Know the People
Do you know who the Australian Governor-General is or how the population is constituted according to the Census? Here's helpful information on these and other people questions.
Anzacs: The Fighting Men of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
The story of the Anzacs, born in the flames of war, was firmly forged on April 25, 1915, with the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in what is now known as Turkey.
The story of the Anzacs, born in the flames of war, was firmly forged on April 25, 1915, with the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in what is now known as Turkey.
Australian Population - 2006 Census
The face of a nation: 2006 census results released in June 2007.
The face of a nation: 2006 census results released in June 2007.
Australian Population - 2001 Census
Census Night 2001 showed how the Australian population was at the time.
Census Night 2001 showed how the Australian population was at the time.
Australia's Newest Cardinal
Sydney Archbishop George Pell was elevated to cardinal at a consistory in Rome on October 21, 2003.
Sydney Archbishop George Pell was elevated to cardinal at a consistory in Rome on October 21, 2003.
Bindi Irwin
The launch of Bindi: The Jungle Girl at Australia Zoo on Australia's Sushine Coast in June 2007 has propelled Bindi Irwin into instant child stardom.
The launch of Bindi: The Jungle Girl at Australia Zoo on Australia's Sushine Coast in June 2007 has propelled Bindi Irwin into instant child stardom.
Brett Whiteley - Australian Artist
Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939-1992), in the forefront of Australia's avant-garde art movement, was the recipient of a number of prizes and awards, with his work hanging in numerous galleries including the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Australian artist Brett Whiteley (1939-1992), in the forefront of Australia's avant-garde art movement, was the recipient of a number of prizes and awards, with his work hanging in numerous galleries including the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, the Tate Gallery in London and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Crocodile Dundee
Crocodile Dundee epitomised the rugged Outback Australian and is the title character of the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee starring Paul Hogan.
Crocodile Dundee epitomised the rugged Outback Australian and is the title character of the 1986 film Crocodile Dundee starring Paul Hogan.
Daisy Mae Bates
Irish-born Daisy Mae Bates spent most of her adult life with the Aborigines of Australia, studying their condition and raising awareness of their plight.
Irish-born Daisy Mae Bates spent most of her adult life with the Aborigines of Australia, studying their condition and raising awareness of their plight.
Danish Royal Family - Copenhagen 2007
The Danish royal family comprising Princess Mary, Prince Frederik, Princess Isabella and Prince Christian after the birth of Princess Isabella.
The Danish royal family comprising Princess Mary, Prince Frederik, Princess Isabella and Prince Christian after the birth of Princess Isabella.
Errol Flynn
The actor Errol Flynn, who was to become the swashbuckling hero of such films as Captain Blood, Sea Hawk and The Adventures of Robin Hood, initially passed himself off as Irish but was actually born in Tasmania, Australia.
The actor Errol Flynn, who was to become the swashbuckling hero of such films as Captain Blood, Sea Hawk and The Adventures of Robin Hood, initially passed himself off as Irish but was actually born in Tasmania, Australia.
Ian Thorpe: Australia's Most Successful Olympian
With his five gold medals in two Olympic Games, swimmer Ian Thorpe became Australia's most successful Olympian. He retired from professional swimming in November 2006.
With his five gold medals in two Olympic Games, swimmer Ian Thorpe became Australia's most successful Olympian. He retired from professional swimming in November 2006.
Joern Utzon
The Danish architect who designed the Sydney Opera House.
The Danish architect who designed the Sydney Opera House.
John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia
John Howard has been returned to office for a fourth term as Prime Minister of Australia following the federal elections held on October 9, 2004.
John Howard has been returned to office for a fourth term as Prime Minister of Australia following the federal elections held on October 9, 2004.
Keith Urban
Award-winning country singing star Keith Urban was born in New Zealand and grew up and went to school in Australia.
Award-winning country singing star Keith Urban was born in New Zealand and grew up and went to school in Australia.
Kevin Rudd
Kevin Rudd, Australian Labor Party Leader, became Australia's 26th Prime Minister after the Australian Labor Party swept into office in the national elections of November 24, 2007.
Kevin Rudd, Australian Labor Party Leader, became Australia's 26th Prime Minister after the Australian Labor Party swept into office in the national elections of November 24, 2007.
Kylie Minogue: From Girl Next Door to Princess of Pop
From girl next door on Australian television to international princess of pop, Australian singer Kylie Minogue has crammed a scintillating career, although not without its ups and downs, in the worlds of acting and music.
