CULTUREGOVERNMENT/HISTORYThere are different views on the subject of Australian culture and its relationship to government and history. Many argue that Australia's mix of global influences - the cross-fertilization of cultures by the dominant political powers of Britain, the United States and emerging Asian neighbors. Others argue that separate and distinct Australian cultures have existed for a long time, such as the Aboriginal people. Indigenous cultures dating back thousands of years have taken many forms, with over 100 distinct languages ​​and extensive social networks making it necessary for indigenous people to be multilingual to communicate. A distinct Australian culture, influenced by Britain, is also 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 way of life: Bush barbecues, Australian rules football, surf lifesaving clubs• Cultural icons: Vegemite, Akubra hats, gold prospectors, 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: there are unique Aboriginal and Australian cultures and Australia has ongoing cultural links with others countries that have a significant impact on Australia and the rest of the world. This could be... middle of paper ......hem.• Many sports have also been removed from other countries at different times in Australia's history, for example. England cricketTypes of sport and countries with which Australia is linked through this sport• Cricket (English sport originally introduced with colonization) - Indian Premier League (India as well as 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 (anywhere in the world) • Swimming - World Championships, Pan-Pacific (Asia-Pacific regions), Many meets in countries like Mexico, France, Italy, Serbia, Canada, China, Africa South, Sweden, Germany • Rugby League Series - Tri Nations (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia), Bledisloe Cup (New Zealand), World Cup (all over the world).