History & Culture
LISTEN: Only known audio of indigenous Tasmanian words
Wax cylinders hold the only known recordings of any indigenous Tasmanian language.
Tag: australian history
On This Day
On this day: Canberra’s prohibition begins
In the end it was thirsty pollies that forced the end of 17 years of prohibition in Canberra.
Destinations
VIDEO: Norfolk Island
We sent yachtswoman Jessica Watson to Norfolk Island – where she found rocky seascapes, endangered animals and plants, and a rich heritage.
Destinations
GALLERY: Norfolk Island
Australia’s Norfolk Island, located 1471km east of Brisbane in the Pacific Ocean, is the result of a volcano that existed some 2-3 million years ago. Its human history features inhabitants including Polynesians, First Fleeters, convicts and mutineers. Today, it is also perhaps Australia’s most remote community. We sent Australian yachtswoman Jessica Watson to discover Norfolk Island’s homegrown treasures. Read her full feature in AG#136, out now.
History & Culture
Looking back: Australia’s Emu Wars
In 1932 Australian troops were dumbfounded when they found themselves outmaneuvered by clever birds during the Emu Wars.
On This Day
On this day: The Batavia is fatefully wrecked
In 1629 a group of men murdered more than half the survivors of the Batavia wreck on deserted islands off WA, but 45 fought back and won.
Dr Karl: Need to Know
Australian breakthroughs: the invention of wi-fi
Dr Karl looks at the story behind how Australian black hole researchers invented wi-fi.
On This Day
On this day: $2 coins replace green notes
Did you know Australia once had its own mean, green paper note? That was until 1988, when the $2 coin rolled in.
On This Day
On this day: Australia’s national flag gazetted
How did we end up with the flag we have today? Why didn’t we choose the animals playing cricket?
On This Day
On this day: The Melbourne Olympic Games open
Australia’s highest ever Olympic medal tally ranking was won the very first time it hosted, at the 1956 Melbourne Games.