History & Culture
Australia’s Freedom Ride 60 years on
In 1965, kids enjoying a summertime swim at a local pool in a small country town became a potent symbol of the fight against entrenched racial discrimination in Australia.
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History & Culture
The Australian river legally recognised as a ‘living entity’
Rivers all around the world are being given their own legal rights. But what does this mean? And how does it work?
History & Culture
In photographs: Garma Festival 2024
From 2 to 5 August, Garma Festival 2024 was hosted at the Gulkula ceremonial site in the Northern Territory in remote northeast Arnhem Land to celebrate and recognise Yolŋu life and culture.
History & Culture
Awakening a sleeping language
Thomas Watson was devastated when he discovered his traditional language, Gangulu, was no longer spoken, but his grief gave way to searching, a process that led thousands of kilometres around the world to an attic in Sweden.
History & Culture
Meet the hidden figures behind Australia’s most famous twitcher
Discover the Birds of Australia in this unique digital experience, presented on a 3D storytelling cube, inspired by the work of John and Elizabeth Gould together with First Nations storytelling and knowledges.
History and Culture
Recognising Indigenous knowledges is not just culturally sound, it’s good science
Floods, fires and droughts in Australia devastate lives, destroy wildlife and damage property. These disasters also cost billions of dollars through loss of agricultural and economic productivity, environmental vitality and costs to mental health. People are looking for long-term solutions from politicians and researchers.
History & Culture
The Uluru Statement from the Heart: Voice, Treaty, Truth
On the fifth anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, we take a look back at this momentous day in Australian history, and explain exactly what the statement asked of all Australians.
Adventure
Kayaking Haida Gwaii, Canada’s marine wonderland
When the only sound you hear is the dip of your paddle and the exhalation of a whale’s breath, you know you’re somewhere special.