History & Culture
Cold case: Leichhardt’s disappearance
For more than 160 years the disappearance of Australian explorer Leichhardt has remained unsolved.
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History & Culture
Green skin: Australia’s indigenous army
An historic force is protecting our northern coastline from invaders, and offering a model for cultural connection.
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Gallery: Pubs in Australia
The great Aussie pub is an icon – we’ve had famous songs composed about them as well as in them. Here are the best outback drinking holes around the nation.
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Great Aussie pubs
The great Aussie pub is an icon – we’ve had famous songs composed about them as well as in them. Here are the best outback drinking holes around the nation.
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20 Australian inventions that changed the world
Australians can be an ingenious bunch. Here are some of the best inventions to have come out of the nation.
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Gallery: Patrolling on camels
Patrolling the wild outback on camels, the Finke Police District officers of the Northern Territory, were the far-reaching arm of the law.
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Camel mounties: the largest beat on Earth
Patrolling the wild outback on camels, the Finke Police District officers of the Northern Territory, were the far-reaching arm of the law.
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Cow photography
Cow photography is a serious business for those wanting to showcase their bovine beauties.
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On this day in history: Melbourne Argus first edition
ON 2 JUNE 1864, the first edition of The Melbourne Argus was published. This iconic daily newspaper continued to circulate for 111 years until its sudden closure on 11 January 1957, which left 1000 people jobless. The Argus, as the paper was renamed in 1848, was founded by William Kerr who also served as Melbourne’s town clerk from… View Article
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80th anniversary of female solo flight
Amy Johnson, a darling of aviation, pioneered female flying for a record attempt 80 years ago.