Australia is known for its wildly peculiar fauna; kangaroos, koalas and the quizzical duck-billed platypus. Its flora is equally as unique, adapted to survive in the harsh… Read more “May Gibbs and the Fairies of Australia”
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Waltzing Matilda: An Australian Bush Ballad
Waltzing Matilda, written by Banjo Patterson in 1895, is one of Australia’s most endearing bush ballads, considered by many as an unofficial national anthem. It has been… Read more “Waltzing Matilda: An Australian Bush Ballad”
How Koala got His Stumpy Tail: An Australian Myth
Once upon a time there were two friends, Koala and Tree Kangaroo. They were very good friends and both were very proud of their beautiful long tails.… Read more “How Koala got His Stumpy Tail: An Australian Myth”
What Made Tiddalik Laugh… A Dreamtime Story.
Geomythology is found in every culture, a way to explain either the geographic features of the land, or a way to explain natural phenomena, and to give… Read more “What Made Tiddalik Laugh… A Dreamtime Story.”
The Mysterious Min Min Lights
If you find yourself driving through the central Queensland outback of Australia, you might come across this sign, erected by the Boulia Shire Council: The Min Min… Read more “The Mysterious Min Min Lights”
