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Australian coat of arms on top of Parliament House.

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

Australia's Record Heatwaves
Australia's Record Heatwaves

Explore the impacts of Australia's record heatwaves, with insights from BOM and CSIRO predictions, and tips for climate-conscious travellers.

Kangaroo Fights: Observing Safely & Understanding
Kangaroo Fights: Observing Safely & Understanding

Male kangaroos (or “boomers”) fight to establish dominance, settle territorial disputes, or earn mating rights—and these bouts can get a little intense!

Australian Christmas Tree - [nuytsia floribunda]
Celebrating Christmas the Aussie Way

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

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.

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.

Bunnings Drops a Beauty of an April Fools' Prank
Bunnings Drops a Beauty of an April Fools' Prank

Bunnings 10-litre Vegemite tub prank sent Australia into a spin, with thousands begging for it to become real. A cheeky April Fools' hit that proved Bunnings and Vegemite are true Aussie icons.

The Iconic Panel Van
The Iconic Panel Van

From its humble beginnings as a practical vehicle for tradespeople to its evolution into a symbol of freedom and adventure.

How Aussie Animals Forecast the Weather
How Aussie Animals Forecast the Weather

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

20 facts about the island Australia
20 facts about the island Australia

Australia is unique geographically, historically & in regards to it's environment and resources. Here are 20 interesting facts about the land called Australia.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain
The Mysterious Disappearance of
Azaria Chamberlain

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

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