1. By; Sonya Hartnett

2. Alright well you have to understand that my book had absolutely no Australian culture. Because of this fact I have to do a random power point on the facts of the largest inhabited island on Earth. I do hope you enjoy, though I’m sure many people will have done the same thing as me. ~Sammy.

3. - Certain female species of spiders such as the Australian crab spider, allow themselves to be used as a food source for their offspring. - Kangaroos and Emus are the animals portrayed on the Australian coat of arms. - The deadliest Australian animal: The European Honey Bee. - 7 of the 10 most poisonous snakes live in Australia. - The Australian Dingo descended from domestic dogs that originated in South-East Asia. - The Komodo Dragon isn’t actually a dragon, (no really?!) but it is from the monitor family.

4. Medical/Science Rev John Flynn – Founder of the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service Dr. Victor Chang – A heart surgeon Lord Howard Florey – co- discoverer of penicillin Sir John Eccles – Nobel prize physiologist Actors David Gulpilli – Dancer/Actor Scott Hicks – Filmmaker (Shine; Snow Falling on Cedars) Yahoo Serious – Comedian/Filmmaker Geoffery Rush – won 1977 best actor award for his role in “Shine”.

5. THE REASON I LOVE THIS LAYOUT IS BECAUSE IT’S PURPLE. Chrissie: Christmas Lift: Elevator Jumper: Sweater Sacked: Fired Panel Beater: Car repair shop Nong: Idiot Mackers: McDonald’s Yobo: Redneck Rellies: Relatives Swag: Canvas bag Sticky beak: Nosy person Shonky: questionable deal Grog: Alcohol Fairy Floss: Cotton Candy Arvo: Afternoon Snag: Sausage

6. Places to see: -Sydney; Sydney is one of the best known Australian cities. It is home to the very famous Opera House. -Canberra; As Australia’s capital it is a very well populated city. You can visit the Australian War memorial and the Nation Museum of Australia -Alice Springs; This place is in around the middle of the country and has an amazing place called the Alice Springs Reptile Center.