Australia Explained

If you don't celebrate Christmas, you might be wondering what's going on when you notice somebody dressed as Santa on a surfboard in December.
Australians have embraced some European Christmas traditions, but have also created their own.
The good news is, there are many ways of doing Christmas in Australia.

Living in a beautiful country with picturesque rivers, lakes and coastlines, it is little wonder that boating and fishing are among Australia’s favourite pastimes.
However, with the fun comes responsibility and some essential rules and regulations for boating and fishing that have to be observed to keep everybody safe.

In Australia, refugee organisations offer a range of programs and initiatives to help new arrivals regain a sense of community and belonging in their new country.

School graduation is a big deal for adolescents worldwide. In Australia, school leavers tend to celebrate high school graduation with a weeklong event called Schoolies. Here’s how you can prepare your child for it.

According to the latest survey from the Australian Human Rights Commission, one in three workers say they've been sexually harassed at work over the last five years.

But sexual harassment in the workplace is unlawful and shouldn’t be tolerated. If it happens to you or someone you know, there are ways to get help.