Historical events Archives

Defining Moments in Australian History: The Black Death

January 1900: Australia’s first case of bubonic plague reported.

New life for history-making RAAF Caribou A4-179 aircraft

A historic Caribou aircraft, once a symbol of courage and resilience and a stalwart of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), has been given new life and a new home in South East Queensland.

Science & Environment

Bird flu ‘panic’: Dire advice to pet owners not to release exotic birds into Aussie bush

Authorities are warning that one of Australian’s most popular pets – the rose-ringed parakeet – could become our next “extreme” pest.

History & Culture

When Santa rode the railway

The arrival of Father Christmas each December was a yearly highlight for children living along the Trans-Australian Railway.

History & Culture

Hail the coach: Celebrating the centenary of Cobb & Co’s last run

It’s been 100 years since the last Cobb & Co coach ran in Australia, between the tiny towns of Surat and Yuleba in South West Queensland.

History & Culture

Defining Moments in Australian History: Australia’s merino wool industry begins

1797: Merino sheep introduced to Australia.

Nature & Wildlife

Natural justice

Recent trials of people charged with deliberately killing protected eagles in north-eastern Victoria have shone a light on the lengthy process of prosecuting wildlife crimes.

Events

The battle of Goimbla Homestead: Bushrangers vs landholders

On the night of 19 November 1863, three bushrangers – Ben Hall, John Gilbert and John O’Meally – approached Goimbla Homestead, near Eugowra in central western New South Wales.