On This Day
On this day: Perth was founded
Perth was founded by the British, in order to stake claims on Australia’s west coast.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day two
Sleeping on the Endeavour is as much of an adventure as a 30 m climb up the mast.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day three
The swell takes its toll on crewmates on board the Endeavour replica.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day four
Shore leave at Broken Bay provides a glimpse of unique Australian wildlife.
On This Day
On this day: Batman treaty annulled
Creating 177 years of controversy, Batman’s treaty to buy Melbourne’s land from Aboriginal people was repealed.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day five
Sailing an 18th century ship down Australia’s east coast is far simpler in the year 2010.
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The most rewarding kind of travel
Two British backpackers that lend a hand to the landscape they’re touring.
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Aussie lingo: Mug lair
Fair dinkum Frank explores the origins of some brutal Aussie insults.
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First live footage from Everest
See footage from the first live video stream from Mt Everest
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Australia has a new hero
On the eve of her return, Chris Bray gives a well-deserved nod to fellow adventurer Jessica Watson.