History & Culture
Aboriginal traditional canoe recreated
Some Aboriginal clans have a little-known maritime history, as a replica canoe and new exhibit reveal.
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News
Central Australia wildflowers on display
Photos taken over 60 years ago are the earliest colour images of Central Australian wildflowers.
History & Culture
Coin commemorates National Service
A new fifty-cent commemorative coin acknowledges the sacrifice of Australia’s drafted servicemen.
News
Best science and nature photos awarded
The nation’s top science and nature photos are revealed at the 2010 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
News
Gallery: The plague in historical Sydney
Sydney’s oldest district is steeped in history – but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets.
History & Culture
How plague almost demolished historic Sydney
Sydney’s oldest district is steeped in history – but the story behind its evolution is as rocky as the streets.
History & Culture
Aussies honoured in bravery awards
This year’s bravery awards go to 54 Australians who have displayed courage beyond the norm.
History & Culture
New cremation method uses water not fire
Taking a leaf from nature, an Australian has developed a new method to cremate bodies using water rather than fire.
News
Radical fire plan for the Kimberley
Land managers, Aboriginal rangers and pastoralists are coming together to improve fire management techniques in the Kimberley.
History & Culture
Perth woman oldest to swim Channel
A Perth grandmother has become the world’s oldest woman to swim the English Channel.