In the early 1820’s the honeybee was brought to Australia aboard the ship Isabella. She arrived in our waters in 1822 and adapted so successfully that other bee species were introduced from Italy, Yugoslavia and North America. Is the honey bee native or introduced to Australia? Commercial honey bees (ApisRead More →
There are also a number of terms for Australia, such as: Aussie, Oz, Lucky Country, and land of the long weekend. Names for regions include: dead heart, top end, the mallee, and the mulga. What is Australia’s short name? Why is Australia called Oz? The word Australia when referred toRead More →
Ikea told news.com.au that it had no plans to close any of its stores currently in operation in Australia. “At Ikea we are constantly challenging ourselves to find ways to meet the needs of our customers, to remain relevant now and in the future. Is Ikea open during lockdown Qld?Read More →
Prime Minister says Australians will be able to return home, travel overseas ‘within weeks’ if 80 percent are vaccinated. Can I go to Australia right now? If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you and your immediate family will be able to return to Australia. You’ll still be requiredRead More →
Following the development of the Bass Strait oilfields in the early 1970s followed by the oilfields off Western Australia, Australia was largely self-sufficient in oil production up to about 2000, as shown in Figure 4. … In 2014, Australia imported 169 million barrels of oil and 132 million barrels ofRead More →
KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer (KSM160) First on my list was the KitchenAid stand mixer. … Kenwood Chef XL Major Stand Mixer. This is another serious contender for home cooks that want something a bit special in a stand mixer. … Smeg Stand Mixer. … Breville Scraper Beater Stand Mixer. WhatRead More →
Unlike other bandicoots, which have short bristly hair and short rat-like tails, bilbies have soft fur and longer and stouter tails with black hair at the base and a white crested tip. The Bilby is an endangered species. Where do bandicoots live? Where do Bandicoots live? The Long-nosed Bandicoot isRead More →
Break ‘cyan’ down into sounds: + – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘cyan’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen. How do you pronounce GIF? “It’s pronounced JIF, not GIF.” Just like the peanut butter. “The OxfordRead More →
Australia Zoo – The Ultimate Wildlife Adventure Located an hour north of Brisbane on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Australia Zoo has a team of passionate conservationists working around-the-clock to deliver animal experiences like no other. How much does it cost to get into the Australia Zoo? Worth the $59 entry feeRead More →
Oceania is the name given to the region of Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia and includes 14 countries altogether. Scientists have been debating whether the submerged land mass that New Zealand sits on should be classified as a continent, to be called Zealandia. Why is Australasia called Australia? Before theRead More →