak of 10 matches.

FIFA Fußball Frauen-WM | Halbfinale | Australien vs England

FIFA Fußball Frauen-WM | Halbfinale | Australien vs England

'Matilda’ named Australia’s 2023 word of the year

"Matildas" was named the word of the year in a nod to the soaring popularity of the women's football team this year.

DP World Sydney entry sign

DP World Sydney entry sign

DP World ports in Australia reopen after cyber attack

DP World disconnected internet on Friday after detecting a cyber security breach.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Tuvalu's Prime Minister Kausea Natano shake hands on One Foot Island

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Tuvalu's Prime Minister Kausea Natano shake hands on One Foot Island

Australia, Tuvalu agree to security and climate deal

Some residents of Tuvalu will have a chance to move to Australia to escape rising sea levels, according to a new treaty.

A participant holds up a sign

A participant holds up a sign

Australia to release immigrants held in indefinite detention

Recently, Australia's High Court ruled against indefinitely holding immigrants, marking a shift from earlier policy.

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04.2015 DW Business Sendungslogo

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Top advisors expect Germany's GDP to fall 0.4% - All-women workshops help tackle inequality

Two farmers in front of a truck and a tractor on a field in the Liverpool Plains, Australia

Two farmers in front of a truck and a tractor on a field in the Liverpool Plains, Australia

EU-Australia free trade: What can we learn from the failure?

An EU-Australia free trade pact has foundered. Is trade liberalization dead? Or can the EU learn from the failure?

Anthony Albanese meets Xi Jinping on November 6

Anthony Albanese meets Xi Jinping on November 6

Has Australia come out on top in dispute with China?

Despite an improving ties, experts say critical points of Australia's China policy have not changed.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing

China, Australia hail progress in thawing chilly ties

Xi Jinping hosted Anthony Albanese, who was on the first visit to China by an Australian prime minister in seven years.

Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese

Australia to 'work constructively' with China, PM says

Albanese's visit to China focuses on trade discussions, including easing barriers, and human rights concerns.

Two girls stand in front of a 3D projection of a chameleon

Two girls stand in front of a 3D projection of a chameleon

Australia's Hologram Zoo is a 3D adventure

At a new kind of zoo in Brisbane, visitors can marvel at holographic displays of animals they would probably never meet.

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DW Sendung MADE vom 24.10.2023 | Uran

Indispensable uranium from Russia?

Many countries rely on nuclear power and are dependent on the uranium producer Russia.

Baby wombat Wilbur held by a zookeeper

Baby wombat Wilbur held by a zookeeper

How Australia's baby wombat Wilbur warms hearts

Orphaned wombat joey Wilbur lives with crocodiles and koalas in an Australian zoo.

A blood moon is seen above the Sydney Opera House on May 26, 2021.

A blood moon is seen above the Sydney Opera House on May 26, 2021.

Sydney Opera House celebrates 50th anniversary

Sydney's iconic venue marks its 50th anniversary this October. Here are some facts and figures about the building.

Sitiveni Rabuka shaking hands with Anthony Albanese

Sitiveni Rabuka shaking hands with Anthony Albanese

Fiji 'more comfortable' with traditional allies over China

Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka visited the Australian capital for talks that touched on China's attempts expand influence.

Australia: Musk's X fined over child abuse content concerns

X, formerly Twitter, allegedly failed to demonstrate it was doing enough to crack down on child sex abuse material.

People rally during the Walk for Yes

People rally during the Walk for Yes

Australians reject Indigenous Voice to advise parliament

Australians have voted against recognizing Indigenous people in the constitution and an Indigenous advisory body.

Demonstrators in support of the Voice to Parliament marching in Melbourne in September

Demonstrators in support of the Voice to Parliament marching in Melbourne in September

Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum fails

The Voice to Parliament would be an Indigenous advisory body that could weigh in on laws affecting Aboriginal people.

Cheng Lei

Cheng Lei

China releases Australian journalist jailed for espionage

Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne after spending three years in detention in Beijing.

Boys play as people watch the sunset over the township of Alice Springs

Boys play as people watch the sunset over the township of Alice Springs

Will Australia's Indigenous get their 'Voice'?

Early voting has begun in a referendum that would create an advocacy body for Indigenous people. Opinions are divided.

Drone aerial view of Erakor Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila, and surroundings

Drone aerial view of Erakor Island, Vanuatu, near Port Vila, and surroundings

Australian attempting to row across Pacific rescued naked

At 24, Tom Robinson was hoping to become the youngest person ever to cross the Pacific Ocean solo in a rowing boat.

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Living Planet podcast teaser

From pills for burping cows, eyes on cows' butts & more

Wait, what? From a "cow-burp tax" to painted eyes on rear ends to help stave off predators — this episode has it all!

US and Australian submarines conducting maneuvers in 2019

US and Australian submarines conducting maneuvers in 2019

UK: €4.6 billion AUKUS nuclear sub contract to counter China

British Defense Minister Grant Schapps has made a statement on the joint Australia, UK, US project.

A video still showing a New South Wales police boat at the scene

A video still showing a New South Wales police boat at the scene

Australia: Man dies after whale flips fishing boat

A fishing trip turned into a tragedy when a man died, with another hospitalized, after a whale struck their boat.

Rupert Murdoch holding the British Newpaper The Sun

Rupert Murdoch holding the British Newpaper The Sun

Rupert Murdoch steps down amid political controversy

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is retiring. He leaves behind a legacy of scandals and political conservatism.

File photo of Rupert Murdoch (2013)

File photo of Rupert Murdoch (2013)

Rupert Murdoch announces retirement at 92

The head and chairman of Fox and News Corp began his career when he inherited his father's business at the age of 21.

Lachlan Murdoch (left) and his father, media magnate Rupert Murdoch

Lachlan Murdoch (left) and his father, media magnate Rupert Murdoch

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch steps down from Fox, News Corp

Murdoch will pass on the leadership of his media empire to his son, Lachlan.

People marching in support of the "Yes" vote in Melbourne

People marching in support of the "Yes" vote in Melbourne

Thousands of Australians rally for Indigenous rights vote

The Voice would be a constitutionally-enshrined advisory body of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

DW Sendung SHIFT | DishBrain

DW Sendung SHIFT | DishBrain

Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Brain-computer interfaces and chip implants are no longer just a sci-fi fantasy.

Supporters of Voice speak at the Aboriginal Advancement League in Melbourne

Supporters of Voice speak at the Aboriginal Advancement League in Melbourne

Australia's Indigenous rights referendum loses steam

Polls show that the government has failed to convince a majority of voters to back the Indigenous rights amendment.

Anthony Albanese and Ferdinand Marcos celebrate their boosted ties during a meeting in Manila

Anthony Albanese and Ferdinand Marcos celebrate their boosted ties during a meeting in Manila

South China Sea: Australia, Philippines hit security upgrade

Australia and the Philippines are moving closer as China makes aggressive moves in the South China Sea.

World leaders hold hands at the ASEAN summit in Indonesia.

World leaders hold hands at the ASEAN summit in Indonesia.

ASEAN summit: UN chief warns of 'great fracture'

UN chief Guterres called on leaders to find peaceful, inclusive solutions to conflicts and financial crises.

Pedestrians cross a street during hot conditions in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo

Pedestrians cross a street during hot conditions in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo

Japan records hottest summer, Australia gets warmest winter

Countries around the world continue to report temperature records. India also recorded its hottest and driest August.