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Stories About Australia

A salvaged anchor frames the Warrnambool lighthouse.

An Australian Town's Identity Rests on a Ship That May Not Exist

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10 Unique Beaches From Around the World
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Padar Island and its crystal-clear turquoise water.
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10 Unique Beaches From Around the World

From bright red grass to stranded shipwrecks, these beaches are anything but ordinary.

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Including Driftwood Beach, Red Beach , and Padar Island

When Stairs and Slides Are Hiding in Plain Sight
They were built in 1979.
It is popular with runners and climbers.

When Stairs and Slides Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Play real-life Chutes and Ladders at these obscure thruways.

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Including Secret Tiled Staircase, Winfield Street Slides , and Howe Street Stairs