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Aurora Australis from Strahan in Tasmania

A calendar of Australia’s most majestic natural wonders

At certain times throughout the year nature puts on a range of awe-inspiring performances you don’t want to miss.

A guide to the best caravan hire companies in Australia

Keen to hit the road this summer? A caravan, campervan or motorhome is the perfect portable dwelling to help you on your way.

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A third-generation butcher in Tasmania shares his passion for the trade

For a snapshot in time, we asked eight people around the country to reflect on Australia Now. Here, Marcus Boks, master butcher of Boks Bacon in Tasmania, shares his thoughts on what the global pandemic has taught him.

Overhead shot of table with-food-and group of people eating a diverse range of meals

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Australia on a plate: what the food we eat reveals about who we are

Nowhere does Australia’s melting pot multicultural society play out more obviously than through food. It tracks our history of immigration, our sometimes troubled journey to social integration and acceptance, and our recalibration as a nation of many finding common ground in a diverse national identity.

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The extraordinary experience of exploring Indigenous Australia

Professor Marcia Langton is one of the country’s most prominent voices on First Nations people and Indigenous culture.

Close-up of a painting by Emily Kame Kngwarreye

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The life-changing power of Indigenous art – and how to buy it ethically

Franchesca Cubillo is a Larrakia, Bardi, Wardaman and Yanuwa woman from the Top End of the Northern Territory. With more than 30 years’ experience in the museum and art gallery sector, including at the National Gallery of Australia, she is currently the chair of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation, and executive director, First Nations Arts and Culture at the Australia Council for the Arts.

Man and child performing in Garma Festival 2019

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A willingness to understand Indigenous culture is the first step towards celebrating it

Denise Bowden is the chief executive officer of the Yothu Yindi Foundation and the director of Garma, Australia’s leading Indigenous event that celebrates the ancient culture and traditions of the Yolngu people and provides an environment where people from all over the country can gather to listen, learn and exchange ideas.

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Find all 100 unique stays around Australia

Discover Australia's 100 most unique stays.

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Unique outback stays in Australia

From station stays dealing in wide-open spaces and hearty hospitality to luxury lodges, iconic hotels and underground motels, opt for an oasis in the outback.