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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The history of same-sex marriage in Australia
The history of same-sex marriage in Australia

From early activism to the nationwide campaign that ultimately led to legalization, we explore the journey of love and equality for same-sex couples.

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.

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.

What makes Australia quintessentially Australian
What makes Australia quintessentially Australian

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.

Spooky Secrets of Adelaide Arcade
Spooky Secrets of Adelaide Arcade

Do you believe in ghosts? Adelaide Arcade in Australia is known for its ghostly sightings and mysterious happening.

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