On this day: Australia’s first female politician born
Edith Cowan, Australia’s first female candidate to be voted into parliament, was born 150 years ago today.
Edith Cowan, Australia’s first female candidate to be voted into parliament, was born 150 years ago today.
Much of Australia’s biodiversity is still unstudied – and the public can help to fill in the gaps.
On 5 August 1944, more than 500 Japanese prisoners of war launched a violent breakout in Cowra, NSW.
Almost 250 years ago, Captain James Cook sailed on the voyage where he discovered Australia.
The GPO’s opening on 1 September 1874 signalled the growth of communication and wealth in NSW.
On 3 September 1939, two days after Hitler invaded Poland, Australia entered World War II.
Saturday, 17 September is World Parks Day, so get outside and enjoy some of Australia’s amazing national parks.
On 16 September 1975, Papua New Guinea became an independent state after 70 years under Australian rule.
Get involved in an international effort to test water supply by sampling your local waterway.
On 27 September 1911, a violent Australian tornado was captured on film for the first time.