
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine began publication in 1787 and intended to familiarise its readers with plants from all over the Empire, which it presented as floral paintings by noted artists who, previously had only been accessible by an affluent audience. Its publication saw their work accessible by a wider audience with a growing interest in exotic species. A Celebration of Australian Flowers – Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is running at the Redbox Gallery until 30 November 2017 Mrs Macquaries Rd. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
Australia leads the world in farming our delicious native nut.
Dr Yunupiŋu’s music is steeped in the culture of his people, the Yolŋu of northeast Arnhem Land.
Australians are determined tea consumers.
The finalists for the 2017 Archibald Prize have been announced.
Hundreds of languages were once spoken in Australia. Many have slipped from use, which is why this year’s NAIDOC celebrations will focus around the importance of Aboriginal languages.
This veteran craftsman has carved nearly 1000 pictures into emu eggs.