Australia is a continent renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes and unique, sometimes infamous, wildlife. It is home to an array of remarkable natural wonders and warm, diverse citizens. With so ...

Today is Australia Day in Australia! Australia Day is an annual national holiday celebrated each year on January 26th. It marks the day in 1788 when the first fleet of British ships arrived at Sydney ...

Kangaroos are more than just the memes you see on the internet; they’re Australia’s national symbol and some of the most ...

Every year on October 22, World Wombat Day is celebrated to honour one of Australia’s most fascinating native animals, the ...

(Reuters) - Key facts about Australia, which will hold national elections on November 24. - Australia is the world's sixth oldest democracy. It gained independence from Britain on January 1, 1901 when ...

Australia, a unique island continent, is both a country and the smallest continent, yet the sixth-largest nation. It features diverse landscapes, from deserts to rainforests, and boasts unique ...

Firefighters have been battling wildfires in Australia for months, burning through more than 17 million acres of land, claiming the lives of at least 26 people, and destroying about 2,000 homes. At ...

(Reuters) - Key facts and dates about Australia's "Stolen Generations" of Aborigines, the name given to indigenous children forcibly removed from their families under old assimilation policies. * ...