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 ...

A golden wattle plant in bloom in Australia's Western Desert Horst Mahr / Getty Images Each spring across Australia, its native golden wattle plants (Acacia pycnantha Benth.) burst into bloom in a ...

Geetha Mathivanan elaborates on Australia's emblematic flower, the golden wattle, in "Namma Australia," highlighting how its blossoms, adorned in green and gold, symbolize national unity within the ...

Today is not only the first day of spring but also National Wattle Day. It is 21 years since the golden wattle was declared Australia's official national flower. A new exhibition celebrating the ...

The bright golden wattle - Acacia pycnantha - is Australia’s national flower, but this emblem has a dark side, with scientists now concerned by growing fire risks posed by the global spread of Acacia ...

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 ...

CANBERRA, AustraliaCANBERRA, Australia — Australia honored the late Queen Elizabeth II with a national day of mourning Thursday, including dignitaries placing sprigs of golden wattle in a wreath at ...

Australian Governor-General David Hurley, center left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, rear center left, leave at the end of the national memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II at ...