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Unusual Australian Facts
Many facts about Australia, including its history, environment, sports, cities and states, language, people, economy, and lifestyle.
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National Museum of Australia
Exhibits, events, educational resources, museum information, etc. on the National Museum of Australia can all be found at this site.
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Sydney Opera House
This site is excellent for anyone who is looking to visit the Sydney Opera House. This site gives info on the events, the house, shopping, and restaurants.
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National Archives of Australia: Documenting a Democracy
Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.
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Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Graphic Designer at Work
From the Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia this is the graphic designer section of the on-line exhibit and activity center, "Australian Designers at Work". This page examines the life and work of graphic designer Ray Parslow.
Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Powerhouse Museum: Australian Wetlands Designer
The Powerhouse Museum of Sydney, Australia presents "Australian Wetlands Designer" from the exhibit "Australian Designers at Work". Meet wetlands designer Peter Adcock and learn about the relatively new field of environmental design,...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Scientists Discover Spectacular Ruby Red Seadragon
Read about the discovery of a seadragon. Includes video.
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Australia: Country Information
From the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs, a great overview of all things having to do with Australia. Explore studying in Australia, visiting or migrating there, learn about the people, economy, culture, religion, history, and...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: How Researchers Trained Lizards to Avoid Toxic Toads
Learn about the toxic Australian cane frog. Includes video.
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Geoscience Australia: Landslides
Provides information on recent Australian landslides, maps of Australian landslides, landslide risk assessment, a survival guide, and a shore safety pamphlet. Use the toolbar to your left to navigate through the different information on...
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Orangutans May Soon Challenge Visitors to Tetris
Article reports on new ways technology is being used to provide stimulation for great apes in zoos. Includes video.
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Australian Tourism: Facts and Planning
This is the official website for Australian tourism. It presents facts about Australia's geography, weather and climate, time zones, currency, and plants and animals, accompanied by excellent imagery. A useful feature of this page is...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Australia
This resource presents many facts about Australia from the CIA World Factbook, concerning its background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and current issues.
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Perth Zoo
Describes the Perth Zoo, and gives information about its current exhibits and events. Also provides education links to learn about wildlife and wildlife preservation.
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National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
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National Archives of Australia: Fact Sheet Subject Index
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of information and documents relating to Australia, including their foreign relations and politics.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Chairs of Old Parliament House
Online display explores the meaning of the old chairs of the Parliament House to Australia's democracy.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Brief biographical sketches of colorful characters in Australia's colonial past.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Marlbatharndu Wanggagu Once Upon a Time in the West
Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.
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Project Visa
A comprehensive internet resource guide to visa and embassy information for all countries around the world. Search by region or view the entire country list. Links to other travel, visa, and immigration sites.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 5 5 14: Sediment Could Harm Great Barrier Reef
Learn what scientists are now saying could harm Australia's Great Barrier reef, and how to prevent it.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Continents
Brightly colored printouts, maps, and graphics on the greatest land masses on earth. See how continental drift works, look up extremes, label maps, learn about latitude, longitude and other geography terms. Teachers will find a Landforms...