Photos: Inside Google Australia

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Google Australia's kitchen

Google Australia opened its doors to the press on May 16 in Sydney. This is the kitchen at the search company's outpost.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Search on wall

Current search terms scroll down the wall in Google Australia's reception area, as they do in the search giant's global head office in Silicon Valley.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Helen Coonan

Senator Helen Coonan, Australia's federal communications minister, officially declares Google's office open.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Google fudge cakes

There were customized fudge cakes for all who visited on opening day.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Google couches

The Google office has comfortable couches with colorful cushions.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Reception

Google's reception area has plenty of space for visitors.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
On the water

Google staff at work in a room with a view of the water.
For more photos, visit ZDNet Australia's gallery.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 14:45 GMT (07:45 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler