Energy
Waste not, want not
What happens when the hardware behind Australia’s renewables revolution reaches the end of its life?
Tag: journal
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: Our first holey dollar
1814: An Australian currency begins its circulation
Events
A decade of light
For 10 years, Parrtjima Festival has illuminated First Nations culture and storylines in the heart of Australia.
Tasmania
A complete guide to Campbell Town, Tas
This charming town in the heart of Tasmania is steeped in history at every turn.
History & Culture
Tales from Port Arthur
Now one of Australia’s best-known tourist attractions, this hauntingly beautiful former convict site has a dark history.
Need To Know with Dr Karl
Dr Karl nails down the facts about fingernails
Some people spend a long time focused on a single topic. But how about a third of a century to find out how fast fingernails grow? (Spoiler alert: the short answer is about a 10th of a millimetre per day.)
History & Culture
Regional innovations: Establishing a connection
Regional entrepreneurs are battling to overcome the many roadblocks associated with distance and isolation.
History & Culture
From roaring ’20s fun fair to modern-day community centre: The evolution of Sydney’s White City
The name White City would be familiar to Aussie tennis fans. For almost 80 years, this open-air site in the inner-Sydney suburb of Paddington was the premier tennis venue in New South Wales. Less well-known is that it took its name from an all-but-forgotten amusement park that was as spectacular as it was short-lived.
Events
Defining Moments in Australian History: The New Zealand colony separates from New South Wales
16 November 1840: The New Zealand colony separates from New South Wales.
Biodiversity
Let there be night
Artificial light has illuminated and reshaped our world after dark – but at what cost?