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Akubra Hats Styles, history and information about famous people who wear Akubras.
Aeroplane Jelly Short article on the famous food.
Aussie Rules Football General information about the sport.
Australian Country Roadsigns Signs that feature animals and buildings.  Short explanations.  With links.
Australian Flag Questions and answers about the Australian flag.  Links to other sites.
Australian War Memorial Information about Australia's involvement in wars and conflicts.
Bananas in Pyjamas Information from the ABC.
Billy Tea Funny explanation and instructions.
Boxing Kangaroo Flag Australia Post tells us when and why this flag became significant.
Eureka Flag Ausflag explains why this is flag is an an important Aussie icon.
Great Barrier Reef Official site of the Marine Authority.
Hills Hoist Short article about this Australian invention.
Holden Short descriptions of the Holden cars from the first model built in 1948.
Ned Kelly Large site about the Kelly Gang.
Phar Lap Museum Victoria tells about Australia's champion race-horse.
Qantas A short history of the airline that began in Queensland.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Questacon answers some questions.
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Short description of the television series.
Soldier on the Stone Information about war memorials in Queensland.
Surf Lifesavers Information from Queensland Surf Lifesaving.
Vegemite Has an "Our Heritage" section which explains the spread's history.
Waltzing Matilda National Library of Australia site.  Origin, versions and meanings given.

 

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