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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.

How Global Conflicts Ripple into Australia
How Global Conflicts Ripple into Australia

From Gaza to Ukraine, global tensions are rising. How these conflicts affect Australia's economy, security & social landscape.

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

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

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.

The Power of Protest in Australia
The Power of Protest in Australia

A reflection on the cultural importance of protest in Australia, its evolution, and why respecting the right to protest is essential to democracy.

How to Avoid Collisions with Wildlife While Driving in Australia
How to Avoid Collisions with Wildlife While Driving in Australia

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

Devil's Pool
Devil's Pool

Devil's Pool is a natural pool in a treacherous stretch of Babinda Creek (Qlnd) which holds a sinister centuries-old Aboriginal history.

Ghostly Legends of Luna Park Melbourne
Ghostly Legends of Luna Park Melbourne

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?

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.

Australia Day / Invasion Day & the Date Debate
Australia Day / Invasion Day & the Date Debate

Explore the complex debate around Australia Day, Invasion Day & the ongoing discussion about the date's significance, inclusivity, and future in Australian society.

Bare Feet or Thongs
Bare Feet or Thongs

If you have visited Australia or observed Australian people, then you might have noticed that many of them walk around barefoot or in thongs.

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