Australia's Culture

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The Crocodile Hunter

Mel Gibson

Australian Tim Tams

Diesel

Like our Independence Day is on July 4th,
Australia's Independence Day is called Australia day and takes place on January 26th.

( Australia's Independence Day: Tradition )

Hydro Tasmanian Three Peaks Race (past times)

The Aborigines were the first people on Australia. They were the first ethnic group. (Ethnic Groups)

( Australian Religion ) Christianity

The Crocodile Hunter is an actor in Australia, and is the star of the show The Crocodile Hunter on Animal Planet. Mel Gibson is an actor in the United States but he is from Australia. Tim Tams are chocolate biscuits from Australia. Diesel is a music group in Australia that is very popular. Unlike our Independence Day which is July 4th Australia's Independence Day is called Australia Day and is on January 26th. The Hydro Tasmanian Three Peaks Race is a popular Past Time. In the race you have to race across three high peaks in Tasmania (Australia). The three peaks are called Mt. Strzelecki, Mt. Freycinet, and Mt. Wellington. The Aborigines were the first Ethnic Group in Australia. Australia's religion is Christianity.