Stuart Highway: The ultimate Australian road trip

Stuart Highway: The ultimate Australian road trip

Take a ride on the Stuart Highway, which crosses Australia from south to north; stops on the road include Alice Springs, Katherine, and Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory.
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    Examine the impact Malcolm Fraser made as prime minister of Australia (1975–83).
  • A tour of the area around Cooktown in the Australian state of Queensland, including ancient Aboriginal rock art and an Aboriginal dance festival.
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    Overview of Uluru/Ayers Rock, Northern Territory, Australia.
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    Overview of Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.

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Chief minister says 'we don't have to' consult elders on new build • Nov. 13, 2026, 12:59 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Alice Springs and Katherine local news briefing: Thursday, November 12, 2026 • Nov. 11, 2026, 5:32 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
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Education advocate Jan Heaslip OAM dies at age 87 • Nov. 5, 2026, 3:34 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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