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

On this day in 1980, nine-week-old Azaria Chamberlain went missing at Uluru, sparking one of Australia’s most controversial cases.

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

Australia offers a high‑quality, multicultural lifestyle with strong healthcare, fair wages, stable democracy, and a relaxed work–life balance, making it an appealing destination for people considering a move from overseas.

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.

Join the ranks of Australia's droning enthusiasts and experience the thrill for yourself!

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

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.

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.

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