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How to draw natural history
We recognise excellence in one of only a handful of natural history art courses in the world.
On This Day
On this day in history: Australia’s first would-be assassin executed
Australia’s shame after an attempted royal assassination divided the colonies and brought prejudice to the Irish.
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Submarine man enters record books again
Australian Geographic’s own underwater pioneer has achieved a world-first that saw him submerged for 14 days.
History & Culture
On this day: Amy Johnson breaks record
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
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A close encounter of the furry kind
Absurdly cute, rotund and furry, the quokka is a much loved marsupial resident of WA’s Rottnest Island.
History & Culture
On this day: Mabo sets native title precedent
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.
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Built for tourism: Rotorua, NZ
One town in New Zealand has been designed to lure tourists – and is doing a top job of reeling them in.
On This Day
On this day: Don Bradman smashes record
Bradman still holds the batting record he broke 82 years ago today in the Ashes known as Bradman vs. England.
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Protecting culture and environment along the Murray
Conservationists along the Murray are bastions for cultural heritage, as well as the natural world.
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Sailing the Endeavour: Day one
Life on an 18th century ship involves heaving, climbing and grunting, not to mention keeping track of the historical jargon.