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Australia-Nature-Kookaburra

This photo shows a Kookaburra sitting on a railing at the Pepper Tree winery in the Hunter Valley, Australia'S oldest wine growing region just two hours drive north of Sydney. The Kookarburra, which is sometimes known as a Great Brown Kingfisher; or Laughing Jackass; has a unique song commonly related to a full throated boisterous human laugh. AFP PHOTO/Greg WOOD / AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD

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Australia-Defence-Military

HMAS Success, a Durance-class multi-product replenishment oiler serving in the Royal Australian Navy is seen moored at Garden Island naval base in Sydney on February 25, 2016. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled a "massive investment" in the nation's defence capabilities, saying a strong Australia was needed to secure peace in the region amid "momentous times" and "high stakes". AFP PHOTO / Peter PARKS / AFP PHOTO / PETER PARKS

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Australia-Britain-Royals

Britain's Prince William (R) and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, (L) share a light moment as they watch junior surf life savers in action at Manly beach, on Sydney's north shore on April 18, 2014. Britain's Prince William, his wife Kate and their son Prince George are on a three-week tour of New Zealand and Australia. AFP PHOTO/William WEST / AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST

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