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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.

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.

Another 25 Facts about Australia
Another 25 Facts about Australia

We've looked at some other facts about Australia. So now here are some more fun & interesting facts that you may not known about Australia.

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.

The Australian Dunny
The Australian Dunny

In Australia, the outdoor toilet is affectionately known as the dunny. It may seem strange to outsiders, but the dunny is a unique part of Australian culture, and it has a rich history.

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.

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.

Why do cars in Australia have right hand drive?
Why do cars in Australia have
right hand drive?

Discover the history behind why Australia drives on the left-hand side of the road and uses right-hand drive cars.

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.

Myths & Facts About Life in Australia
Myths & Facts About Life in Australia

Discover the truth behind common myths about life in Australia, from kangaroos in city streets to Vegemite obsessions. A fun, fact-filled guide to Aussie reality.

7 External Territories
7 External Territories

Did you know that Australia has seven external territories scattered across the South Pacific and Indian Oceans?

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