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Aborigines and Aboriginal Culture

Australia's indigenous people, their life, their culture

Aboriginal Art

Where to find and view Aboriginal art in Sydney. A sampling of uniquely Australian indigenous art.

Aboriginal Australia's Olympic Heroes

Cathy Freeman and Nova Peris-Kneebone are Aboriginal Australia's top Olympic heroes in the women's track events.

Aboriginal Life and Culture: Indigenous Experiences in Perth

While indigenous experiences of Aboriginal life and culture are generally associated with the Outback regions, Perth and its environs provide an insight into Aboriginal life, art, culture and history through Aboriginal arts and crafts and a range of Aboriginal tours on offer.

Bark Paintings at Tandanya

Part of the indigenous multi-arts displays at Tandanya, the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, in Adelaide.

Fremantle Aboriginal Heritage Walking Tour

Many aspects of the life and history of the Aboriginal Nyoogar people come to light in Western Australia's Fremantle Aboriginal Heritage Walking Tour.

Kwillana Dreaming: Aboriginal Culture Tours

In southwestern Western Australia, Kwillana Dreaming provides tours for locals and visitors alike which give an insight into the richness of traditional Aboriginal life and culture.

Maalinup Aboriginal Gallery, Perth, Western Australia

Maalinup is the only Aboriginal-owned and operated art gallery and gift shop in the Perth metropolitan area, Western Australia.

Share the Dreaming at Yanchep National Park

Some 50 kilometres north of the Western Australia capital of Perth, Yanchep national park is an area of natural bushland, native wildlife, limestone caves, a lake, walking tracks, and a natural and cultural meeting place where aspects of Aboriginal life can be experienced.

Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park

In tropical north Queensland, experience Aboriginal life and culture in Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, where different strands of indigenous life are exhibited, performed, and learned.

Aboriginal Art Online

Paintings and limited edition prints by Australian Aboriginal artists. Also information and comment to help understand these artworks.

Aboriginal Desert Discovery Tours

Alice Springs-based tours of central Australia from an Aboriginal perspective.

Adrian Ross

Indigenous Australian entertainer who tours extensively, plays at concerts and festivals and conducts workshops on the didgeridoo and Aboriginal culture.

Arnhem Land - Traditional Music Archive

Online database of commercially released albums and films containing traditional Aboriginal music from Arnhem Land. Site contains music samples, liner notes, cover photos, more.

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Professional dance company embracing the cultures of Australia's indigenous peoples.

Boomerang Art

Aboriginal art gallery located in Glenelg, South Australia.

The Dreamtime

A guide to the Aboriginal Dreamtime from the Southern Arrernte Aboriginal tribal group.

Walangari Arts

Home page of Aboriginal painter Walangari Karntawarra, including a portfolio of his works and Dreamtime stories.

Yothu Yindi

Aboriginal music group combining traditional indigenous music with western influences.

Australian Tropical Cyclones: How They Are Rated

Australian tropical cyclones are rated in five categories according to their strongest wind speed.

Australian Tropical Cyclones: How They Are Rated

Australian tropical cyclones are rated in five categories according to their strongest wind speed.
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