Parliament's Australian Colonies Government Act of 1850 made important changes ... government made up of the six states in the Commonwealth of Australia was created, all overseen by a governor-general ...

The idea of a federation of the six Australian colonies was occasionally debated among Australian politicians, officials and others from about 1850 onwards ... name of Commonwealth of Australia. Lord ...

What emerges is a much more nuanced understanding of the place of the Anglican Church in thehistory of colonial Australia than has previously been presented, shedding important new light on the ...

a man of 45 for $1,850, and at woman of 23, with her child of 5, for $3,950. Twenty-five hundred dollars, then, may be taken as the standard price of first-class slaves in the Confederacy ...

Australia's new Governor-General has been sworn in. Sam Mostyn is the second woman to hold the position, representing the monarchy in Australia. Sam Mostyn who is a lawyer and a businesswoman ...

Ushering in a new era, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia's 28th governor-general will be Samantha Mostyn. "I am honoured to announce that His Majesty The King has approved my ...

Former governors pressed for election certification by the federal December deadline, saying the process “is not open to debate” in a Tuesday letter addressed to current governors.

It adds Australia to a growing list of countries aiming to protect workers' free time. "It's really about trying to bring back some work-life balance and make sure that people aren't racking up ...

with over 1,850 machines and approximately 740 branches, despite closing many in recent years. The figures have been released as Australia rapidly shifts toward a cashless society, raising ...

Our new, updated feature will showcase both audio and video journalism from The New York Times and invite student dialogue and reflection. By The Learning Network Where and how do you get your ...

The idea of a federation of the six Australian colonies was occasionally debated among Australian politicians, officials and others from about 1850 onwards ... name of Commonwealth of Australia. Lord ...