Australia

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Schoolies Week is a fun time for Year 12 students in Australia. After finishing school, we celebrate with friends. Many go to places like Surfers Para...

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Australia Day is on 26th January. It marks when the British came in 1788. People celebrate with barbecues in backyards. Families and friends gather to...

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Today is Remembrance Day. At 11 o'clock, we remember the end of World War One. I am laying a red poppy at the memorial. The poppy is special because i...

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The AFL Grand Final is a big day in Melbourne. Everyone feels excited, like a holiday. Australian Rules Football is our most popular sport. On this da...

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Harmony Week is in March. It is a time to celebrate all cultures in Australia. The colour orange stands for social inclusion. Many schools have cultur...

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The Melbourne Cup is on the first Tuesday in November. It’s a public holiday in Victoria. People love to dress up in fancy clothes. Many offices have ...

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Easter is a special time in Australia. It is a long weekend with Good Friday and Easter Sunday. On Good Friday, many people go to church. They remembe...

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Christmas in Australia is very different. It is hot! We often have seafood barbecues on the beach. Instead of turkey, we eat prawns and fish. After lu...

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Reconciliation Week is celebrated from May 27 to June 3. It starts with Sorry Day on May 26. This day is about remembering the Stolen Generations. The...