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Australian coat of arms on top of Parliament House.

Timeline

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

Tips for Living with and Feeding Australian Wildlife
Tips for Living with and Feeding Australian Wildlife

About one in three households provides food for native animals. Learn more about responsible behaviour towards wildlife in your area.

Australia's LGBTQIA+ Community
Australia's LGBTQIA+ Community

Australia's LGBTQIA+ community is a testament to the country's commitment to progress and equality

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?

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 Weather Conditions
Australian Weather Conditions

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.

Wittenoom - The Abandoned Town with a Deadly Legacy
Wittenoom - The Abandoned Town with a Deadly Legacy

Do you believe in ghosts? In Western Australia, there is a ghost town that still haunts the state and its people.

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.

25 Facts About Australia
25 Facts About Australia

How much do you know about Australia? It's a place with a colourful history, present and future. Here are 25 interesting facts you may not have known.

20 facts about Australian Animals
20 facts about Australian Animals

Australia has some of the most unique animals in the world. Find out what makes them so special.

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.

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