Category: Miscellaneous
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Australian School Holidays 2027: Term Dates for Every State and Territory
Planning a family holiday, trying to work out childcare, or simply wondering when the kids are going to be home from school again? Australian school holidays don’t fall on the same dates everywhere. Each state and territory sets its own school term dates, which means the holidays in Victoria can be different from those in…
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Clown Fish of the Great Barrier Reef – Nature’s Brightest Neighbours
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the underwater wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, you’ve probably pictured a brightly coloured clown fish darting among the sea anemones. These small yet captivating reef fish of Australia are some of the reef’s most iconic residents, adored by divers, snorkellers, and marine life enthusiasts. In this…
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Why Is The Queen On Australian Money?
Why Is the Queen on Australian Money? – A Complete History For decades, Australians have grown up seeing Queen Elizabeth II’s familiar face on coins and banknotes. But why is the Queen on Australian money? The answer lies in Australia’s history as a constitutional monarchy, its ties to the British Crown, and a tradition that…
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Australia’s Social Media Ban: what’s it all about?
Heads up, teens and parents: Australia has passed a world-first law, making it illegal for anyone under 16 to have an account on major social media platforms. Australia’s social media ban will include TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook—and now even YouTube. YouTube was initially exempt, but that changed in July 2025 after a…
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Can You Have a Homebirth in Australia?
Women’s Business Traditionally homebirth in Australia was considered ‘women’s business’ and men were kept well away. Things have changed considerably over the past hundred years or so, and what was once an event that required women’s expertise has been largely overtaken by men. Birthing has become medicalised and shifted into the hospital setting. There are…
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Don’t you think Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos are Sweet?
Australia is home to some of the most beautiful birds in the world and I think the Major Mitchell’s cockatoo is one of them. Read on to learn more about these lively characters from the bush…. Description of Major Mitchell’s cockatoo Of the fourteen species of cockatoo in Australia, I think the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo…
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Australia’s Love Affair with Speedos: A Brief History and Modern Revival
Speedos Beginning Australia is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world, and along with them, a unique culture of swimwear. Among the most iconic of these is the Speedo, affectionately known as the “budgie smuggler.” The history of these men’s bathers dates back to 1914 when Alexander MacRae, a Scottish immigrant,…
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Ten Terrific Tips for Coping with the Australian Summer
G’day. The Australian summer is a time of year we all look forward to – beach trips, barbecues, and long days filled with sunshine. But let’s be real, it can get pretty intense. With soaring temperatures and the infamous Aussie sun, it’s important to know how to stay cool and safe. So, grab your sunnies…
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Is Australia’s Air Quality Good?
Australia is known for generally having good air quality, but this can vary based on location and environmental factors like bushfires and dust storms. Main pollutants monitored include carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulphur dioxide. The government actively manages air quality through various measures. Travelers should check air quality updates.
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The First Great Australian Blog
What comes to your mind when you think of Australia? Maybe it’s sun, hot weather, beaches, kangaroos and opera houses. Perhaps a large rock sitting in the dessert, or maybe Kylie Minogue or The Mad Max series. For a homegrown Aussie there are many things that we consider Australian. Hills Hoists, lamingtons, footy, Dame Edna…