Hello from Australia!

Australia is a country and a continent between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. More than 25 million people live there! English is the main language spoken there.

How the Church Is Growing in Australia

• The gospel of Jesus Christ was brought to Australia in 1840 by a 17-year-old missionary named William Barratt.

• The first branch in Australia was organized in 1844. Now there are 41 stakes!

• There are 143 family history centers in Australia.

Good onya!

That means “good for you” in Australia!

Two Temples in Brisbane

The Brisbane Australia Temple is in an area called Kangaroo Point! A sixth Australian temple was announced for the south part of Brisbane too.

A Pink Lake

Lake Hillier is a salty lake in Australia. The water is bubblegum pink because of special types of bacteria and algae.

Australian Animals

There are many unique animals in Australia, including platypuses, kangaroos, koalas, and emus.

Red Rock

Uluru is a huge sandstone rock in Australia. It’s 1,142 feet (348 meters) tall—taller than the Eiffel Tower!

Making Music

The Aboriginal people (the very first people in Australia) make instruments called didgeridoos from hollow logs. When they blow into the log, it makes a low buzzing sound.

Illustrations by Amanda Smith; photograph of Uluru Rock: beau - stock.adobe.com