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50,000+ years ago: Indigenous Australians arrive

1606: Dutch explorers first sight Australia (Name=New Holland)

1770: Captain Cook claims eastern Australia for Britain

1788: British First Fleet arrives; Sydney colony established

1851: Gold rush boosts economy and immigration

1901: Australia becomes a federation

1914-1918: Australia fights in WWI, heavy losses at Gallipoli

1942: Japan bombs Darwin during WWII

1967: Referendum includes Indigenous people in the census

1973: White Australia Policy abolished

1986: Full legal independence from Britain

2008: Apology to Stolen Generations

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Top politician says Australia was invaded

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Indigenous Culture: traditions in art, music (like the didgeridoo), and spirituality; deep connection to land and "Dreamtime" creation stories

Multicultural Society: Influences from British, European, and later Asian and Middle Eastern immigration

Sport: Big focus on cricket, rugby, Australian Rules Football (AFL), and surfing

Cuisine: Barbecues ("Aussie BBQ"), seafood, meat pies, and fusion of global flavors

Mateship: Strong sense of community, camaraderie, and helping

Public Holidays: Australia Day (January 26), ANZAC Day (April 25), celebrating military history and national identity

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Wildlife: dangerous animals like snakes, spiders (redback), crocodiles, sharks

Jellyfish: Box jellyfish and Irukandji = deadly

Bushfires: Common in dry, hot seasons, causing widespread damage to human, animal and nature

Extreme Heat: High temperatures and sun exposure can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

Riptides: Strong ocean currents, especially at unwatched beaches, swimming hazard

Cyclones: Northern Australia has seasonal tropical storms

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Steve Irwin: Wildlife expert

Nicole Kidman: actress ( in Moulin Rouge, The Hours)

Hugh Jackman: Actor (in X-Men, The Greatest Showman, Deadpool & Wolverine)

Chris Hemsworth: Actor (Thor in the Marvel movies)

Cathy Freeman: Olympic gold medalist sprinter in the 400m (Sydney 2000)

Heath Ledger: actor (in The Dark Knight, 10 things i hate about you)

Sia: Singer-songwriter ("Chandelier")

Russell Crowe: Actor and producer (in Gladiator)

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2 Million years - 10.000 v.Chr: Aborigines live in Austria

beginning of the 20th century - into the 1970s:

A large number of Aboroginal children of mixed descent were taken away from their families and brought up by white foster families in orphanages or church missions

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Unique Wildlife: kangaroos, koalas, platypuses, quokkas

Big Country, Small Population: Despite being the 6th largest country, Australia has only about 26 million people

Longest Fence: The Dingo Fence is over 5,600 km long

Invented Wi-Fi: Australian scientists helped invent modern Wi-Fi

Australia Day Flip-Flop: Flip-flop throwing=tradition

Largest Cattle Station: Anna Creek Station is bigger than Belgium

Melbourne’s Coffee: known for best coffee in the world

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History of Australia

National Museum of Australia - History​

australia.com

Parliamentary Education Office - Australia's Federation and Government​

Insider Guides

Tourism Australia - Aboriginal and Early History​

australia.com

Culture and Traditions

Britannica - Australian Culture​

Nations Online Project

National Geographic - Australia’s Cultural Heritage​

Insider Guides

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade​

Nations Online Project

Famous Sights in Australia

Tourism Australia - Sights and Attractions​

australia.com

UNESCO - World Heritage Sites in Australia​

Insider Guides

Lonely Planet - Australia Travel Guide​

Nations Online Project

Dangers in Australia

Australian Government - Smart Traveller Safety Guide​

Nations Online Project

Australian Geographic - Dangerous Wildlife in Australia​

australia.com

Health Direct Australia - Venomous Animal Safety​

Insider Guides

Famous Australians

National Portrait Gallery - Notable Australians​

Nations Online Project

Australian Academy of Science - Australian Contributions​

australia.com

National Geographic - Influential Australians​

Insider Guides

Fun Facts about Australia

Tourism Australia - Fun Facts​

australia.com

Britannica - Unique Australian Wildlife​

Nations Online Project

Australian Government - DFAT​

Nations Online Project

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Sydney Opera House: Iconic architectural landmark

Great Barrier Reef: World’s largest coral reef system

Uluru (Ayers Rock): Indigenous sandstone monolith in the Northern Territory

Great Ocean Road: coastal drive (Twelve Apostles rock formations)

Daintree Rainforest: One of the oldest tropical rainforests, a lot of biodiversity

Bondi Beach: Famous Sydney beach, popular for surfing

Kakadu National Park: Known for its Indigenous rock art and diverse wildlife