History & Culture
Aussie lingo: Furphy
Frank Povah finds the origins of another true blue term from our odd Aussie vernacular.
Tag: People & Culture
History & Culture
Competition asks: What do engineers do?
A unique new competition aims to educate Australians on engineering.
History & Culture
Filming in the field with Clark Carter
AG adventurer and film-guy Clark Carter gives his top tips for successful shooting.
History & Culture
Food: Gourmet in the outback
We hailed outback chef Andrew Dwyer to give us some tips for faring well in the Aussie bush, including a true-blue roo recipe.
Adventure
Andrew Lock: life in the death zone
Andrew Lock was the first Australian to climb all 14 of the world’s mountains higher than 8000m.
History & Culture
Brunette Downs: Kingdom of cattle
Up before daybreak and labouring under the scorching sun is all in a day’s work for the citizens of Brunette Downs.
Destinations
PNG: Our sultry neighbour
Papua New Guinea’s volatile volcanoes have rocked its people for centuries – but the resilient spirit of these islanders continues to rise above the cloaking ash.
History & Culture
National reflections
The Australian of the Year award is a reminder of our nation’s diversity. For five decades it has lauded the worthy and willing – and a few rogues.
History & Culture
A birdwatcher’s perspective
Chris Doughty has seen more birds in Australasia and the Pacific than anyone else in the world.
History & Culture
CWA: Pearls and wisdom
The Country Women’s Association continues to play a valuable community role across Australia.