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Defining Moments in Australian History: The Petrov affair
In April 1954, Soviet spies Vladimir and Evdokia Petrov, masquerading as Canberra diplomats, defected to Australia.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The Federation drought
1895–1903: Australia’s worst drought since European settlement.
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The battle of Goimbla Homestead: Bushrangers vs landholders
On the night of 19 November 1863, three bushrangers – Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John O’Meally – approached Goimbla Homestead, near Eugowra in central western New South Wales.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The nation finally has its own flag
1954: The Flags Act 1953 becomes law, defining the official Australian flag.
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Beatlemania: The enduring legacy of the Beatles’ tour of Australia, 60 years on
The Beatles began their first and only tour of Australia 60 years ago this week. It remains a landmark event in our social and cultural history.
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On This Day: Aboriginal flag first flown
A potent symbol of Aboriginal Australia recognised the world-over, this flag first ruffled in the wind in Adelaide in 1971.
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On this day: Australia at war
On 3 September 1939, two days after Hitler invaded Poland, Australia entered World War II.
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On This Day: Azaria Chamberlain goes missing
On this day in history, one of Australia’s most talked about missing person cases began – with a cry of “the dingo’s got my baby”.
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Indigenous servicemen: Their contribution
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have had a significant but little-known role in our armed forces.