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Ancestral remains returned to Kimberley traditional owners
The stolen remains of three Bardi Jawi people have been returned to their traditional lands in an emotional ceremony in Western Australia.
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On This Day
On this day: The birth of Qantas
In 1920, two Gallipoli veterans decided remote Australian communities needed an air service, and Qantas was born.
Destinations
Gallery: Perth through a local lens
In her new photo book, Perth, Australian Geographic photographer Frances Andrijich returns to her hometown to capture the country’s most remote capital through stunning images. With natural beauty, a diverse cultural makeup and a laid-back beach culture, Perth is a multicultural metropolis. Labelled as one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities, it combines economic opportunity with a burgeoning arts scene, new streetscapes and a relaxed coastal lifestyle.
History & Culture
GALLERY: Australia’s high country cattlemen
In her latest book, photographer Melanie Faith Dove depicts Australian mountain cattlemen through four seasons of work, from droving their cattle into the high country during summer, to mustering them home in autumn before the snow falls. In capturing the spirit of the mountain cattlemen, Melanie communicates the challenges they face; in May 2015, grazing cattle was banned in alpine national parks in Victoria, but the legend lives on in State Forests.
On This Day
On this day: Birth of Australia’s electronics inventor
Henry Sutton was an incredible Australian inventor, creating a wide range of products, including the forerunner to the television set
On This Day
On this day in history: Albert Namatjira was born
After taking up painting aged 33, pioneering artist Albert Namatjira shaped indigenous Australian art forever.
History & Culture
Messages from Mungo
Forty years ago the remains of a man were found at Lake Mungo in NSW. This discovery would forever change our understanding of the Aboriginal history of Australia.
History & Culture
Inventor Lawrence Hargrave: face of the old Australian $20 note
From 1966 to 1994, Australia’s $20 bill featured a little-known inventor who made a major contribution to the invention of the aeroplane.
History & Culture
Tennant Creek to Darwin: 1000km journey of Albert Borella VC
Albert Borella travelled more than 1000km to enlist for WWI. For his bravery, he received the Victoria Cross
On This Day
On this day: Mt Kosciuszko put on the map
Sir Pauł Strzelecki was the first European to scale Australia’s highest mountain, naming it after Polish revolutionary hero Tadeusz Kościuszko.