Navigator and cartographer Matthew Flinders was first to sail around Australia, and first to introduce the continent's name into common usage.

Sep 24, 2010 - Brian Cross

Scientists say that Eurasia and the Americas will crash into each other in the Arctic and form a new continental land mass.

Feb 8, 2012 - Rupert Taylor

Rich fossil beds in outback Queensland may shed new light on the evolution of dinosaurs in the Southern Hemisphere.

Nov 8, 2007 - Sue Cartledge

The Australian continent hosts 22,000 miles of shoreline with an abundance of indigenous wildlife; some of it deadly.

Jun 17, 2010 - Valerie Modreski

There are many beautiful Australian native flowers and the grevillea must be one near the top of the list. But it was not always as beautiful or easy to grow.

Dec 31, 2009 - Beverley Boorer

Bush fires are common in parts of Australia each year; the effects on plant life can actually be more beneficial than detrimental in some instances.

Nov 13, 2008 - Sharon Falsetto

The Aboriginal Rights Suite101 host Tyson Yunkaporta, talks about his food experiences and includes a recipe for eel-tailed catfish.

Jun 7, 2006 - Devorah Stone

This article provides a beginners guide to Australian Shiraz and highlights the varying styles of the grape produced in Aussie wine growing districts

Jan 13, 2011 - James Scully

The publication of "The Slap" has seen author and screenwriter Christos Tsiolkas establish himself as one of the most widely read writers in Australia.

Sep 13, 2011 - Keith Lawrence

Australian films had a strong presence at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in November, including 'Contact' and comedy 'The Matilda Candidate'.

Dec 12, 2009 - Cecily Layzell

The Australian system of government can be confusing for outsiders, this is a simple guide to its operation.

Oct 21, 2010 - Leann Richards

Australia is host to 22,000 miles of beach and the dangers that lurk there are numerous. Becoming knowledgeable about these creatures could be life saving.

Jun 6, 2010 - Valerie Modreski

Whether looking for a gift for overseas visitors or a reminder of home for an ex-pat Australian, this photographic book series is the ideal gift choice.

Mar 8, 2009 - Susan Whelan

The movement pattern of Australian birds is highly complex. In a number of species, members can choose to migrate or not migrate whenever it suits them.

Jun 20, 2010 - Ken Chan

Three dinosaur skeletons discovered this year in Queensland, Australia, are completely new, bigger and more terrifying than Velociraptor, their discoverers claim.

Aug 26, 2009 - Sue Cartledge

The 2003 Cricket World Cup was Australia's second successive tournament victory despite the controversies about playing in Zimbabwe and Shane Warne missing.

Feb 22, 2011 - Stuart McCulloch

Australian athletes at the 2010 Commonwealth Games have certainly showed they are world class with a haul of medals from various disciplines.

Oct 12, 2010 - Sally Luxton

Only in Australia! The Australian Government has produced a searchable public toilet map, with a My Toilets feature and hilarious FAQs.

Dec 16, 2011 - James Parsons