2011 in Australia

2011 in Australia
Monarchy Elizabeth II
Governor-General Quentin Bryce
Prime minister Julia Gillard
Elections NSW
2011
in
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See also:

Incumbents

Premiers and Chief Ministers

Governors and Administrators

Events

January

This detailed astronaut photograph illustrates flooding in suburbs of the Brisbane area.

February

Downed power pole and lines in Townsville, Queensland

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Arts and literature

Science and technology

Sport

Deaths in 2011

See also

References

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