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The fight for Aboriginal civil rights

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

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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.

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The largely unseen customs of the Kurdish people, historically banned in many Middle Eastern countries, are now on show in Australia.

Eastern Australia’s European discoverer is well remembered in the town that honours his name.