On this Day A history of Sydney's Mardi Gras This year is the 40th anniversary of Sydney's annual Mardi Gras and follows on from the official legalisation of marriage equality in Australia.
On this Day On this day: Pemulwuy is killed Remembering the Indigenous resistance fighter determined to maintain Aboriginal traditions by resisting British rule.
On this Day On this day: Trout arrive in Australia On 4 May 1864, the first brown trout eggs ever successfully shipped to Australia hatched in the cool waters of Plenty River, Tasmania – causing a ripple effect for both fishing and conservation that endures to this day.
On this Day The evolution of Anzac Day from 1915 until today Australians have commemorated Anzac Day on 25 April for more than a century, but the ceremonies and their meanings have changed significantly since 1915.
On this Day On this day: Phar Lap's death shocks the racing world The death of the champion Australian racehorse was mourned by the nation – and shrouded in mystery.
On this Day On this day: HMAS Sydney (II) mystery solved In 1941 the pride of the Australian navy was sunk with 645 lives aboard. Its final resting place remained a mystery until 2008.