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Live: Tigers stun Suns in thriller at Marvel Stadium • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:58 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Adelaide becomes fifth Australian capital where median house value exceeds $1m • Apr. 17, 2025, 4:33 AM ET (The Guardian)
How Adelaide became a UNESCO City of Music without a concert hall • Apr. 12, 2025, 11:06 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Adelaide council ward election result declared void after 'illegal practices' • Apr. 11, 2025, 7:40 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
South Australian tourism campaign showcases state's 'simple pleasures' • Apr. 11, 2025, 3:37 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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A model 'T' Ford motor-car outside a suburban house, 1924.
Famous Nicknames
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
The twin spires of the Grossmunster are a distinctive feature of Zurich's cityscape: the popular panoramic view shows Zurich Downtown Switzerland, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped Alps in the background.
A Capital Idea
Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education)
Australian Vocabulary Quiz
High detailed Australia physical map with labeling.
Australian Government and Political System