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Australia in October
October is midspring in Australia, the flowers are in bloom, the weather is warm, and the sand and surf of Australia's beaches beckon.

Australia in September
September in Australia is the first month of the southern spring and it's a season of regrowth and flowers.

Sydney to Melbourne
From Sydney to Melbourne the major inland route is through the Hume Highway.

Australia Facts
Australia facts - Here are some Australia facts you may need to know about the land Down Under.

Australia the Movie
Australia the movie is an Australian Outback saga set in the years leading to the Japanese bombing raid on Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory in the early months of World War II's Pacific War.

Australia in March
The first month of the Australian autumn, March is a month of various festivals and holidays.

Golden Wattle
The golden wattle, Acacia pycnantha, is Australia's national flower.

Australia in May
May in Australia is the month before the onset of the southern winter.

Australia in December
December is a month of holidays. Not only are there two public holidays - Christmas Day and Boxing Day - but quite a number of businesses close down for the Christmas season, and school terms end before Christmas, so it's holiday time for large numbers of Australians.

Australia in November
November in Australia is best known as the month of the Melbourne Cup. It is, too, the last month of spring.

Australia in August
August in Australia is the last month of the southern winter but in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains and the Victorian Alps, you'd hardly know spring is just around the corner.

Australia in July
July is midwinter in Australia and one of the best months for skiing and other snow activities.

Australia in February
February is the last month of the Australian summer with generally warm weather in most of Australia tapering to cool as autumn approaches.

Australia in January
January in Australia is a midsummer month of the Sydney Festival, Australian Open, Australia Day, and various other Australian events and attractions.

Australia in June
June in Australia is the beginning of winter which also sees the start of the ski season during the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.

Australia in April
April in Australia is mid-autumn with temperatures starting their slide into winter. Anzac Day is celebrated in April and Easter celebrations may occur in April as well.

Eureka Flag
The Eureka flag was first hoisted at the Eureka Stockade in 1854 and is generally considered a symbol of Australian rebellion.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with its iconic rock monolith and natural and cultural values is an inscribed World Heritage site.

Wet Tropics of Queensland
The Wet Tropics of Queensland, a World Heritage site, offer not only striking scenic vistas but also a variety of river and rainforest activities.

Australian National Anthem
Advance Australia Fair is the national anthem of Australia. It is a revised version of a late 19th century patriotic song, and was officially declared the national anthem on April 19, 1984.

Australian Theme Parks
Australian theme parks with a variety of rides and a carnival atmosphere are a particular attraction for the young and the young at heart. Here's where to find them.

Victoria and New South Wales
There's an inherent rivalry between the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales.