Australia

Buildings & Landmarks

Big Things in Australia∞ {school projects}
Links to all of those Big Things that are Australian icons e.g. Big Pineapple

Melbourne landmarks∞
Information on Melbourne's historic and modern landmarks.

Melbourne's great buildings∞
Includes landmarks, mansions and a list of the heritage-listed buildings.

National Trust Buildings∞ (Victoria)
It includes Como House, Polly Woodside and Old Melbourne Gaol.

Sydney Opera House∞
Panoramic tour of the Opera House.

Flags/Emblems/Honours

Ausflag∞ {school projects}
Australian flags, including their history, all State flags, new flag designs and the debate for a new flag. Links to other sites.

Coat of Arms∞ {school projects}
Department of Foreign Affairs Fact sheet.

Emblems∞
Botanical Gardens webpage including the Australian Floral Emblem.

It's an Honour∞
Awards and National Symbols site. It includes the Australian Honours list, how to nominate, as well as information about the flag, anthem and Coat of Arms.

Geography

Geoscience Australia∞ - Place name search
Search for any place name in Australia, even down to names of airfields, homesteads or sandbars!

Know Your Area∞
Statistical information regarding States or suburbs in Australia.

Miscellaneous

Australian Bureau of Meteorology∞
Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology site with weather details, forecasts and warnings for all of Australia. Also has meteorological information.

Australian History on the Internet∞
National Library of Australia's list of useful Australian History links.

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