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The First Greek to Settle in South Australia

Georgios (or George) Tramountanas is generally credited for being the first Greek to migrate to South Australia in 1842, according to the National Archives of Australia. Born in Athens in 1822, Tramountanas was from a family of shipbuilders and seamen...

New Crocodile Species Discovered — and Its Last Meal Was a Dinosaur

Scientists in Australia have recently discovered a new species of crocodile, whose last meal was a dinosaur. The new crocodile species dates back to the Cretaceous period when most of the commonly known dinosaurs were roaming the Earth. And its...

Gold Nugget Worth $250,000 Sparks Gold Rush in Australia

Using an amateur metal detector, an Australian man discovered a large gold nugget in Victoria's goldfields in March last year. The nugget is nearly 250,000 AUD ($160,000) in value and weighs 4.6kg. The discovery was made in the "golden triangle"...

Australia’s First Battle of Crete Memorial Gets Green Light to Proceed

Work on the Battle of Crete Memorial at Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia is underway after many years of planning, negotiating, and fundraising. Battle of Crete Memorial in Australia to Be Unveiled Later This Year When complete, the memorial will...

Shark Attack Deaths Dramatically Rising, New Data Show

In 2023, there were more unprovoked shark attacks globally, leading to more deaths compared to the year before. Based on the International Shark Attack File (ISAF) at the University of Florida, there were 69 unprovoked shark bites in 2023. This...

The Safest Countries to Survive Nuclear Winter

Australia and New Zealand have been ranked as the best places to survive a nuclear winter or other cataclysmic events, according to a recent study published in the journal Risk Analysis. Other countries including Iceland, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu...

Ancient Landmass Emerged and Disappeared 70,000 Years Ago

New archaeological research reveals that the sea off northwestern Australia once had islands and a massive landmass. This area was so large it could support around half a million people, as reported in a study published in Quaternary Science...

The Fascinating Story of the First Greeks Sailing to Australia

Aptly titled "Hawks in a Cage," a book released recently describes the fascinating story of the first seven Greeks who sailed to Australia. The book, by Konstandina Moshou, is a fictional adventure taking place on a British ship in...

“World’s Most Dangerous Bird” Emerges From Ocean in Australia

A surprising sight caught the attention of people at Bingil Bay on Australia's eastern coast this Halloween. In the water, there was a mysterious, dark shape, causing a stir. Initially, people believed it might be a shark's fin or even...

Lizard Thought to Be Extinct Rediscovered in Australia

A lizard thought to be extinct has been rediscovered in Australia after 42 years. The Lyon's Grassland Striped Skink was last seen in 1981, but now it's back. In April, scientists from the Queensland Museum and experts from James Cook...