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Here are some of the top stories from Australia in 2017:
Politics
- Malcolm Turnbull becomes the Prime Minister of Australia in September 2015, replacing Tony Abbott.
- The Australian government introduces a new citizenship test in November 2017, which includes questions on Australian values and history.
- The Australian Labor Party (ALP) wins the 2017 New South Wales state election, ending the Liberal-National coalition's 12-year rule.
Economy
- The Australian economy grows by 2.4% in 2017, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
- The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeps interest rates unchanged in 2017, citing low inflation and a strong economy.
- The Australian dollar falls to a 10-year low in January 2017, due to a decline in commodity prices and a strong US dollar.
Sports
- The Australian cricket team wins the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, defeating Pakistan in the final.
- The Australian women's cricket team wins the 2017 ICC Women's World Cup, defeating England in the final.
- The Australian rugby union team, the Wallabies, win the 2017 Rugby Championship, defeating New Zealand in the final.
Environment
- Australia experiences its hottest year on record in 2017, with an average temperature of 1.18°C above the 1961-1990 average.
- The Australian government announces plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.
- The Great Barrier Reef suffers its worst coral bleaching event on record in 2017, due to rising sea temperatures.
Culture
- The Australian film industry experiences a resurgence in 2017, with several local films receiving critical acclaim and commercial success.
- The Australian music industry celebrates the 40th anniversary of the iconic music festival, Splendour in the Grass.
- The Australian television industry sees the launch of several new streaming services, including Stan and Netflix Australia.
These are just a few of the many news stories from Australia in 2017.