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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History & Culture
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.
History & Culture
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.
History & Culture
Australia’s Middle Eastern cameleers
Thousands of Afghani and Pakistani cameleers played an important role in shaping the Australian outback.
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How Aboriginal activism brought about change
A new exhibition showcases artwork of a time when Aboriginal activists drew attention to civil rights.
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Australia’s forgotten WWI prisoners
A photographer recorded the little-known experience of Australia’s German prisoners
History & Culture
Gallery: Untold stories of WWI’s prisoners of war
If it wasn’t for one photographer, the full story of Australia’s German prisoners would’ve never come to light.
History & Culture
Gallery: Nippers training for fun and safety
The emphasis is on fun as these novices confront watery demons and learn skills that could one day save a life.