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Federation marked the political and cultural transition from a collection of
colonies to a federated nation. This process was symbolised by the acceptance
and promotion of things distinctively Australian such as the wattle, the
Kangaroo, billytea, the bush and the boomerang. These have been enduring icons
of Australian cultural expression and identity. The students have researched,
written and discussed the origins of these icons, which are now embedded in our
psyche and culture. It is only in recent years that our understanding and
inclusion of Australian aboriginal culture has moved beyond the boomerang.
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