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Protestant and Roman Catholic churches hold Christmas Day services on 25 December. The Eastern churches - the Ethiopian Orthodox church, Russian Orthodox church and the Armenian church - celebrate Christmas on 6 or 7 January. Christmas is the celebratio...
Cable Beach, Broome, north-west Kimberley Coast, Western Australia. Most of Australia's population lives close to the coastline and the beach has long occupied a special place in the Australian identity. Based on this definition, the Coastal Studies Uni...
Even though the four 'official' calendar seasons have the same names as the northern hemisphere seasons, the weather during these seasons is very different to northern hemisphere weather patterns. Indigenous Australians have long had their own seasonal c...
Military bands have accompanied Australian ceremonies, parades, church services, mess dinners and performed at concerts on innumerable occasions since then. Band musicians and band music owe a great deal to Australia's Salvation Army. Other Australian p...
But Australia has a significant and untameable high country where another set of Australian myths and traditions of Australian identity were born - the high country of the Snowy Mountains. The Man from Snowy River is one of Australia's most famous poems ...
Unknown artist, Ben Hall, the bushranger, c. The exploits, capture and death of 'Brave' Ben Hall in the 1860s are part of Australian folklore, as well as marking a historical shift in the treatment of bushrangers. Hall's exploits and the apparent ineffi...
Easter commemorates the resurrection (return to life) of Jesus Christ following his death by crucifixion. Easter eggs are traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday, however stores start stocking Easter treats well before the Easter holiday period. Early on Ea...
Nicola Finetti, Dress of silk georgette, silk chiffon and metallic embroidery on silk organza. Fashion can be defined by colour, cut, cloth, garment type, garment styles and interpretation of looks. Chinese silk embroidered shawls and Chinese surcoats b...
Organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) have been established to bring these important health services to remote and regional Australian communities. The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides free emergency and medical care to people w...
Australia experiences a range of 'natural disasters' including bushfires, floods, severe storms, earthquakes and landslides. Fire can often follow drought, and drought can be followed by flood. I love a sunburnt country, a land of sweeping plains, Of ra...
Mad About Ewe is a ladies barbershop quartet based in Darkan, Western Australia. The quartet sings a wide variety of songs from traditional barbershop uptunes and ballads, to more well known popular songs, comedy items, and Christmas songs. Visit the webs
Northern Territory Library Cyclone Tracy Website (more info)
Cyclone Tracy devastated Darwin, Australia on the night of Christmas Eve 1974. The website has three main areas: Cyclone Tracy - covers the history of Darwin, Meteorological information - includes general information about cyclones and Oral histories - a
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Protestant and Roman Catholic churches hold Christmas Day services on 25 December. The Eastern churches - the Ethiopian Orthodox church, Russian Orthodox church and the Armenian church - celebrate Christmas on 6 or 7 January. A number of these have beco...
Nominated name: 'Loss of biodiversity and ecosystem integrity following invasion by the Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) on Christmas Island, Indian Ocean.' The Yellow Crazy Ant (hereafter called Crazy Ant), in addition to having been introduced ...
If the song is in copyright, you must contact the copyright owner (usually a music publisher) of the work for permission. Title Composer(s) Publisher A King is Born Goraieb/Hosman INTEGRITY Alfie the Christmas Tree Denver/Holdridge CHERRY LANE All I Want ...
Christmas is a time of celebration and giving - giving to your friends and family. 4. Swap gifts for donations Instead of giving out Christmas presents, consider making a donation on your friends' behalf to an appropriate community group. 14. Buy your Ch...
Christmas is a time of celebration and giving - giving to your friends and family. 1. Donate to your favourite community group online at the Australian Giving Centre on www.ourcommunity.com.au/donations or through your favourite group's website. 14. Buy ...
For more information visit the Christmas Island Tourism Association website. A twice-weekly air service, operated by National Jet Systems (NJS) between Perth, Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, departs Perth International Airport. The Post...
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