On this day: Singapore fell
In 1942, 130,000 British, Indian and Australian troops surrendered in one of the most stinging defeats of World War II.
In 1942, 130,000 British, Indian and Australian troops surrendered in one of the most stinging defeats of World War II.
Banjo Paterson, the Australian bush poet who penned Waltzing Matilda, was born on 17 February 1864.
The first solo flight from England to Australia was completed on 22 February 1928 by Australian aviator Bert Hinkler.
The Aboriginal legend who turned his back on the Europeans to incite a three-year guerilla warfare resistance.
On 14 April 1999, the most expensive natural disaster in Australian history hit Sydney.
Australia’s shame after an attempted royal assassination divided the colonies and brought prejudice to the Irish.
On 24 May 1930 Amy Johnson became the first aviatrix to conquer the London to Darwin solo flight.
On 3 June 1992, the High Court handed down the historic Mabo decision on native title.
Bradman still holds the batting record he broke 82 years ago today in the Ashes known as Bradman vs. England.
Perth was founded by the British, in order to stake claims on Australia’s west coast.