Category: History & Culture

History & Culture

The shabby side of chic

Australia has embraced fast fashion with gusto, becoming the world’s largest per capita consumer of textiles with one of the highest rates of clothing waste. Now our fashion industry is searching for answers.

Events

Cathy’s moment

Twenty-five years ago, Cathy Freeman won gold at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics in a performance that became a lasting symbol of national pride and reconciliation.

People

When adventure goes wrong

Australia’s search and rescue region covers about one-tenth of the earth’s surface, making missions anything but predictable.

Events

A decade of light

For 10 years, Parrtjima Festival has illuminated First Nations culture and storylines in the heart of Australia.