Australia
Imposing storm clouds over Uluru (Ayers Rock), Northern Territory Source: Chris Mellor
Aboriginal rock paintings at Nanguluwur art site, Kakadu National Park Source: Richard I'Anson
Mob of Kangaroos on the ninth at Anglesea Golf Club, Victoria Source: Bernard Napthine
Ozone Hotel, built 1881, in holiday port town of Queenscliff, Victoria Source: Glenn Beanland
Night view of city of Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital Source: David Hannah
Fish and Chips: Britain's gift to Australian cuisine Source: Chris Mellor
Great Barrier Reef offers some of the world's best diving and snorkelling Source: Bob Charlton
Sorry' Campaign: urging whites to apologise for crimes against Aborigines Source: Karen Trist
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Australia-bound flights delayed from UK
QANTAS passengers in London face long delays after Heathrow airport closed in heavy snow.
Aussie 'attacked' by Thai elephant guide
AUSSIE tourist beaten with a stick after he reportedly accused elephant trainer of exploiting animals.
Australia's best rock pools
THE most incredible rock pools, bubbling swimming holes and canyons in Australia.
Australia's best rock pools
THE most incredible rock pools, bubbling swimming holes and canyons in Australia.
Outback used for secret Oprah shoot
SECRET filming in Outback has been linked to the Down Under spectacular of talk show queen.
Australia Fast Facts
- Area:
- 7682300 km2
- Population:
- 21860989
- Timezone:
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+8
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Currency:
- Australian Dollar
- Code: AUD
- Symbol: A$
- Electrical Plugs
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- 220-240V 50Hz
Strangest Australian town names
FANCY getting stranded in Dismal Swamp, or making a stopover in Tittybong? Here are some of the strangest town names in Australia.
Government warns of Bali terror threat
FEDERAL Government warns Aussies planning to travel to Bali commemorate the bombings of the possibility of fresh terrorist attacks.
How to dodge passport disasters
AVOID passport faux pas with these expert tips designed to save you time and stress when travelling overseas.
Australia Overview
About Australia
Australia's biggest attraction is its natural beauty. The landscape varies from endless sunbaked horizons to dense tropical rainforest to chilly southern beaches. Scattered along the...
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Getting There & Around
Air travel is Australia's best friend, with most visitors taking a long haul flight to get here.
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Surf in Sydney, dive the Great Barrier Reef, ski the Snowy Mountains - Australia will exhaust and exhilarate with its adventure-driven landscape.
Volcanic ash worsens Qantas headache
HUNDREDS of passengers facing delays, cancellations after skies over Indonesia become unsafe.
Australia 'overrated and expensive'
COUNTRY losing its reputation as a "dream destination" as young travellers take to online forums to spread negative image.
Grey nomads fail to splash cash in bush
SELF-contained travellers spend less on accommodation and food, in negative for bush towns.
How to dodge passport disasters
AVOID passport faux pas with these expert tips designed to save you time and stress when travelling overseas.
Thrill-seekers lured with exotic jobs
BORED young British workers offered unusual Aussie jobs like koala catcher and shark tagger.
So where the bloody hell are they?
TOURISM guru has a confronting message for Australia's flagging tourism industry - step out of the comfort zone or bow out.
So where the bloody hell are they?
TOURISM guru has a confronting message for Australia's flagging tourism industry - step out of the comfort zone or bow out.
Aussie woman tells of plane flight terror
A WOMAN recalls the screams and panic of 26 passengers who were injured during turbulence.
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