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

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

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

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.

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

For over 100 years Fremantle Prison has been home to stories of strange and unexplained occurrences.

Visitors to the Monte Cristo Homestead report seeing eerie lights at the homestead or weird feelings where murders have occurred.
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Discover how Aussies celebrate the festive season under the summer sun!

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.

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

The government imposes rigorous quarantine rules that are non-negotiable.
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