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Australia is an island, and also the sixth largest country in the world, and the smallest continent in the world.

The Australia Act 1986: A Quiet Revolution
The Australia Act 1986: A Quiet Revolution

A vivid explainer of the Australia Act 1986. How a quiet legal shift severed Britain's final ties and affirmed Australia's full constitutional independence. Discover the Act that completed the nation's journey to sovereignty.

Haunted - Luna Park (Sydney)
Haunted - Luna Park (Sydney)

If you're looking for a spooky adventure, then look no further than Luna Park Sydney.

The Legal Status of Drugs in Australia
The Legal Status of Drugs in Australia

Many countries have legalised or decriminalised marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes. But is it legal in Australia?

The Larrimah Hotel
Missing: Paddy Moriarty

In a remote outback of Australia, 10 residents share a unique bond and search for the answers to the mystery of missing Paddy Moriarty.

John Forrest National Park
John Forrest National Park
The Swan View Tunnel

Explore natural beauty intertwined with mystery and adventure in this must-visit Western Australian destination.

The Menzies Era & the Foundations of Modern Australia
The Menzies Era & the Foundations of Modern Australia

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.

How to survive a flood in Australia
How to survive a flood in Australia

With the threat of floods looming over Australia during certain times of year, it’s important to be prepared and know what to do.

A new city is established
A new city is established

Cyclone Tracy tore through the city, destroying almost everything in its path. The city was able to not only recover but thrive.

Marble Bar - Hotter than a snake’s butt!<br>WA’s relentless heatwave
Marble Bar - Hotter than a snake’s butt!

Western Australia is sweltering through a record‑breaking heatwave, with the Pilbara and Marble Bar smashing temperature records as extreme heat and fire danger spread across the state.

Wildlife of Rottnest Island
Wildlife of Rottnest Island

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.

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