History & Culture
Embracing all life
Driven by tragedy, philosopher Danielle Celermajer champions radical kindness for the earth and its creatures.
History & Culture
Notes from the field: Regional trailblazing
To shoot our three-part Regional Innovations series we called on the talents of Western Australia-based photographer Duncan Wright.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: Azaria Chamberlain final inquest
June 2012: A fourth inquest passes final judgement on the cause of Azaria Chamberlain’s death.
History & Culture
Industrial pollution threatens Murujuga’s World Heritage listing
The world’s largest rock-art site might not meet the requirements to join the UNESCO World Heritage List because it’s impacted by acidic emissions generated by local fossil fuel plants.
History & Culture
A breath of fresh air
On a purpose-built farm in Victoria’s High Country, families dealing with autism find a place of therapy and respite.
History & Culture
The sea cucumber: Australia’s oldest export
Dive into the realm of the sea cucumber, an unassuming creature that helped shape Australia’s pre-European culture.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The ‘Rum Hospital’ opens
1816: Australia’s first public hospital is established in Sydney.
History & Culture
A look back at Julia Gillard’s legacy
Fifteen years after she came into office it’s clear Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister, has left an indelible mark.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: Brisbane founded
1825: Brisbane begins as the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement.
History & Culture
Cleaning up toxic wartime shipwrecks
Australian maritime archaeologists are helping to decontaminate rusty war shipwrecks in the Pacific, preventing billions of litres of oil and other pollutants from leaking into the ocean.