Australia Explained

How do Australia’s governments, laws and public services affect your everyday life? Through real stories, this introduction to the series shows you where to start when you need information and support, and how to...

Regular breast screening can help find breast cancer early, before you notice any signs or symptoms. Screening is free for eligible women or people at risk of breast cancer. It takes about 20 minutes, once every two...

National parks, nature reserves, marine sanctuaries and Indigenous Protected Areas protect different environments and operate under different rules. What makes an Indigenous Protected Area different, and how can you...

Australia is a vast and diverse country to explore, but driving in rural and remote areas can involve conditions you may not encounter in cities. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you travel more safely...

About one in five Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Understanding the prostate, your risk and the options for testing can help with early detection and treatment. In this episode...

Supporting your child’s connection with the world’s oldest continuing living culture is one of the greatest gifts you can offer them while raising them in Australia. But if you’re new to the country, you may be unsure...

If you're first-time parents in Australia, choosing where and how to give birth can feel overwhelming. Whether you go through the public or private health system, it is important to understand your options and know...

Walking through an Australian suburb, you might spot everything from curry leaves and lemons to tomatoes and herbs growing in front gardens or on verges. But is it legal to pick it? This guide explains when it's legal...

Police officers have a range of operational powers they can exercise under legislation, including to ask questions, give ‘move on’ directions and conduct searches. Here’s what you need to know about your basic rights...

The Garma Festival is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering where thousands of people travel to a remote town in Nhulunbuy on northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. Here's what happens at Garma and...

Teenagers in Australia can undertake paid work under certain restrictions, with general employment rights also protecting young workers. Here’s what you need to know as a parent or guardian of a worker under 18.

Whether you’re new to taking photographs, a social media content creator or a professional photographer, it’s important to be aware of where you can and can’t take photographs. Here’s what to consider before you take...

The 2026 Census is on Tuesday 11 August and every person in Australia on this night must be counted. Census data is used to understand where we live, the languages we use at home (including Auslan), the support we need...

It’s no exaggeration when we hear that the FIFA World Cup is bringing the world together. After all, football is known as the world’s most popular sport. But football really begins on the suburban ovals and in the local...

In Australia, you might see three flags flying together: the Australian National Flag, the Aboriginal Flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag. Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the two distinct...