From girl next door on Australian television to international princess of pop, Australian singer Kylie Minogue has crammed a scintillating career, although not without its ups and downs, in the worlds of acting and music.
Mary Donaldson
Mary Donaldson is the Australian-born commoner who married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and has thus become Crown Princess Mary, Princess of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Mary Donaldson is the Australian-born commoner who married Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and has thus become Crown Princess Mary, Princess of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
Mel Gibson
Actor, director, producer Mel Gibson spent much of his early years in Australia, studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, and starred in a number of Australian films at the start of his movie career.
Actor, director, producer Mel Gibson spent much of his early years in Australia, studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, and starred in a number of Australian films at the start of his movie career.
Michael Jeffery - Governor-General of Australia
Major General Michael Jeffery succeeded Archbishop Dr Peter Hollingworth to become Australia's 23rd Governor-General from August 11, 2003.
Major General Michael Jeffery succeeded Archbishop Dr Peter Hollingworth to become Australia's 23rd Governor-General from August 11, 2003.
Merle Oberon
Glamorous film star and screen legend Merle Oberon claimed she was born in Tasmania, Australia, but there are questions about her birthplace.
Glamorous film star and screen legend Merle Oberon claimed she was born in Tasmania, Australia, but there are questions about her birthplace.
Ned Kelly
A famous Australian bushranger and the subject of several movies, Ned Kelly is an Australian folk hero
A famous Australian bushranger and the subject of several movies, Ned Kelly is an Australian folk hero
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman, one of Australia's best known movie actresses, has been honored with a number of acting awards including the US Academy Award.
Nicole Kidman, one of Australia's best known movie actresses, has been honored with a number of acting awards including the US Academy Award.
Nikki Gemmell
Australian writer Nikki Gemmell is the author of the bestseller The Bride Stripped Bare originally published as being by Anonymous.
Australian writer Nikki Gemmell is the author of the bestseller The Bride Stripped Bare originally published as being by Anonymous.
Quentin Bryce - Australia's Next Governor-General
Queensland Governor Quentin Bryce is set to become Australia's 26th and first female Governor-General when she occupies the position in September 2008.
Queensland Governor Quentin Bryce is set to become Australia's 26th and first female Governor-General when she occupies the position in September 2008.
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.
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.
Steve Irwin: Crocodile Hunter
Steve Irwin, born to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Victoria in February 1962, became world-famous as a result of his popular Crocodile Hunter wildlife documentaries.
Steve Irwin, born to Lyn and Bob Irwin in Victoria in February 1962, became world-famous as a result of his popular Crocodile Hunter wildlife documentaries.
Walter Burley Griffin
Walter Burley Griffin is the American architect who designed Canberra, Australia's capital city.
Walter Burley Griffin is the American architect who designed Canberra, Australia's capital city.
The Way We Were: Sydney 1996
The 1996 Australian census drew a portrait of Sydney's population at the time.
The 1996 Australian census drew a portrait of Sydney's population at the time.
The Wiggles: Australia's Top Children's Entertainers
The Wiggles in their distinctively colored skivvies have grown in popularity not only in Australia but also in other parts of the world, winning a number of awards along the way, and are Australia's leading children's entertainers.
The Wiggles in their distinctively colored skivvies have grown in popularity not only in Australia but also in other parts of the world, winning a number of awards along the way, and are Australia's leading children's entertainers.
Xena: New Zealand's Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess, is played by New Zealand actor Lucy Lawless in the popular television series enjoying a worldwide following
Xena: Warrior Princess, is played by New Zealand actor Lucy Lawless in the popular television series enjoying a worldwide following
Baz Luhrmann
Film director who shot to prominence with Strictly Ballroom and brought Romeo and Juliet to more contemporary times.
Film director who shot to prominence with Strictly Ballroom and brought Romeo and Juliet to more contemporary times.
Dawn Fraser
Australian Olympic swimming legend and recently named one of Australia's living treasures.
Australian Olympic swimming legend and recently named one of Australia's living treasures.
John Moffat
Aussie entrepreneur and philanthropist. Founded the township of Irvinebank, Qld.
Aussie entrepreneur and philanthropist. Founded the township of Irvinebank, Qld.
Kylie Minogue
Australian singer/recording star. Official website.
Australian singer/recording star. Official website.