History & Culture
On this day: Indigenous people get citizenship
It was on this day, only in 1967, that indigenous people were formally recognised as Australian citizens.
History & Culture
On this day: birth of an aviation pioneer
John Duigan, the first to design, build and fly an Australian- made plane, was born on May 31, 1882.
AG Blog
Running to save a species
By running from Sydney to Melbourne two men have raised enough cash to protect two plants from extinction.
History & Culture
On this day: The birth of the Australian nation
Our nation was legally born on 9 July 1900 – but it’s not a date many Australians would recognise.
AG Blog
Art fair showcases indigenous work
Creations by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists will be on display at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.
History & Culture
On this day: Australia’s first female politician born
Edith Cowan, Australia’s first female candidate to be voted into parliament, was born 150 years ago today.
History & Culture
On this day: Sydney’s General Post Office opens
The GPO’s opening on 1 September 1874 signalled the growth of communication and wealth in NSW.
Events
On this day: Australia at war
On 3 September 1939, two days after Hitler invaded Poland, Australia entered World War II.
History & Culture
On this day: Sturt begins river exploration
In 1828 Charles Sturt began an exploration of the puzzling westward-flowing rivers and Australia’s inland sea.
AG Blog
Acclaimed Aboriginal artist celebrated
A new exhibition celebrates Aboriginal artist Yulyurlu ‘Lorna’ Fencer Napurrula whose work was unique.