Australia

Jun 4, 2026

Schoolies Week is an amazing tradition for Year 12 students across Australia. After finishing high school, we often head to popular spots like Surfers...

Jun 4, 2026

Australia Day is celebrated on 26th January. It marks the arrival of the British in 1788. Many Australians enjoy backyard barbecues with family and fr...

Jun 4, 2026

Today, on Remembrance Day, I’m placing a red poppy at our local war memorial. This day marks the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when Wor...

Jun 4, 2026

In Melbourne, the AFL Grand Final feels like an unofficial public holiday. Australian Rules Football is the most watched sport in our country. On Gran...

Jun 4, 2026

Harmony Week is celebrated in March, and it’s all about embracing cultural diversity in Australia. The colour orange represents social inclusion, whic...

Jun 4, 2026

Melbourne Cup Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of November and is a special public holiday in Victoria. It’s known as the race that stops a nati...

Jun 4, 2026

In Australia, Easter is a four-day long weekend that many of us look forward to. Good Friday is a day for church services where we reflect on the sign...

Jun 4, 2026

Celebrating Christmas in Australia is quite unique because it falls in summer. Instead of the typical roast turkey, we enjoy fresh seafood barbecues o...

Jun 4, 2026

Reconciliation Week runs from May 27 to June 3, starting with Sorry Day on May 26. This day is significant as it remembers the Stolen Generations, ack...