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  • Aboriginal Studies WWW Virtual Library - Links maintained by T. Matthew Ciolek.
    http://www.ciolek.com/WWWVL-Aboriginal.html

  • Antarctica New Zealand - A gateway to information about Antarctica from the New Zealand Antarctic Institute.
    http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

  • Antarctica: Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole – This site documents the experiences of four people sent to explore Antarctica by the Exploratorium.
    http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/antarctica/index.html

  • Antarctica: Signs of the Great Thaw – The Chicago Tribune presents an in-depth look at the effects of global warming on Antarctica.
    http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-antarcticamain-html,0,7721145.htmlstory?coll=chi_news_specials_util

  • Australian Broadcasting Corporation News - News from Australia, including national events plus world news from an Australian perspective.
    http://www.abc.net.au/news/

  • Australian Bureau of Statistics - Statistical data on Australia's population, economy, and more.
    http://www.abs.gov.au/

  • Australia and New Zealand and Pacific Government and Politics on the Internet - The Department of Politics at Britain's Keele University provides links to national anthems and symbols, constitutions, and governments for the region.
    http://www.keele.ac.uk/depts/por/pacbase.htm

  • Australian Antarctic Division – This site presents a photo exhibit, science news, lesson ideas, and more.
    http://www.aad.gov.au/

  • Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal - Search more than 2,400 Web sites with information about the culture of Australia.
    http://www.acn.net.au/

  • Australian Government and Politics Database – The University of Western Australia provides this comprehensive site on Australian elections at the state and national levels.
    http://elections.uwa.edu.au/

  • Australian History: Selected Websites - Links provided by the National Library of Australia.
    http://www.nla.gov.au/oz/histsite.html

  • Australian National Botanical Gardens - Well-illustrated overview of the flora of Australia.
    http://www.anbg.gov.au/anbg/

  • Australia/Oceania - Extensive set of links to political resources (constitutions, political parties, and more) of the nations of Oceania.
    http://www.politicalresources.net/oceania.htm

  • Burke and Wills Web - Documentation of an 1860 expedition across Australia.
    http://www.burkeandwills.net.au/index.htm

  • Department of Environment and Water Resources - This Australian government agency provides information on such topics as biodiversity, land management, inland waters, and parks and reserves.
    http://www.environment.gov.au/

  • Discovering Antarctica - The Royal Geographical Society presents an engaging introduction to Antarctica.
    http://www.discoveringantarctica.org.uk/

  • Documenting a Democracy: Australia's Story - A collection of Australia's founding documents, set in historical context.
    http://www.foundingdocs.gov.au/

  • Dust Echoes - This site presents 12 aboriginal stories that reflect cultural values and laws.
    http://www.abc.net.au/dustechoes/

  • EducaPoless - The International Polar Foundation provides information and educational activities about the importance of the poles.
    http://www.educapoles.org/index.php?/home/&s=1&rs=home&lg=en

  • eNZed - Links to information about New Zealand's history, geography, government, and more.
    http://www.enzed.com/

  • Federated States of Micronesia - Information on government, geography, history, and culture of the island federation, along with a photo gallery.
    http://www.visit-fsm.org/

  • Frozen Under - National Geographic focuses on Antarctica, with text resources and a Flash presentation on its wildlife, human habitation, and standing as the last great wilderness.
    http://www7.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2001/12/01/html/ft_20011201.1.html

  • Indigenous Australia - The Australian Museum provides background on indigenous peoples of Australia, text and audio versions of 20 stories, and a virtual tour.
    http://www.dreamtime.net.au/index.cfm

  • Maori Television - Maori Television is a television channel launched in May 2004. The development of the station’s programming provides insights into its intended audience as well as contemporary media.
    http://www.maoritelevision.com/

  • National Archives of Australia - Access to photographs and print documents from Australia's archives.
    http://www.naa.gov.au/index.aspx

  • National Museum of Australia - Exploring the stories of Australia, including history, Aboriginal Australia, and the relationship between people and the environment.
    http://www.nma.gov.au/

  • New Zealand Edge - Highlighting New Zealand achievements and heroes.
    http://www.nzedge.com/

  • New Zealand Government Online – A portal to information from New Zealand’s government.
    http://newzealand.govt.nz/

  • Oceania.Indymedia – This site collects and republishes news from sources in Oceania committed to “social, environmental, and economic justice.”
    http://oceania.indymedia.org/

  • Oceania News Sites – Links to newspapers and other news sites throughout Oceania.
    http://www.world-newspapers.com/oceania.html

  • Pacific Islands Report - News from the Pacific Islands. Provided by the Pacific Islands Development Program/East-West Center.
    http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/

  • Picture Australia - Allows users to search several databases for images (both artwork and photographs) of Australia.
    http://www.pictureaustralia.org/index.html

  • State of the Arts - An online guide to the arts in Australia and New Zealand, providing information about artists and their work.
    http://www.stateart.com.au/sota/

  • Te Papa Tongarewa – The Museum of New Zealand presents exhibits and learning materials on the art, culture, geography, and history of New Zealand.
    http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/

  • Te Puna Web Directory – The National Library of New Zealand provides links to sites on New Zealand and Oceania; many Maori-related sites are listed.
    http://webdirectory.natlib.govt.nz/index.htm

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