History & Culture
Gallery: Putting Antarctica on the map
A new exhibition of historic charts at the State Library of NSW revisits how explorers put Antarctica on the map.
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History & Culture
Archer Russell: Australia’s unknown literary great
He literally wrote the book on solitary bushwhacking in the 20th century. Meet Archer Russell.
History & Culture
History of Australia: A nation in the making
The Tyrrell Collection of images showcases the history of Australia and the maturing of a nation.
History & Culture
Cooktown history up for debate
Captain Cook stopped in Far North QLD to repair the Endeavour in 1770, and the cultural significance is now up for debate.
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Cobb & Co coaches: once mighty, now history
The pioneering 19th-century coaching conglomerate won – and lost – a great deal during its turbulent 70-year history.
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Lone Pine: seeds grown into a living memorial
From a handful of pine cones found by Aussie diggers at Gallipoli comes a living forest of war memorials.
History & Culture
Bob the railway dog: icon of Australian history
Bob the Railway Dog had an insatiable thirst for train travel – he was a dog for all Australians.
History & Culture
Ned Kelly timeline
Dates in the life and death of the infamous Australian bushranger.
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Australia’s Middle Eastern cameleers
Thousands of Afghani and Pakistani cameleers played an important role in shaping the Australian outback.
History & Culture
How Aboriginal activism brought about change
A new exhibition showcases artwork of a time when Aboriginal activists drew attention to civil rights.