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Energy

Even as the fusion era dawns, Australia is still in the Steam Age

Steam locomotives clattering along railway tracks. Paddle steamers churning down the Murray. Dreadnought battleships powered by steam engines.

News

Around Australia Air Centenary: Michael Smith’s solo circumnavigation of the country

Michael Smith is embarking on a high-flying marathon – recreating the legendary journey that became part of Australia’s avaiation history a century ago.

News

Around the nation in 44 days

Award-winning flyer Michael Smith will recreate a significant milestone in Australia’s aviation history with a solo circumnavigation of the continent.

History & Culture

Defining Moments in Australian History: Australia’s first piloted flight

1894: Lawrence Hargrave lifts off in his box kite at Stanwell Park.

History & Culture

Tasmania’s Weld Angel: A forest saviour

Matthew Newton’s haunting image became a potent symbol of the anti-logging movement that helped save Tasmania’s Weld Valley forest.

History & Culture

This man has done more for Australia than you know

The overwhelming feeling you have after watching the new movie The Giants is that modern Australia would be a much different place without Bob Brown.

History & Culture

Soundtrack to a new life

Dulcie Holland is best known for her books on music theory. But in a career spanning nearly 70 years, she also composed music for documentaries promoting Australia’s postwar immigration strategy.