Why Is Coal The Main Source Of Electricity In Australia? The demand for energy is increasing as Australia’s economy and population grow. To date Australia’s energy needs have been largely met by fossil fuels. Australia’s abundant and low-cost coal resources are used to generate three-quarters of domestic electricity and underpin some of the cheapest electricity…
What Is The Biggest Dam In Australia? The quiet beast When completed in 1960, Warragamba Dam was the world’s tallest and largest domestic water supply dam. It is 142 metres high, 351 metres long and contains 3 million tonnes of concrete. Is Warragamba Dam the biggest dam in Australia? The quiet beast When completed in…
Where Was The First Penal Colony In Australia? Although Australia’s first penal colony was often called Botany Bay, its actual site was at Sydney on Port Jackson. Although currently under dispute, many believe that Captain James Cook originally discovered the east coast of the continent in 1770 and named it New South Wales. Where did…
Where Does Our Food Come From Australia? The overwhelming majority of food sold in Australia is grown and supplied by Australian farmers. We are able to export more than half of our agricultural produce, while more than 90 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, milk and eggs sold in supermarkets are domestically produced….
Can I Post Medicine To Australia? You can’t legally send some PBS medicines overseas. Under legislation, you can only send Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines when the person you’re sending the medicine to is either: an officer of the Commonwealth or State/Territory working overseas. Can I send medicine to Australia by post? Express delivery for…