History & Culture
On this day: The birth of Royal Australian Navy
On 4 October 1913 Australia asserted its independence from Britain by forming its own naval force.
History & Culture
On this day: Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
One of the largest engineering feats in Australian history also encouraged early immigration.
AG Blog
AG’s astronomer wins science writing award
AG columnist and astronomer Fred Watson has received a science writing accolade.
On This Day
On this day: Centenary of Wattle Day
The first day of spring is the little-known but uniquely Australian celebration – National Wattle Day.
History & Culture
On this day: Death of Australia’s first megastar
She’s the face on our $100 note, but many Australians may never have heard of this enigmatic figure.