Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here are some fun facts about Australia. Pictured: an aerial shot of the Sydney Opera House. Australia is a continent renowned for ...

Welcome to Australia, the land of contrasts and wonders. From the vast expanses of the Outback to the vibrant life of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia is a continent teeming with unique marvels. Join ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Australia has a sandcastle culture, according to Jim Davidson, one-time editor of Meanjin. His point: we suffer from cultural amnesia. Every incoming tide wipes out the memories of what came before, ...