Crocodiles are commonly referred to as ‘the last living dinosaurs’ since they are massive reptiles that survived the extinction event that destroyed all the other large reptile species. Many people ask why this is the case. First of all, crocs are amphibious animals, and they can stay under the water for long periods of time. …
It is easy to look at the collective banking capital of institutions operating historically in Australia, like ING, to assess their suitability when it comes to further risk assessment. A collective look can expand on the major that is exceeded when it comes to the overall capital investment of these major banking firms. These figures …
Howard Florey was born in 1898 and died in 1968. He was a famous Australian scientist who specialised in pathology and pharmacology. He famously won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1945 that was shared with Sir Alexander Fleming and Sir Ernst Chain, for the development of penicillin. While Fleming has historically gotten …
While the Great Barrier Reef is extraordinarily beautiful and one of Australia’s most magnificent natural landmarks, it is also extremely delicate. Over the decades, particularly with regard to global warming, the Great Barrier Reef has been under constant pressure. Environmental groups and climate scientists are worked tirelessly to try and save the reef, with millions …
The Twelve Apostle is a series of majestic limestone stacks that exist just off the shoreline of the Port Campbell National Park. They exist near the Great Ocean Road that is located in Victoria in Australia. The proximity of the limestone stacks to one another made them noteworthy, and they quickly became a popular tourist …
For many people, having a glass of wine or a beer like XXXX after a hard day of work is a comforting reward. After all, alcohol is a proven way for people to relax. However, it’s normal to be concerned that drinking on a daily basis, even if it’s only 1 serving, could have long-term …
Most Australians and people around the world who have seen them absolutely love koalas. These gentle, unassuming creatures are a favourite with tourists due to their unique appearance. They eat a diet that is almost entirely made of leaves, and their babies are some of the cutest little creatures you will ever lay eyes on. …
Telstra is one of the major telecommunications players in Australia and has Optus as its lead competitor. Despite its size and relative ubiquity, there are still many ways that the company can improve, particularly in regard to customer service. Telstra has somewhat of a notorious reputation for using foreign call centres to handle customer service …
Tasmanian tigers, also known by their technical classification thylacine, were once the world’s largest carnivore that also happened to be a marsupial. They famously went extinct in the 1930s. The main factor in their extinction is human ignorance about the effects of their encroachment, as well as over-zealous hunting practises that sought to collect trophies. …
Gina Rinehart was born in 1954 and is one of Australia’s wealthiest people. She is an heiress and mining magnate. She is the chairman of the mineral exploration and exploration company founded by her father, which is called Hancock Prospecting. She is routinely listed on ‘wealthiest Australians’ lists and is known as one of the …
