History & Culture
Farina: From railhead to ruins
Once a thriving town at the end of the Central Australia Railway, South Australia’s Farina is now only home to tourists exploring the ruins.
History & Culture
50 years after ‘Jaws’ the man-eater myth has been retired
In the half a century since Jaws was released we know so much more about sharks’ amazing biology.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The wheat that changed Australia
1903: William Farrer begins distributing Federation wheat.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The ongoing campaign to abolish nuclear weapons
In 2017, the Nobel Peace Prize was won by a Melbourne-founded nuclear disarmament organisation.
History & Culture
Music’s hidden realm
A Melbourne photographer is capturing images of musical instruments as the world has never seen them.
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.