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Red and Green Kangaroo Paw to Rugby World Cup

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Red and Green Kangaroo Paw

The red and green kangaroo paw is the state flower of Western Australia.

Regent Theatre, Melbourne

Melbourne's historic Regent Theatre is on Collins St in the heart of the city.

Republic Move Fails in Australia

Australia voted in 1999 on a referendum which decided against a republic as the Australian form of government.

Rhyming Slang

Now you won't be standing up, or sitting down, open-mouthed as your Aussie mates bandy rhyming slang all around you.

Richmond

Tasmania's historic Richmond town is a daytrip destination northeast of Hobart.

Richmond Photo Gallery

Within half an hour's drive from Hobart, you'll find the historic town of Richmond which looks to have been preserved in time from its colonial past.

Riverland Wine Country

Riverland along the Upper Murray River of South Australia is Australia's largest wine-producing region.

Riverside Theatre

Riverside Theatre is a major main performing arts venue in the western Sydney suburb of Parramatta and is accessible by car or public transport.

Riversleigh: World Heritage Site

Fossils dating back to the Oligo-Miocene period some 15 to 25 million years ago can be found in Australia in the Riversleigh World Heritage area in Queensland, Australia.

Rockhampton

Rockhampton, roughly between Townsville in the north and Brisbane in the south is the capital of the central Queensland region.

The Rocks: Sydney's Historic Rocks District

The Rocks, a 19th century village hemmed in by Sydney Cove, Campbells Cove and Walsh Bay, lies in the shadow of the southern end of the Harbour Bridge. This is the birthplace of modern-day Australia, Captain Arthur Phillip having settled here in 1788.

Rod Laver: Australian Grand Slam Tennis Legend

Australian tennis player Rod Laver is the only person to win the Grand Slam twice (1962, 1969) with a record of winning 11 Grand Slam singles and becoming Wimbledon champion four times.

Rosella

Brightly colored parrot found in most parts of Australia.

Rottnest Island

Close to Perth and Fremantle, Rottnest Island is a haven of beaches, corals, historic sites, and a colony of what Dutch explorers thought were giant rats.

Rottnest Island: Underwater Attractions (Pictures)

Discover the underwater attractions. Dive and snorkel off Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

Royal Bluebell

Floral emblem of the Australian Capital Territory.

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne are within walking distance of the Victorian Arts Centre and close to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

An oasis of green in the heart of Sydney. A paradise of flora. Close to Sydney Opera House.

Royal Exhibition Building: World Heritage Site

Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens are a World Heritage site, the first Australian structure to be inscribed by the United Nations.

Royal National Park, Sydney

Stretching south from the city limits, a place of picnic grounds, rivers, creeks, beaches, bushwalks and rainforests. Hike, go boating, swim, explore.

Royal National Park Walking Tracks, Sydney

Walking tracks of varying degrees of difficulty on the southern outskirts of Sydney

Rugby World Cup Background and History

The Rugby World Cup, first played in 1987, is held every four years.

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