Australian fact file
World’s first prepaid postage system
The world's first prepaid postage system was introduced in Sydney in 1838 using embossed letter sheets and envelopes. Customers could buy them already done or have their own paper embossed.
World’s first prepaid postage system
The world's first prepaid postage system was introduced in Sydney in 1838 using embossed letter sheets and envelopes. Customers could buy them already done or have their own paper embossed.
Australia's first post office
On 25 April 1809 former convict Isaac Nichols was appointed to take charge of all mail arriving. The post office operated at his home in George Street Sydney NSW.
Australia's first post office
On 25 April 1809 former convict Isaac Nichols was appointed to take charge of all mail arriving. The post office operated at his home in George Street Sydney NSW.
The world’s largest fringing reef
Ningaloo Marine Park stretches approximately 300km along the west coast of the Cape Range Peninsula near Exmouth, WA approximately 1200km north of Perth. The total area of the reserve is...
The world’s largest fringing reef
Ningaloo Marine Park stretches approximately 300km along the west coast of the Cape Range Peninsula near Exmouth, WA approximately 1200km north of Perth. The total area of the reserve is...
Australia’s highest tide
Our highest tides are at Derby Jetty in Derby WA and can rise up to 11.8 metres. Tides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level resulting from the...
Australia’s highest tide
Our highest tides are at Derby Jetty in Derby WA and can rise up to 11.8 metres. Tides are the periodic rise and fall of sea level resulting from the...
Australia’s largest state
Situated in the southern hemisphere, Western Australia occupies around one-third of Australia’s total landmass. It covers the western third of the continent which totals a huge 2,645,615 km2 or 1,021,478...
Australia’s largest state
Situated in the southern hemisphere, Western Australia occupies around one-third of Australia’s total landmass. It covers the western third of the continent which totals a huge 2,645,615 km2 or 1,021,478...
Australia's whitest beach
Lucky Bay, Esperance, WA is one of the most stunning and unique bays in Australia. Spanning over 5 kilometres, offering a magnificent stretch of the whitest beach in Australia and...
Australia's whitest beach
Lucky Bay, Esperance, WA is one of the most stunning and unique bays in Australia. Spanning over 5 kilometres, offering a magnificent stretch of the whitest beach in Australia and...