Science & Environment
Stone tools reveal identity of first human migrants
A breadcrumb trail of stone tools suggests humans migrated out of Africa through Arabia much earlier than thought.
Tag: history
News
Aussie one-tonne gold coin the world’s biggest
A gold coin worth $53.5 million is the world’s largest piece of legal tender, created by the Perth Mint.
News
Shackleton’s 100-year-old Antarctic biscuit for sale
A 100-year-old biscuit from Shackleton’s 1907-09 expedition to Antarctica is up for auction.
History & Culture
Ned Kelly timeline
Dates in the life and death of the infamous Australian bushranger.
History & Culture
Australia’s Middle Eastern cameleers
Thousands of Afghani and Pakistani cameleers played an important role in shaping the Australian outback.
History & Culture
Full steam ahead for vintage ship
As one of the only working steam ships in the Southern Hemisphere, the TSS Earnslaw continues to win hearts.
History & Culture
Gallery: Patrolling on camels
Patrolling the wild outback on camels, the Finke Police District officers of the Northern Territory, were the far-reaching arm of the law.