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This month, Children of the Moon Celebrates Australia!

We'd like to invite you to join us for a month long, virtual holiday as we explore the sights and sounds of all that this beautiful country down under has to offer.

We've selected an "attraction-a-day" for you. Some are fun, some are serious and all of them are filled with interesting facts (and even a little bit of fiction) that will give you an "inside view" of Australia.

When you visit any of the attractions a new browser window will open up for you to visit. When you're finished, simply click the "x" in the top right hand corner to close that window.

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Let's start our visit by learning where Australia is located. Look at this map and see if you can pinpoint Australia's location. Then click on any of the red dots in Australia to view some live camera shots!
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One of the most important symbols of a country is its flag. The official flags of Australia include a flag for the Commonwealth of Australia as well as a flag for the Aboriginal (or original) peoples of Australia.
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Explore the Register of the National Estate. The Register contains 11,500 places including historic places, natural areas, and places of importance to indigenous people. Each place on the Register offers a statement about its significance, a description, a report on the condition of the place, and a photograph if available.
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Learn more important facts about Australia! And even more cool facts!
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Ok, we realize that the facts in number 4 were just a little boring...soooo get ready for some fun! Trishan's Oz Page hands down has the coolest stuff that you would ever want to know about Australia! Hey thanks, Trishan!
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The history of a country is important to understand, as it helps us learn about what types of people might live there, what type of government might be in place, and other interesting facts. Discover more by visiting Documenting A Democracy.
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Meet the Prime Minister of Australia!
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Are you a history buff? Do you like geography? Learn about the History of Australian Places!!
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Hey, what's cuter than a Koala? Well.....? Um....we can't decide!! Visit WildCare to become better acquainted with some of Australia's wildlife.
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Speaking of cool maps! Here is one that you will not want to miss! You can view railroads, rivers, roads, borders, and cities all in 3D. Simply click around the map to zoom in and out on specific areas of interest.
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Are you a sports fan? Check out what is going on in the Australian Sports Scene.
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Hey speaking of sports, did you know that the Olympics 2000 is in Sydney? Check it out! Play games, take the trivia quiz, and have fun!
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Are you interested in Art? Take a tour and meet some of Australia's Artists.
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Take this great Quiz and test your knowledge! Er... do you really know what a billabong is? :-) If you get stumped, check out this great fact sheet for hints.
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Didjeridu, Didgeridoo, Digeridu, Didjeridoo, Yirraki, Ebroo, Yidaki, Bambo, Dream Pipe. Learn about this ancient Australian musical instrument.
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Would you like to peek in on Australia? Drop in at Virtual Australia and see live camera shots of Australia.
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Gosh, all this information and learning can make a person hungry! Have you ever heard of Vegemite?? Well, if you haven't, here is the place to go! Silly, but we like it!! :-)
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Ok, a little more serious here, visit The Official Vegemite Website! Sing along to the Happy Little Vegemite Song, visit the Time Machine to learn about the history of this unique food, check out the growth chart, and even whip up some snacks with vegemite recipes!
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Hey send off some electronic postcards to your friends and invite them to visit Australia!
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Who loves great stories? We do!! Some of the most fascinating stories come from the original peoples of Australia. Stories are an excellent way to become better acquainted with other cultures and people. Dreaming Online has an excellent collection as well as allowing you to get to know some of the story tellers.
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Pack a lunch and take this beautiful photographic tour of Australia. Lovely photographs and information about the sights and sounds of this remarkable country. You can even see a real Tasmanian Devil !!
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Australia is rich in historical artifacts and archeological sites. Visit the The Archaeology of The Dharawal People of NSW.
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Need a few laughs? Do you have a good sense of humor? Meet Trevor. Trevor and his pals are players in one of Australia's favorite comic strips.
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What about television? Take a peek at what some people in Australia might be watching on television.
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Visit the Australia Museum and discover fascinating things about Australia's indigenous peoples, check out hot topics at the museum in their Search and Discover area, and enjoy!
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Download some great free Australian Screensavers!
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Listen to music, news, and other programs at these online Australian Radio Stations! You may even recognize some of your favorite tunes.
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Had enough fun? Ready for a little spookiness? Love a good ghost story? Discover some of Australia's Ghosts.
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Down Under can be a sunny place. Here are a few words about Sun Safety, and other useful information.
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Are you convinced to pack your suitcases and head off to Australia? Make one last stop: Beyond Black Stump. This Australian website opens the door to many wonderful places throughout the world and the Internet.
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Thank you for taking the time to join us while we explored Australia! If you have any questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you.





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