History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: the Federation drought
1895–1903: Australia’s worst drought since European settlement.
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History & Culture
Defining Moments in Australian History: ‘Breaker’ Morant executed
27 February 1902: Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant and Peter Handcock are executed.
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The story behind Perth’s ‘Arc de Triomphe’
One of Perth’s oldest buildings, the iconic Barracks Arch is affectionately known to some locals as the city’s very own Arc de Triomphe.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Colonisation begins
26 January 1788: A convict settlement is establish at Sydney Cove.
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Mothers of modern Australia
At Australia’s earliest surviving female convict site, women are being written back into history.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: The Black Death
January 1900: Australia’s first case of bubonic plague reported.
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When Santa rode the railway
The arrival of Father Christmas each December was a yearly highlight for children living along the Trans-Australian Railway.
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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.
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Defining Moments in Australian History: Australia’s merino wool industry begins
1797: Merino sheep introduced to Australia.
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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.