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 ...

When most people think of Australia, kangaroos are one of the first things that come to mind. They’re more than just animals– they’ve become symbols of the country, appearing in tourism campaigns, ...

Every year on October 22, World Wombat Day is celebrated to honour one of Australia’s most fascinating native animals, the wombat. These sturdy, burrowing marsupials may not be as famous as kangaroos ...

Australia shrugged off the global recession. Its economy soared on the back of the biggest housing boom in the world. Its ground holds $1.6 trillion in metals and minerals. Its cities are among the ...

Soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, as well as enablers from several other units. When and why: July for Exercise Talisman Saber and various mil-to-mil engagements and ...

(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 ...

Per capita GDP (2006 est.): $33,300 (about Dh122,211) Australia in the southern hemisphere comprises the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania and a number of other ...