History & Culture
World War II heroine, the White Mouse, dies
Nancy Wake, the most decorated Australian servicewomen of WWII, known as the ‘White Mouse’, has died.
History & Culture
Australia’s Middle Eastern cameleers
Thousands of Afghani and Pakistani cameleers played an important role in shaping the Australian outback.
History & Culture
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.
History & Culture
Footprints reveal how early humans first walked
The discovery of ancient intact footprints suggest early humans began walking upright earlier than thought.
History & Culture
How Aboriginal activism brought about change
A new exhibition showcases artwork of a time when Aboriginal activists drew attention to civil rights.
History & Culture
Australia’s forgotten WWI prisoners
A photographer recorded the little-known experience of Australia’s German prisoners
History & Culture
Native Title win for North Stradbroke Island
After a 16-year battle, the local Aboriginal people have been given Native Title for North Stradbroke Island, QLD.
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
Outback legend Tom Kruse dies
Legendary Birdsville mailman Tom Kruse has died in Adelaide at the age of 96.