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Brisbane: the river city?
The Brisbane River is a literal and figurative heart of a city now being tested by its lifeblood.
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Obituary: Vale Penny Tweedie
Respected international photojournalist Penny Tweedie has left behind an unequalled legacy.
History & Culture
Top classic Aussie songs
We love our icons and our music. Here are some of the most iconic Aussie songs of all time.
History & Culture
On this day: Australia’s capital city named
Canberra was officially named on 12 March 1913, but few realise how close the city came to being called ‘Myola’.
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Lest we forget: looking after Anzac Cove
AG reports from Anzac Cove, Turkey, with Conservation Volunteers Australia to help preserve this precious site.
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Preparing for the Anzac service, Gallipoli 2011
It takes almost an army of volunteers to help set up for the Gallipoli service in Turkey each year.
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Indigenous film festival opens in Sydney
A major indigenous film festival opens in Sydney this week before it sets off for a national tour.
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.
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Running to save a species
By running from Sydney to Melbourne two men have raised enough cash to protect two plants from extinction.