Australia practiced forced adoption for unmarried mothers from the 1930s to the early 1980s, with up to 250,000 affected. Single women were drugged or deceived into signing adoption agreements. The government issued apologies in 2010 and 2013, and has pledged $11.5 million for victims. Annual adoptions peaked at nearly 10,000 in 1972, and an estimated […]
South Australia is the fourth largest state in Australia by size and population, with a diverse economy focused on agriculture, mining exports, and manufacturing. Its state emblems include the Sturt’s Desert Pea, Lesser Shrike, Hairy-nosed Wombat, Opal, and Leafy Seadragon. The state is mainly located in the temperate zone and has a coastline of 3,148 […]
Australia is a large country in the Southern Hemisphere, settled by Aboriginal Australians over 45,000 years ago. Europeans arrived in the 17th century, and the country was eventually united as the Commonwealth of Australia. Today, it is a well-developed country with many tourist attractions, including cultural hubs, natural wonders, and exotic islands. Flights and ships […]
In 1932, ex-military personnel in Australia attempted to wipe out emus destroying crops, but failed due to the birds’ intelligence and speed. Emus are the second largest birds in the world and have an extra pair of eyelids to keep dust out of their eyes. Emus are the second largest birds in the world (after […]
The National Museum of Australia preserves the country’s social history through exhibits and programs, focusing on Aboriginal culture, Australia’s history since 1788, and people’s interaction with the environment. Its building, designed by Howard Raggatt McDougall, features permanent collections and rotating exhibitions. The museum emphasizes the importance of updating programs and exhibits and has a strong […]
The South Australian Museum in Adelaide showcases Australia’s people, history, and culture, with a focus on Aboriginal culture and the largest collection of Aboriginal artefacts. The museum has two wings, one for geology and natural sciences, and one for local culture and social history. The Science Centre archive is open to the public, and entry […]
Police in Katherine, Australia are piloting a reward scheme to reduce drink-driving. Drivers who pass a random breath test with a reading of zero are entered into a drawing to win $500 AUD. The Northern Territory has a high rate of drink-driving, with drivers 20 times more likely to fail a blood alcohol test than […]
