Wanderlust World Wanderlust World * John Macarthur: Scottish pioneer who is credited with introducing the Merino sheep to Australia and starting the wool industry.
* Bunyip: An Aboriginal mythological creature
* Burke and Wills: Burke and Wills were two Irish explorers who led an expedition to cross the Australian continent from Melbourne to the Gulf of Carpentaria. They set off in 1860, but their expedition was beset with difficulties and they eventually died of starvation. Their expedition was a tragedy, but it also raised the profile of Australia as an unexplored and challenging continent.
* The Eureka Stockade: The Eureka Stockade was a rebellion of miners against the colonial authorities at Ballarat, Victoria in 1854. The miners were protesting against the high licence fees and the oppressive treatment they were receiving from the authorities. The rebellion was crushed, but it was a significant event in the history of Australia as it led to the introduction of the secret ballot and other democratic reforms.
* Ned Kelly: Ned Kelly was a bushranger who operated in the Australian state of Victoria in the late 19th century. He is a controversial figure and has been both celebrated as a hero and vilified as a criminal. Kelly is also known for his elaborate armour, which he wore during shootouts with the police.
* The Anzacs: The Anzacs were the Australian and New Zealand troops who fought in the First World War. They are remembered for their bravery and their sacrifice, particularly at the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. The Anzacs are considered to be a symbol of Australian and New Zealand nationhood.
* Charles Kingsford Smith: Smith was born in Brisbane in 1897 and was one of the most successful aviators of the 1920s and 1930s. He was the first person to fly across the Pacific and also completed the first successful flight around the world by crossing the Pacific Ocean.
* Elizabeth Macarthur: Elizabeth Macarthur is considered one of the most influential women in Australian history. She was born in England in 1766 and came to Australia with her husband John Macarthur in 1790. She was a pioneer in the wool industry and also helped to establish the first school for girls in Australia.
* Sir Donald Bradman: Born in Cootamundra in 1908, Sir Donald Bradman was one of the greatest cricket players in history. He played for the Australian cricket team for 20 years and scored more than 6,000 runs in Test matches. He is considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time.