Australia is renowned for its pristine beaches, ochre outback, and laid-back lifestyle. But how much do you know about the country's customs? From the rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...

From hidden pools to ancient rock art, the Northern Territory invites travellers to explore a wilder, richer side of ...

A new study by a Utah anthropologist, based on genetic evidence, concludes that the colonizers of Sahul arrived later than ...

SYDNEY - Along Australia's 9,000-mile Highway 1 - a ribbon of asphalt that connects all the country's major cities and is the longest national highway in the world - there are a smattering of rest ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Fighting fire with fire is more than just an expression. In the remote bush of northeastern Australia, it's a way of life that dates back thousands of years. Long ...

NEW YORK (AP) — To many Australians, Saturday is more than just Dec. 21. It's “Gravy Day,” all because of a lyric in one of the most unlikely Christmas songs ever written. “How to Make Gravy,” written ...

Australian boomerangs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The classic symmetrical boomerang is designed to return in a ...

Australia’s prime minister on Monday defended an obscure and longstanding protocol that bars the nation’s parliament from sitting for 15 days following a British monarch’s death. Lawmakers will ...

Similar to golf’s Masters, Australian lacrosse players who earn the right to play for the country are awarded a green jacket. On the occasion, there is a longstanding tradition of the father ...