On this day: Sturt begins river exploration
In 1828 Charles Sturt began an exploration of the puzzling westward-flowing rivers and Australia’s inland sea.
In 1828 Charles Sturt began an exploration of the puzzling westward-flowing rivers and Australia’s inland sea.
A new exhibition celebrates Aboriginal artist Yulyurlu ‘Lorna’ Fencer Napurrula whose work was unique.
On this day in 1642, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman first sighted Van Deimen’s Land, which is now Tasmania.
One century ago today, Sir Douglas Mawson set off on the first Australian expedition to Antarctica.
We headed to the Torres Strait Islands for the Coming of the Light festival.
Australia’s last convict ship, The Blackwall Frigate Hougoumont, unloads the final 279 convicts in WA.
Nearly a century ago, the first stamp in Australia was released.
On 15 December 1993, Uluru was officially given a dual name, recognising its importance to Aboriginal people.
On this day, in 1903, Australian women were given the right to vote in federal elections.
Australia’s national road, Highway One, weaves through some remote parts of the country.