Guides and Directories

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

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/

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/

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

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

MacquarieNet - An online encyclopedia and guide to all things Australian.
http://www.macnet.mq.edu.au/

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/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1018965295160

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

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

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

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/

eCityGuide - Tourism and business guide to various Australian cities.
http://www.ecityguide.com.au

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