History & Culture
Breaking the silence
After facing his own trauma, an ordinary man named Aaron Schultz set out to help others – and to reshape the meaning of masculinity.
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.
History & Culture
Rocking the silver screen
Australian cinema came into its own 50 years ago with the release of two films featuring big rocks.
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
Defining Moments in Australian History: Our first holey dollar
1814: An Australian currency begins its circulation
Events
A decade of light
For 10 years, Parrtjima Festival has illuminated First Nations culture and storylines in the heart of Australia.
History & Culture
Tales from Port Arthur
Now one of Australia’s best-known tourist attractions, this hauntingly beautiful former convict site has a dark history.
History & Culture
Regional innovations: Establishing a connection
Regional entrepreneurs are battling to overcome the many roadblocks associated with distance and isolation.
History & Culture
From roaring ’20s fun fair to modern-day community centre: The evolution of Sydney’s White City
The name White City would be familiar to Aussie tennis fans. For almost 80 years, this open-air site in the inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington was the premier tennis venue in New South Wales. Less well-known is that it took its name from an all-but-forgotten amusement park that was as spectacular as it was short-lived.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The New Zealand colony separates from New South Wales
16 November 1840: The New Zealand colony separates from New South Wales.