History & Culture
Bob the Railway Dog: An icon of Australian history
Bob the Railway Dog had an insatiable thirst for train travel – he was a dog for all Australians.
History & Culture
DNA confirms Aboriginal culture one of Earth’s oldest
The first Aboriginal genome sequence confirms Australia’s native people left Africa 75,000 years ago.
History & Culture
Dingoes originated in China 18,000 years ago
The dingo came to Australia via southern China, and much earlier than previously thought, says new research.
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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.
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Australia’s forgotten WWI prisoners
A photographer recorded the little-known experience of Australia’s German prisoners
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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.
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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.
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Nippers: our future surf life saving heroes
The emphasis is on fun as these novices confront watery demons and learn skills that could one day save a life.