History & Culture
Cold case: Leichhardt’s disappearance
For more than 160 years the disappearance of Australian explorer Leichhardt has remained unsolved.
History & Culture
Convict sites get World Heritage listing
Port Arthur, Freemantle Prison and Cockatoo Island are among 11 former convict sites inscribed this week.
History & Culture
Canning Stock Route: the Aboriginal story
Aboriginal artists have joined together to present a collection of artwork, telling their history of the Canning Stock Route.
History & Culture
Eclipse chasing: four minutes of bliss
Australian astronomer Mark Rigby chases an eclipse all the way to Easter Island.
History & Culture
Everyday life photo exhibition opens
A photography exhibition about daily life in Australia and overseas opens this week in Sydney.
History & Culture
Fred Hollows coin released
A one dollar coin commemorating the work of the late Fred Hollows is being released this week.
History & Culture
Green skin: Australia’s indigenous army
An historic force is protecting our northern coastline from invaders, and offering a model for cultural connection.
History & Culture
Family unit still strong, research says
Families are surviving despite predictions of their demise decades ago, new research reports.
History & Culture
Australian Antarctic explorer dies
Alf Howard, who was aboard Douglas Mawson’s 1929-31 expedition to Antarctica, has died.
Awards
AG Society Spirit of Adventure Awards
Celebrating the best of Australian endeavour with the Spirit of Adventure Awards. Here are the past winners.