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Images of Australia: early 1900s

The strength and spirit of NSW country life at the turn of the 20th century come into focus in a new exhibition.

How a bus load of youngsters rode for equal rights in Australia.

The “unsung heroes” of the Aboriginal civil rights movement are detailed in a new exhibition.

Early impressions of Australia’s natural world are shrouded in history and mystery.

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A new government initiative will help to preserve the history of Australia’s iconic heritage sites.

Luck, generosity and determination saw the completion of a replica of Cook’s legendary ship.

Following the Endeavour’s course simulates life leading up to colonial Australia.

Treasured memories of family camping trips keep thousands of Australians making an annual pilgrimage.

The iconic “coathanger” has come a long way since the last rivet was hammered home.

Artistic impressions of the natural world reveal as much about the artist’s cultural perspective as they do about the subjects themselves.