Guides and Directories

Amazing Australia
General information and trivia on Australia, places to visit, accommodation and tours.
http://www.amazingaustralia.com.au/

Australia Post
Post code search.
http://www.auspost.com.au/postcodes/

BBC News - Country Profile: Australia
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1250188.stm

CIA - The World Factbook: Australia
Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/as.html

Community.gov.au
Community information and services.
http://www.community.gov.au

CommunityGuide.com.au
Local business, community organisation and sporting club directory. Browse nationally or by state.
http://www.communityguide.com.au/

Currency Conversion Guide
A currency converter offering an up to the minute guide to the value of the Australian dollar against other currencies.
http://www.oanda.com/converter/classic?user=wilmap

Directory of Archives
Aims to identify the location of as many archival collections as possible throughout Australia.
http://www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/asa/

Encyclopedia of the Nations - Australia
Provides information about the country's geography, people, government, economy and tourism. From Thomson Gale.
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Asia-and-Oceania/Australia.html

Guide to Australia
Includes links to information on culture, geography, the nation, tourism, science and education, towns, trade and commerce, travel and communications.
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/

IndigOz
Documenting and promoting the development of the Indigenous Australian presence on the internet. Includes link library and mailing list.
http://www.indigoz.com.au/

NationMaster - Australia
Profile includes information for various aspects of the country, with a special emphasis on statistics and rankings.
http://www.nationmaster.com/country/as-australia

24 7 Network
Events, dining and entertainment guides for major cities and popular areas within Australia.
http://www.247network.com.au/

SBS - The World Guide: Australia
Map, flag and detailed information on the country covering its geography, history, constitution and government, international relations, economy, communications, education and welfare.
http://sbs.com.au/theworldnews/Worldguide/index.php3?country=12

Towns in Australia
A directory of towns and cities in Australia.
http://www.townsinaustralia.com

UK Foreign Office - Country Profiles: Australia
Overview of country's geography, history, politics, economy, international relations, travel and current affairs from the FCO.
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-the-fco/country-profiles/asia-oceania/australia

University of Colorado - GovPubs: Australia
Links to resources from the country's own government, the United States, the United Nations and international sources.
http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/govpubs/for/australia.htm

US Department of State - Australia
Country portal offers a map and links to Background Notes, Country Study, the US embassy and the current ambassador, press releases, fact sheets, annual Human Rights Reports and other major reports including Industry Market Reports.
http://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/as/

White Pages Online
Telephone listing search facilities for residential and commercial and government lines. Postcode search, world time, services, and site help.
http://www.whitepages.com.au/

Wikipedia - Australia
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article covers the country's history, government and politics, geography, economy, demographics, language and culture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia

Yellow Pages
Searchable database lists more than two million Australian businesses by name, product or service type, as well as by location.
http://www.yellowpages.com.au/

Your Guide.com.au
Guide to major and regional centres around the country; categorised by state.
http://www.yourguide.com.au