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The Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, marking the darker side of Melbourne's history.

Luna Park, Melbourne's iconic amusement park, is a place of laughter and fun. But did you know that it also has a darker side?

Tips on how you can avoid collisions with wildlife while driving in Australia

Australians live with the risk of bush fires. Hot weather, long dry periods, and volatile natural vegetation makes most parts of Australia particularly vulnerable to fire.

Australia’s Menzies era shaped the nation’s identity, from the rise of suburbia to Cold War politics. Explore how this influential period still guides Australia’s social, economic and cultural landscape today.

An unbiased account of the Bondi Beach shooting & how Australia responded.

There are about 10,000 quokkas, 360 different species of fish, 112 bird species, 17 species of reptiles and frogs and 16 species of butterflies on Rottnest Island.

Australia has tropical conditions in the north, dry desert in the centre and conditions ranging from dry to heavy rain and snow in the south.

Discover how kookaburras, black cockatoos and ants forecast Aussie weather. Explore lore meets science, spot the signs and plan your day.

Discover how Aussies celebrate the festive season under the summer sun!