First Fleet On May 13, 1787, a historic voyage commenced with 11 vessels bound for Botany Bay, carrying convicts, marines, and crew. Despite Botany Bay proving unsuitable, Captain Arthur Phillip’s discovery of Port Jackson on January 21, 1788, marked the birth of Australia’s colonial journey. Sydney Cove emerged as the Read more…
For the past 100+ years, Australia (and New Zealand) has been observing ANZAC day yearly on April 25. Commemorative services are held and people throughout Australia practice several ANZAC day traditions. In this article we would be focusing on one of its symbols, Anzac biscuits. What are Anzac biscuits? One Read more…
Have you ever heard of the 2005 Cronulla riots? No? Neither have I until last night when I came across a movie on Netflix called Down Under. It’s a dark comedy movie that’s set during the aftermath of the above mentioned riots that brought racism in Australia to light. This Read more…
Migrating to a new country is similar to making friends with a stranger. It all starts with getting to know a bit about each other. As a migrant in Australia, I find it important that I know at least some basic information about the land I now call home. In Read more…
‘Lest We Forget’. This borrowed phrase from an 1897 Rudyard Kipling poem, are three words that are commonly seen and heard on the days leading up to the twenty fifth of April every year. ANZAC day is when Australia commemorates a part of its history that should not be forgotten. Read more…
Are you familiar with the notes and coins that are used here in Australia? Money is a constant part of our daily lives so familiarizing ourselves with it is never a bad idea. Money can also be more than just something that is used to buy things as they can Read more…