History & Culture
Controversy over Aboriginal sacred stone
An Aboriginal object so sacred that for a woman to see it “would mean death” has been put up for auction in the UK.
History & Culture
Are humans to blame for shark attacks?
Shark attacks seem to be on the increase around the world – overpopulation and overfishing could be among the culprits.
History & Culture
Ned Kelly timeline
Dates in the life and death of the infamous Australian bushranger.
History & Culture
DNA confirms Ned Kelly’s remains
Minus most of the skull, the skeletal remains of bushranger Ned Kelly have been found at Pentridge Prison.
History & Culture
A mission to save indigenous languages
Of 250 known Aboriginal languages, just 20 are still in use today. A new project will attempt to revive some.
History & Culture
96-year-old wins top indigenous art award
Dickie Minyintiri, who only began painting five years ago, has taken out Australia’s premier indigenous art award.
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World War II heroine, the White Mouse, dies
Nancy Wake, the most decorated Australian servicewomen of WWII, known as the ‘White Mouse’, has died.
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Australia’s Middle Eastern cameleers
Thousands of Afghani and Pakistani cameleers played an important role in shaping the Australian outback.
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Burke and Wills: Botany’s untold success story
Burke and Wills’ expedition is known more as a tragedy, but new light is being shed on its unknown success.
History & Culture
PNG languages dying with each generation
Indigenous PNG languages are dying with each generation, and may only survive in ceremonies, experts say.