People & Culture Archives

Vale Krista Bernard: adventure cyclist dies

The AG Society’s 2000 Young Adventurer of the Year has died in northern NSW. She was a passionate cycle tourer.

Intrepid botanist brothers Matt and Russell Barrett fly into our most remote regions to find new plant species.

The much loved Aussie thong could be good for the development of feet, allowing them to grow naturally.

After two centuries, the first artist to call Australia’s frontier settlements home is recognised for his flair and contribution.

William Mildenhall photographed significant moments of the birth of Canberra, almost a century ago.

On the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we look back at the six Australians aboard that fateful night.

Heysen Trail pioneer and South Australian explorer Warren Bonython has died at the age of 95.

A decade ago Australian Geographic spoke to Jimmy Little, an icon of 1960s Aussie pop culture.

Beloved Aboriginal country music singer Jimmy Little has died peacefully at his Dubbo home.

We went north to the Tiwi Islands to discover how a tiny community has produced so many Aussie football greats.