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The queen of the detective novel, Agatha Christie, was born on this day! How many detectives were counted in the 2021 Ce...
15/09/2026

The queen of the detective novel, Agatha Christie, was born on this day! How many detectives were counted in the 2021 Census? Solve the clues to find out 🕵️

2026 Census data is coming! Stay tuned to see how these numbers change.

The Census may be resting until the results are released, but small and consistent workouts (ABS surveys) help build mus...
15/09/2026

The Census may be resting until the results are released, but small and consistent workouts (ABS surveys) help build muscle (and strengthen our picture of Australia).

For more information, go to abs.gov.au/participate-survey

Watch out for swooping magpies as they protect their young this spring! Over 79 thousand Aussies rode their bike to work...
14/09/2026

Watch out for swooping magpies as they protect their young this spring! Over 79 thousand Aussies rode their bike to work on Census day in 2021. Stay tuned to see how many rode in 2026 🚲🐦‍⬛

Every answer matters. Don't get left behind. Do the Census now at census.abs.gov.au
14/09/2026

Every answer matters. Don't get left behind. Do the Census now at census.abs.gov.au

Here's what Australian school teachers would look like if they were 100 people 🧑‍🏫2026 Census data is coming! Stay tuned...
11/09/2026

Here's what Australian school teachers would look like if they were 100 people 🧑‍🏫

2026 Census data is coming! Stay tuned to see how these numbers change.

Captain's Log Stardate 1337 - 60 years ago Star Trek was beamed to our viewscreens. No matter who your fave captain of t...
10/09/2026

Captain's Log Stardate 1337 - 60 years ago Star Trek was beamed to our viewscreens. No matter who your fave captain of the USS Enterprise is, Kirk vs Picard, we can all agree that it is truly an occasion bigger than any Space Amoeba. Which character matches your height?

Woah, look at those gains! There were more fitness centre managers in 2021 than ever before, but how many are there now?...
10/09/2026

Woah, look at those gains! There were more fitness centre managers in 2021 than ever before, but how many are there now? 2026 Census data is coming! Stay tuned to see how these numbers change.

If you haven't completed it yet, complete the Census today.

For more information on how to complete, go to census.abs.gov.au/help

All ABS Field Officers, including Census staff, wear ABS official identification while out in the community. Census staf...
10/09/2026

All ABS Field Officers, including Census staff, wear ABS official identification while out in the community. Census staff may also carry a yellow satchel.

If you're unsure about someone's identity, call the ABS Survey Contact Centre on 1800 214 751 or the Census Contact Centre on 1800 181 227

You can also visit abs.gov.au/participate-survey or census.gov.au/help

Crash Bandicoot turns 30 today! Did you know that the Wumpa Islands are a fictional archipelago located near Tasmania? A...
09/09/2026

Crash Bandicoot turns 30 today! Did you know that the Wumpa Islands are a fictional archipelago located near Tasmania? And if 100 Wumpa fruits get you a life in the game, what can we get for 30,611 tonnes of apples?? 🤔🍏

Happy  ! The name sudoku comes from a shortening of a Japanese phrase meaning “the numbers/digits must remain single”. C...
09/09/2026

Happy ! The name sudoku comes from a shortening of a Japanese phrase meaning “the numbers/digits must remain single”. Can you solve this sudoku to reveal the number of Aussies who were born in Japan? Don't spoil the answer, just comment "got it!" when you figure it out 😉

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