TRAVEL – EXPLORE – LEARN
The Aborigines were mystified by the new arrivals. They opposed the occupation of their ancestral lands from the start but it has only been in the last fifty years that Aboriginal land rights has become a prominent issue.
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From tranquil coves in the Whitsundays to the rugged shores of remote Western Australia, we hand-picked the country’s 8 finest stretches of sand.
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Notable Australians of German ancestry include actor Eric Bana, former Victorian premier Henry Bolte, film director Baz Luhrman , cricketer Shane Warne and early colonial artist Hans Heysen
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Some animals need no introduction and the kangaroo, also known affectionately as ‘roo, symbol of Australia, is one of them.
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As the 26th of August marked the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s maiden round the world voyage, take a look at some of the amazing destinations that were discovered on this epic journey.
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