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Rescue crew treks rugged Larapinta Trail terrain to carry out hiker with a broken ankle • May 21, 2025, 10:43 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
West Macs Monster ultra-marathon brings boost to Alice Springs • May 14, 2025, 5:49 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Man charged in Alice Springs over alleged rape of child after FBI tip-off • May 9, 2025, 12:41 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Alice Springs residents celebrate friendship at 2025 Bangtail Muster • May 4, 2025, 8:48 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Arrernte street signs keeping language strong for traditional owners of Alice Springs • May 2, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education)
Australian Vocabulary Quiz
Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
High detailed Australia physical map with labeling.
Australian Government and Political System