Watch out for the skiing kangaroos

Winter in Australia

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August 11th 2007
It's winter in Australia and, contrary to what the Australian tourist board would have you believe, that means it's pretty cold in Canberra and Sydney! We've been consoling ourselves by learning cross-country skiing in the Snowy Mountains - where they've had lots of snow this year - and with a wonderful visit from Simon's sister Suzanne and friend Lynne. ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Australian Capital Territory » Canberra

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more