When it is winter here in the Midwest, it is, of course, summer in the southern hemisphere. On January 26 each year, (which is Australia Day), I think a lot about Australia where I was born. The ...

Australia’s national flower, the golden wattle, has long appeared on stamps, emblems and awards, and is considered a symbol of unity in the country. But its use in a new logo promoting Australia’s ...

Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft is a national authority on drought-resistant gardening. Twice a month, she and her staff share their knowledge with readers. Acacias are well known for their showy ...

Tammar wallabies at Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria were treated to a feast of golden wattle, a native Australian flower, to welcome spring down under.Footage released by the zoo shows the ...