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Australia
Studying Australia? Be guided on a virtual field trip exploring this country’s history, culture, native people, language, music, animals, and more. Use as an introduction to a unit on Australia or to prompt a writing assignment or class...
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The History of Australian Theatre
A history of theater in Australia, with links to many articles, plays, performers, and other things related to Australia's theater history.
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Unusual Australian Facts
Many facts about Australia, including its history, environment, sports, cities and states, language, people, economy, and lifestyle.
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Australian Traditions
A look at some Australian traditions, including Australia Day, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, ANZAC Day, the Melbourne Cup, and how some of these traditions are different in Australia than in other nations.
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Australian Infomation: Australian Culture Guide: A Guide to Australia
Explore the Australian culture through tourism, inspirational stories, inspirational poetry, and through amazing Australia facts.
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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
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Australia Day
Offers video highlights of the 2008 Australia Day Citizenship Ceremonies. Content includes the history and a timeline of Australia Day, latest news, ways to celebrate, and games and other online activities. Australia Day takes place on...
Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial: The Anzac Day Tradition
A summary of the ANZAC (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) Day traditions, and why it is such a special day in Australia.
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Australian Paintings: The Value of Tradition
An essay discussing the value of tradition as seen through Australian paintings.
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Australian Culture
This homepage offers many links to different areas of Australian culture, including social etiquette, humor, inventions, science, quotes, dining, and many others.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Australia
Great reference directory for finding information on Australia. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
New York Times
New York Times: Traditions From Australia Face Contemporary Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] A review of the "Corroboree", the name of a dance with Aboriginal roots. (Oct. 6, 2001)
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State Government of Victoria: Victoria Online
Offers links to many different aspects of life in Victoria, Australia, such as news, current events, sports and recreation, tourism, law and justice, and much more.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia's Aborigines: Original Sin
This article discusses the evolving issues of racism against the aborigines of Australia.
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Australia: Culture and the Arts
A brief description of the cultural traditions in Australia, including the visual arts, performing arts, cultural heritage, film, writers, and fashion.
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An essay discussing the value of tradition as seen through Australian paintings.