The enlarged continent caused climatic changes. Evidence from across much of Australia suggests the ice age was arid and windy – in some respects similar to conditions we have seen in recent times – and extended over approximately 200 human generations (about 6,000 years). Did the ice age cover Australia? The last Glacial Maximum (LGM) […]

Australia’s primary obligation to asylum seekers and other persons in Australia who are deemed in need of protection is to ensure that they are not refouled (returned) to their countries where they may face persecution, torture or death. What are Australia’s roles and responsibilities? 17A What are Australia’s global roles and responsibilities? Australia works with […]

Here are some of my tips for surviving and thriving on a $50 a week budget: Use a shopping list. Perhaps you think this is a no-brainer, but many people routinely go shopping without a shopping list. Meal plan. Eat less meat – and cheaper cuts. Eat fruit and vegetables in season – preferably homegrown. […]

The modern-day city of Melbourne in Australia was briefly named ‘Batmania’ after John Batman, who claimed to have found the city in 1835. Other proposed names included Bearbrass, Bareport, Bareheep, and Bareberp. Did Melbourne used to be called Batmania? Prior to being named “Melbourne”, the city had several other names. It was called Batmania, Bearport […]

1945. Australia has been a Member of the UN since its formation in 1945. In 1948, Australia was elected to the Presidency of the General Assembly. Why did Australia join the UN? According to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs, since 1945 Australian foreign policy has been informed by the underlying principles and purposes of the […]

Australia’s big 5 native animals Kangaroo. One of Australia’s best-known and loved marsupials, the kangaroo is a grazing herbivore with four distinct species; red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, western grey kangaroo and antilopine kangaroo. Quokka. Echidna. Koala. What are 10 Australian animals? Check out our list of 10 unique Australian animals you probably haven’t heard […]

“Bugger” is common in both Aussie and British slang, and vaguely refers to someone or something that is annoying. Calling someone a bugger can be used affectionately or derogatorily. The general expletive can be used in any situation, and roughly means,“F*** off/me” or “Well, I’ll be damned!” What are Aussie insults? 100 Australian Slang Words […]

The RAAF has 259 aircraft, of which 110 are combat aircraft. Royal Australian Air Force Aircraft flown Electronic warfare EA-18G Growler, E-7A Wedgetail Fighter F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet What is Australia’s fastest fighter jet? An historic RAAF jet has arrived in Scone, after being transported from Sydney, on the back of a truck. […]

Kangaroo meat was legalised for human consumption in South Australia in 1980. In New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria it could only be sold as pet food until 1993. Kangaroo was once limited in availability, although consumption in Australia is becoming more widespread. Is eating kangaroo illegal? Although there are no laws in place limiting […]

Green Anacondas, native to South America, are one of the world’s longest snakes with large adults measuring over five metres long.We’re incredibly lucky to have Mrs Dashwood at Adelaide Zoo as she makes up one of only ten of her species living in Australia and is the only Green Anaconda in South Australia. Where do […]

We’re proud to be consistently ranked as a leading university around the world for research and teaching.University and program rankings in detail. Independently published global and program rankings Australia ranking World ranking Dentistry 1 26 Economics 1 30 Education 1 14 Electrical Engineering 2 46 What is the number 1 university in Melbourne? University of […]

The best way to travel from Sydney to Adelaide is via Albury and Bendigo. You can also choose the fastest route, which is the Sydney to Hay NSW drive, stopping at Wagga Wagga and then Hay to Adelaide, but, in general, it is less scenic. Another possibility is to drive Sydney to Adelaide via Broken […]

Yes, it does snow in parts of Australia, and yes – the snow is significant.The aptly named “Snowy Mountains” region has substantial snowfall each winter, as does Victoria’s “High Country” region, which is only a few hours drive from Melbourne. What months does it snow in Australia? The winter season Winter in Australia starts in […]

90 days. Australian citizens are allowed to travel to Germany and to stay in Germany for up to 90 days without having to apply for a visa, as long as their passport is valid for the entire duration of the stay and as long as they do not engage in any kind of employment in […]

A suction curette is the most common type of abortion in Australia. This involves gently sucking out the lining and contents of the uterus using a small plastic tube. The procedure is safe and low-risk when done between seven and 12 weeks of pregnancy. How is an abortion performed step by step? inject a numbing […]