CULTUREGOVERNMENT/HISTORY There are different points of view regarding the topic of Australian culture and its relationship with government and history. Many argue that Australia's blend of global influences, i.e. the cross-fertilization of cultures by the dominant political powers of Britain, the United States and emerging neighbors in Asia. Others argue that separate and distinct Australian cultures have existed for a long time, such as the Aboriginal people. Aboriginal cultures dating back thousands of years have taken many forms, with over 100 different languages ​​and with widespread social networks that made it necessary for Aboriginal people to be multilingual to communicate. A separate Australian culture influenced by Britain is said to have existed since the mid-1800s. Commonly recognized examples of Australian culture include: • Poets: Henry Lawson, Banjo Paterson, CJ Dennis • Authors: Miles Franklin, Mary Grant Bruce, Rolf Boldrewood • Painters and artists: Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin, Sidney Nolan • Architecture: Federation style, Queenslander style • Music: Waltzing Matilda, Slim Dusty, The Seekers • Heroes and heroines: Ned Kelly, Don Bradman, the ANZACs • Australian lifestyle: bush barbecues, Australian rules football, surf lifesaving club • Cultural icons: Vegemite, Akubra hats, gold diggers, shearers, swagmen • Entertainers and characters: Ginger Meggs, Paul Hogan, Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson (Barry Humphries ), Mick Molloy It could be argued that both of the above views are valid: that there are unique Aboriginal and Australian cultures, and that Australia has ongoing cultural links with other countries that have a significant impact on Australia and the rest of the world. It could be...... middle of paper......hem.• Additionally many sports have been taken from other countries at various times in Australia's history, e.g. cricket from EnglandTypes of sport and countries that Australia is linked to through this sport• Cricket (originally English sport brought with colonisation)- Indian Premier League (India and world class players from around the world), Ashes (England ), 20 -20 Cricket (India, West Indies, Sri Lanka, South Africa)• Tennis- Wimbledon (England), US Open, Roland Garros (French Open), Australian Open, ATP Masters Series (Worldwide)• Swimming - World Championships, Pan Pacifics (Asia Pacific regions), many meets in countries such as Mexico, France, Italy, Serbia, Canada, China, South Africa, Sweden, Germany • Rugby League - Tri Nations Series (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia), Bledisloe Cup (New Zealand), World Cup (worldwide).