History & Culture
Centenary of compulsory voting
It’s been 100 years since compulsory voting was introduced for Australian federal elections.
History & Culture
A pioneering pair
Louisa Atkinson and her mother, Charlotte, were among Australia’s earliest authors, and pioneers in women’s rights.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Fluoride added to town water
In 1953 Beaconsfield, Tasmania, becomes the first Australian town to have its water supply treated with fluoride to combat tooth decay.
History & Culture
The hardest night
The first Australian ascent of Mt Everest in 1984 is one of the great feats of mountaineering. Climbed by a small team semi-alpine style, with no bottled oxygen, via the Great (Norton) Couloir, it remains unrepeated 40 years later.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The nation finally has its own flag
1954: The Flags Act 1953 becomes law, defining the official Australian flag.
History & Culture
The Australian river legally recognised as a ‘living entity’
Rivers all around the world are being given their own legal rights. But what does this mean? And how does it work?
History & Culture
Gondwanaland: the search for a land before (human) time
The Gondwana supercontinent broke up millions of years ago. Now, researchers are piecing it back together again.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: The introduction of television
1956: Television introduced in time for Australia’s first Olympic Games in Melbourne.
History & Culture
Dangar Island: Secluded, but not alone
In an era of heightened social isolation, where many of us lead lonely lives, Dangar Island offers the chance to be part of a supportive, connected community.
History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: Wave Hill walk-off
23 August 1966: 200 Gurindji stockmen, domestic workers and their families initiated strike action at Wave Hill Station in the Northern Territory.