Australia is the ONLY continent in the world without an active volcano.
Most volcanoes in the world are in a belt called the “Ring of Fire” which ges around the Pacific Ocean.
Where are all the Australian Volcanoes?
What’s New
The Heat and the Cold of the Australian Outback
The Australian Outback (the “Bush”) can hit 50C in summer and -10C in winter.
Contrary to what you might think, about 90% (that’s nine tenths) of the Outback is actually covered in vegetation and is not red dirt all year around!
Issue 4 is all about Australia including Banjo Paterson
Including Uluru, the Sydney Opera House, Australian Wildlife, Aboriginal People, Kangaroo’s, kookaburra’s and the Ghan Railway.
Our editor Neil lived in Sydney for eight years so this issue is packed with great features based on his knowledge and experience.
Thanks to the proof readers for not only checking the magazine but also for contributing ideas.
We almost left out Banjo Paterson but managed to squeeze him into the last draft.
ISSUE 4 CONTENT
This third issue of CUBiC Magazine is all about Australia including:
Australian city word-search
A quick history of Australia
All about kangaroos
About dingoes, Possums and Kookaburras
Kookaburra maze
The Parkes Dish and how it broadcast the Moon landing in 1969
Make a list of things you need for camping in the Aussie Bush
The Great Barrier Reef – what it is and why it’s in danger
About Uluru
About Aboriginal Dream-Time
A boomerang maze
All about Taronga Zoo in Sydney and all the great work they’re doing to support species
All about the Ghan Railway
Beach-pools
Snowing in Australia
All about the Sydney Opera House and who designed it
Design your own Opera House!
Australians are mad about sports!
Dangerous insects and snakes in Australia
Aboriginal word-search
Random thoughts and a final list of things to think about
How much is that dingo in the window?
Australia’s dingo fence is longer than the Great Wall of China - that’s a lot of dingo’s to keep out!
Check out Issue 4 of CUBiC Magazine which is all about Australia
The city with the biggest Greek population outside of Greece
After Athens, Melbourne has the world’s largest Greek population.
The Country with TEN THOUSAND Beaches
Australia has about TEN THOUSAND beaches - more than any other country in the world.
Now, go surf.
A very forward thinking country
The Awesome & Iconic Uluru AKA Ayers Rock
Uluru (previously called Ayers Rock) is a HUGE sandstone rock formation in central Australia about 200 miles from Alice Springs.
The word “uluru” means “island mountain” which is appropriate for this iconic Australian landmark which is 350m high and has a perimeter of over 9km.
It is sacred to the local Aboriginal people called “Pitjantjatjara”.
Tasmania Mania
The Australian state of Tasmania has the world’s cleanest air - so now you know where to get a breath of fresh air!
Koalas weigh 15kg and eat 1kg of eucalyptus leaves EACH DAY
Koalas are mostly found in eastern Australia where there are eucalyptus trees.
Koalas are about 70cm long and weigh about 15kg.
Koalas are not bears, they are marsupials.
An infant koala is called a joey.
Adult koalas eat about 1kg of eucalyptus leaves EACH DAY!