Category: History & Culture

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GALLERY: Rock art of the Kimberley, WA

The Kimberley region is home to some of the oldest and most prolific collections of rock art in the world. Scientists are embarking on a detailed study attempting to date the art, and experts hope this will shed light on how long ago Aboriginal people first landed on this country.

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Gallery: Perth through a local lens

In her new photo book, Perth, Australian Geographic photographer Frances Andrijich returns to her hometown to capture the country’s most remote capital through stunning images. With natural beauty, a diverse cultural makeup and a laid-back beach culture, Perth is a multicultural metropolis. Labelled as one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities, it combines economic opportunity with a burgeoning arts scene, new streetscapes and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

History & Culture

GALLERY: Australia’s high country cattlemen

In her latest book, photographer Melanie Faith Dove depicts Australian mountain cattlemen through four seasons of work, from droving their cattle into the high country during summer, to mustering them home in autumn before the snow falls. In capturing the spirit of the mountain cattlemen, Melanie communicates the challenges they face; in May 2015, grazing cattle was banned in alpine national parks in Victoria, but the legend lives on in State Forests.