Western Australia remains the powerhouse of the Australian economy having experienced the highest economic growth rate of all states and territories in 2009/10, with 4.3 per cent. Regional Western Australia produces 97 per cent of Australia’s iron ore, 89 per cent of crude oil and condensate, 71 per cent of natural gas and 63 per cent of alumina, as well as all its diamonds and nickel.

The School of Biological Sciences is home to a vibrant community of life scientists. The school's research spans the scales of biological organisation, from molecules and cells to organisms, populations, species and communities.

Libraries ACT delivers public library services to the ACT community. It is the only public library service in Canberra, which is Australia's capital city, and serves a population of over 350,000 people.

Website of the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPaC)

With our population centres separated by vast distances, road transport infrastructure is critical to sustaining Australian communities, growing our strong economy and improving our international competitiveness.